Photography and Filming at County Park Facilities
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| All filming at County parks, other than non-commercial photos such as among family members, require a film permit issued by Film LA Inc., the entity authorized by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to process film permits for all County operated facilities. This also includes film projects by students and non-profit organizations.
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To secure a permit:
• You should first make contact with the desired facility to determine dates of availability. A walk-through may also be scheduled with staff to determine the location, if the facility can accommodate the requested us, and if staff film monitors will be required. Film monitors and additional park staff is at the expense of the filmmaker/photographer and will be collected by the Department of Parks and Recreation. These fees are in addition to fees collected by Film LA Inc. for the issuance of a film permit.
• Once the dates have been determined and cleared, the permit can be applied for by contacting Film LA Inc. at (213) 977-8600. Film LA Inc. will assess and collect all necessary fees for the issuance of the permit and verify all liability insurance coverage.
• Film LA Inc. will forward a draft permit to the Department’s Film Coordinator (DFC) to obtain the authorization and approval of the permit.
• The DFC will review the permit and advise Film LA Inc. of any changes needing to be made, or of the approval of the permit.
• Once approved, Film LA Inc. will issue the permit to the filmmaker/photographer.
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Contact Film LA (213) 977-8600 for information regarding a special “annual permit” for still photography. This permit may work well for photographers specializing in weddings and special events. Some restrictions do apply.
Please note that some locations, such as the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, South Coast Botanic Garden, Descanso Gardens, Virginia Robinson Gardens, and Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center, all require a special contract and location agreement for filming at these locations. Contact the specific facility for further information.
County golf courses are under the operation of management leases. In order to film on a County golf course, the management lessee must be contacted. Generally the filmmaker must pay an exclusive use fee, i.e., buy out the entire operation for the day(s). This will also likely include any concession operations such as the restaurant. To find out the management lessee for a specific course, please contact the Department’s Golf Operations office at (626) 821-4646.
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