How do I get a permit to store my kayak/canoe at Bushnell Park ?

The online renewal process is currently CLOSED.

The application and renewal process for small vessels at Bushnell Park for 2023 will be available online only via the Online Mooring service.

CURRENT PERMIT HOLDERS  will receive a renewal notice via email around March 1st. To ensure you receive your renewal notice please advise EHMC if your email address has changed at EHMC@EssexCT.gov.

CURRENT WAIT LIST APPLICANTS on the Bushnell Wait List will receive a renewal notice around April 1st.  Renewals will require a $10.00 fee to maintain a position on the wait list. Should a space become available, the wait list applicant(s) will be notified.

NEW applications to be placed on the Wait List are available online only using the Online Mooring service by following the steps below.

  1. Go to www.Onlinemooring.com/essexCT
  2. Go to the Small Vessel Permit section and select “apply”
  3. Complete the form with required information, select save, then make payment via PayPal (you DO NOT need a PayPal account to do this)
  4. You will then receive an emailed acknowledgement that your application has been accepted.

Click here to check your position on the wait list.