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The Details of Apply for an OFBA Special Use Permit
What you need for Apply for an OFBA Special Use Permit
**2024 Special Use Permits will be available beginning October 3, 2023 at 8 a.m.**
An FBA Special Use Permit is required for any organized events that take place at any FBA facility. This includes, but is not limited to, events such as fishing tournaments, canoe and kayak races, sailing events, boat parades, ice fishing events, etc. You can apply for a Special Use Permit by filling out this application form online.
If you plan to use the parking area and/or the boat ramp for your event, you need a permit regardless of the size of the event. Parking is limited to 50% of the available parking for the months of July and August, and 75% for the rest of the year.
Any event with more than 25 vessels will require you to hire an Environmental Police detail for the duration of the event.
How to apply Apply for an OFBA Special Use Permit
Please submit this application form online to apply for a Special Use Permit.
You may download, print, and complete the following applications: Summer, Winter. After completing the application(s), please mail to the following address:
Office of Fishing and Boating Access
1 Rabbit Hill Road
Westborough, MA 01581