Park permits
Park Permits for Bounce House Rentals in San Diego County
Rules change, confirm with the city before booking. Last verified:
Compare park rules by agency
| Agency | Permit needed | Lead time | Fee | Generator | Water units | Notes | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Chula VistaApproved vendor | Yes | 7 days | From $63 | Required | Ask the city | Approved areas only | Read the guide |
| City of Lemon Grove | Yes | 7 days | $40 | Required | No | No slides allowed | Read the guide |
| City of La MesaApproved vendor | Required | 7 days | Set by city | Required | Not allowed | Approved vendor | Read the guide |
| City of El Cajon | Not required | None | No fee | Required | Not allowed | First come, first served | Read the guide |
| City of SanteeApproved vendor | Required | 2 weeks | See city | Required ($75) | Not allowed | Dry slides okay | Read the guide |
| City of San Diego Parks and Recreation | Generally required | 2+ weeks | Set by the park; generator $78 ($75 cash) | Required ($78, $75 cash) | Ask the park | Confirm with the park first | Read the guide |
| County of San Diego Parks and Recreation | Required | Before event | Varies | Required | Varies | Permit first | Read the guide |
| Port of San Diego | Required | 30 days | From $35 | Required | Ask the Port | No stakes allowed | Read the guide |
| City of National City | Yes, follow the city's park rules | Ask the city | Ask the city | Usually required | Ask the city | See our National City page for the verified park rules. | National City |
Park guides by city and agency
Chula VistaApproved vendorApproved areas onlyRead the guideLemon GroveNo slides allowedRead the guideLa MesaApproved vendorApproved vendorRead the guideEl CajonFirst come, first servedRead the guideSanteeApproved vendorDry slides okayRead the guideCity of San DiegoConfirm with the park firstRead the guideCounty of San DiegoPermit firstRead the guidePort of San DiegoNo stakes allowedRead the guide
General park facts
- Most parks have no power, so a generator is required.
- Most city and county parks do not allow water units.
- Some parks have size limits. Give the park the exact dimensions of your unit.
- Tables, chairs, tents and canopies usually need a permit too.
- We provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) on request.
- We can hold your inflatable for up to 3 days while you get park approval.
- Park rentals with a generator start at $220.
- The generator is guaranteed for 6 hours from generator start.
- Do not plug other equipment into the bounce house generator.
Park agency phone numbers
- Chula Vista: Gazebo and Picnic Area Reservations(619) 409-1994
- Chula Vista: Parks and Recreation Office(619) 409-5892
- Lemon Grove: Community Services Department(619) 952-7430
- La Mesa: La Mesa Parks and Recreation(619) 667-1300
- El Cajon: El Cajon Recreation Department(619) 441-1516
- El Cajon: El Cajon City Contact(619) 441-1754
- Santee: City of Santee Parks and Recreation(619) 258-4100
- City of San Diego: City of San Diego Parks and Recreation(619) 235-1169
- County of San Diego: County Reservations Center(858) 565-3600
- Port of San Diego: Port of San Diego Permit Questions(619) 725-6001
- National City Parks and Recreation(619) 336-4210