Good Neighbor Access (GNA) Permit

Consistent with the Park District’s Good Neighbor Guidelines:
Contractors or neighbors who want access to cross District land to get to private property for a short period of time (one day to one week) may apply for an Access Permit through the Maintenance Division. [Good Neighbor Guidelines, EBRPD Board Resolution 1993-4-82]

Good Neighbor Access (GNA) Permit:

• Access to their private property through Park District property
• Up to 7 days
• No work on Park District property is authorized under this permit
• No staging, parking vehicles or equipment on Park District property
• Requires insurance documents 
• If your permit exceed one week, please visit Temporary Park Access (TPA) Permit.

Review Period

The review period is two weeks. The review period begins when a complete application is submitted. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.  

Processing Time

Turnaround time is typically 2-3 weeks for a Good Neighbor Access Permit dependent upon availability, impact to the park, and volume of requests.

Minimum Requirements for GNA Permits

1. Fully completed application form, with a full description of the project including all vehicles and equipment required to access the site. (i.e.; 1 pick-up truck, 2 chippers).
2. Required insurance documents; requirements may vary based on the description of project/activity.
3. Maps and/or KMZ files showing the location of the project and the access route you are requesting to use. Do not send latitude and longitude coordinates. View Example Map

How to Apply

• Step 1:

  Create an account or log in to your account in the Online Access Permit Portal.

• Step 2:

  Fill out the required fields.

• Step 3:

  Upload the required documents. See Minimum Requirements above.

• Step 4:

  Pay the $50 application fee.

Fees & Fee Payment

• All GNA Permits will require a $50 application fee due at the time of submission.
• GNA Permits may be subject to review, inspection, coordination and/or temporary park use fees.
• Electronic payment will be required for all GNA Permit fees and deposits.
• See full listing of fees: Fee Schedule

Payment

• Credit Card
  • All fees and deposits may be paid by credit card using the Online Access Permit Portal.
  • Credit card address must match the applicant address.  
• Check
  • If credit card and bank transfer are not available, make checks payable to East Bay Regional Park District.
  • Mail to: Attn:
    Accounts Receivable/Access Permits
    2950 Peralta Oaks Court
    Oakland, CA 94605
    
    Include the Permit Number on the check.