Park permits

Park Permits for Bounce House Rentals in San Diego County

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Compare park rules by agency

AgencyPermit neededLead timeFeeGeneratorWater unitsNotesGuide
City of Chula VistaApproved vendorYes7 daysFrom $63RequiredAsk the cityApproved areas onlyRead the guide
City of Lemon GroveYes7 days$40RequiredNoNo slides allowedRead the guide
City of La MesaApproved vendorRequired7 daysSet by cityRequiredNot allowedApproved vendorRead the guide
City of El CajonNot requiredNoneNo feeRequiredNot allowedFirst come, first servedRead the guide
City of SanteeApproved vendorRequired2 weeksSee cityRequired ($75)Not allowedDry slides okayRead the guide
City of San Diego Parks and RecreationGenerally required2+ weeksSet by the park; generator $78 ($75 cash)Required ($78, $75 cash)Ask the parkConfirm with the park firstRead the guide
County of San Diego Parks and RecreationRequiredBefore eventVariesRequiredVariesPermit firstRead the guide
Port of San DiegoRequired30 daysFrom $35RequiredAsk the PortNo stakes allowedRead the guide
City of National CityYes, follow the city's park rulesAsk the cityAsk the cityUsually requiredAsk the citySee our National City page for the verified park rules.National City

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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.

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