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MAXIMIZING PUBLIC ACCESS TO CITY PARKS
The purpose of this policy is to maximize access for the general public to the parks of the City of Newport
Beach. As steward of the coastal parks and beaches, the City Council establishes the following guidelines
for reserved use of those City parks in high traffic areas:
A. Reservations for the use of Inspiration Point, Peninsula Park, and Lookout Point shall be permitted
only during the non-peak tourist season, specifically the period after the Labor Day weekend in
September to, but not including, Memorial Day weekend in May.
B. Groups of more than 20 attendees or participants may not reserve the following view parks at any
time:
John Wayne Park
Galaxy View Park
Inspiration Point
Lookout Point
Sunset View Park
C. Reservations for use of City park areas can only be made through the City, with payment fees
established by resolution of the City Council.
D. The Park Patrol Program undertakes the program of educating the public on the rules and regulations
for use of all City parks, especially those of high use and during the peak summer season.
E. Exceptions to this policy shall only be the Corona del Mar 5K Race, and for events at Galaxy View
Park approved through the Special Event Permit process.
History
Adopted I-28 – 2-26-2002
Amended I-28 – 4-8-2003 (changed to B-16)
Amended B-16 – 4-13-2004
Amended B-16 – 5-12-2015
Amended B-16 – 8-8-2017
Amended B-16 – 11-14-2023