Special Activity Permits
Obtain a Permit
All facility/shelter reservations, boat/motor, dock/dry storage and special activity permits may be obtained at:
The Fleming Park Permits and Reservations Office
22807 Woods Chapel Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015
For more information, call the office at 816-503-4805.
Hours
January 2-March 31
- Monday - Friday
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
April 1-September 30
- 7 days a week
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 1-December 31
- Monday - Friday
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Seasonal Permits
Seasonal boat/motor permits are also available at Blue Springs Lake Marina, Lake Jacomo Marina, Longview Lake Marina and the Jackson County Collector's Offices in Kansas City and Independence.
One-Day Horse Trailer Permits
Purchase On-Line
- Metal Detecting Permit
- Archery Permits
- Horse Trailer Permits
- Radio Plane Permits
- Hot Air Balloon Permits
- Photography Permits
Metal Detecting Permits
This permit allows metal detecting in the approved areas of our parks system. Detecting is allowed sunrise to sunset. You must notify the Park Rangers prior to metal detecting at (816)503-4890.METAL DETECTING IS PROHIBITED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
- Soccer Fields
- Historic Sites
- Swim Beaches
- Fred Arbanas Golf Course
- Softball Complexes
- Archery Range
- Campgrounds
- RC Flying Fields
Price
Season Permit: $30
Archery Permits
These permits allow you to use the archery range located in Landahl Park. The archery range season begins April 15 and concludes October 31 .
Price
- 1-Day Permit: $5
- Junior Season Permit (15 and under): $15
- Season Permit: $30
Horse Trailer Permits
These permits allow the use of horse trailers into designated horse trail areas.
Price
- 1-Day Permit: $5
- Season Permit: $30
Radio-Controlled (R/C) Flying Permits
R/C Flying permits allow the use of flying fields in Fleming Park, Longview Lake Park and Blue River Parkway. Permits will be issued subject to proof of liability insurance in the amount of $2.5 million. Current members of the AMA organization are issued liability coverage with membership.
Price
- 1-Day Permit: $5
- Junior Permit (15 and under): $15
- Season Permit: $30
Hot Air Balloon Permits
These permits allow the use of balloon ports at Fleming Park and Longview Lake Park. Permits will be issued subject to proof of liability insurance and current pilot's license.
Price
- 1-Day Permit: $5
- Season Permit: $30
Photography Permits
Photography within our Parks is permitted following receipt and approval of the required Photo Permit Application. Applications are available at our Administrative Offices. Please call 816-503-4805 or email Parks + Rec to request an application.
Fees vary according to the usage request and site. Professional photographers may require a certificate of insurance.