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What you need
We will not be accepting new Special Use Permit applications and requests from Tuesday, November 18, 2025 through Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Please check back after January 13, 2026 for further updates involving Special Use Permits.
An OFBA Special Use Permit is required for any organized events that take place at any OFBA 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.
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
The online application form will be available after January 13, 2026.
You may download, print, and complete the summer and winter applications after January 13, 2026. After completing the application(s), please mail to the following address:
Office of Fishing and Boating Access
1 Rabbit Hill Road
Westborough, MA 01581