BPC Parks are designed and maintained to be safe, comfortable places for everyone who uses them.
Please respect our simple park rules:
  Be considerate to others Clean up after pets throughout
  Do not litter the parks and keep them on leashes,
  Do not walk in planting beds or except in designated dog runs
  pick foliage or flowers Please cooperate in areas designated
  Reduce radio volume near as Dog-Free Zones (click for map)
  residential buildings, or if other No alcohol is allowed in BPC parks at any time
  visitors request it All NYC Parks Dept Regulations apply
Permits are required for certain activities and all groups over 20 people:  
  Permitting information regarding Permitting information regarding use
  photography, film and television of the Playing Fields for baseball,
  production, weddings, as well as softball, soccer, cricket, football,
  other special events organized by rugby, lacrosse and Ultimate Frisbee
  groups or individuals can be found in can be found in BPCA Ball Fields
  in Park Permits below Permits below
BPC Parks playgrounds have a few additional, special regulations:  
  Children must be supervised Glass containers are not allowed
  at all times in playgrounds
  Babies must wear diapers People aged 12 and older may enter
  Bicycles and inline skates are playgrounds only when accompanying a child
  not allowed in playgrounds Groups of 20 or more may use playgrounds
  Dogs are not allowed in playgrounds only with a permit ( see Permits below )

Bicycles and Bike Rack Rules for BPC Parks are as follows:

  
  BPC supplies bicycle racks
 The racks are not for storage & users
       throughout the property for use by
 are requested to remove their bicycles from
       the public.      the racks at the end of each day.
  No other items may be secured

Bicycles may not be secured to trees or to
       to the racks other than bicycles.      park furniture.
 

 


As of March 2007 BPCPC is charging an administrative fee of 250.00 dollars to process large special events. This non- refundable fee will become part of the permit fee if the permit is granted.

Permits are required for certain activities in BPC Parks, and need to be obtained in advance. These include, but are not limited to, group use of playgrounds; organized gatherings or athletic events; wedding ceremonies and wedding photography; commercial film, television, and photography. Permits are recommended to ensure use of a particular place within the parks. Public safety, park preservation and open access to all park visitors have priority in issuing permits. Permits for sporting events on the BPCA Ballfields are handled seperately.

Permit applications can be viewed or downloaded for easy printing. To expedite the review of your request
please include all specific information relevant to your request. Requests without specific dates, specific
times, specific locations and number of participants listed will significantly delay request reviews.
To download a permit application, right-click (PC) or control-click (Mac) one of the links below.
BPCA BALL FIELDS PERMITS ARE SEPARATE FROM BPCPC PARK PERMITS. SEE BELOW.
     •For a Wedding Ceremony Permit Application please click here.
     •For a Wedding Photography Permit Application please click here.
     •For a Special Events Permit Application please click here.
     •For a Student Photography Permit Application please click here.
     •For a Photography & Film Permit Application please click here.
     •For a Work Permit Application please click here.
     •For a Volleyball Permit Application please click here.
     •For a Vehicle Permit Application please click here.

For more information,or to request a permit, please call 212.267.9700 or email permits@bpcparks.org. When
requesting faxed or mailed permit applications, please sure to include either your fax number or mailing
address in your correspondances. Completed applications may be faxed to 212.267.9707.


 
General Permit Rules (Applicable to all Permittees)
Required for ALL gatherings of 20 or more, and ALL wedding ceremonies and photography.
 

Fees. security, deposits and insurance may apply and insurance may be necessary. Specific  

 

     information is below.
  If liability insurance coverage is required, at permit-holder's expense,
  The Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, Battery Park City Authority,
  the State of New York, and the City of New York must be named as co-insureds.
  Liability insurance coverage requirements start at $1,000,000.
  Fees for non-profit organizations and students may be reduced.
  All permit applications are due in advance, from three weeks up to two months.
Permittees are responsible for their own clean up requirements.
To keep the parks enjoyable to use for everyone, the following items are welcomed:
  cloth blankets, light sports (frisbees, balls, etc), preprepared foods in plastic containers.
To keep the parks enjoyable to use for everyone, the following items are not permitted:
  signs, plastic tarps, outdoor cooking and heating trays, glass containers, alcohol.
Special Events Permits:
Required for gatherings over 20, including, but not limited to walks, runs, marathons,
  picnics, birthday parties, and other group activities.
  Applications for small special events (20-100 participants) are due three weeks ahead.
  Applications for large special events (100+ participants) are due two months in advance.
  Liability insurance coverage is required for large special events, beginning at $1,000,000,
  listing BPCPC, BPCA, NYS, and NYC as named co-insureds.
  BPC Parks staff may be required for large events, at permit-holder's expense.
  Security deposits may be required for large special events.
  Fee Schedule for select special events::
  Birthdays: Begin at $50
  Picnics: Begin at $50
  Other Small Events: Begin at $50
  Walks, Runs, Marathons, or Other Large Events: Begin at $500
  (insurance, staffing, or deposits may be required also)
Camp/School Group Permits:
  Required for groups of 20 or more.
  Applications due at least three weeks in advance.
  Camps and school groups with permits are eligible to borrow certain
  recreational equipment from the Rockefeller Park House.
  Fees begin at $50 (Schools may be exempt)
Wedding Ceremony Permits:
  Required for all ceremonies.
  Applications due at least 30 days in advance.
  $300 fee required in advance.
  Dates and times may be restricted by park programs or high park usage.
  No Receptions of any kind. No alcohol, food, snacks, or beverages.
  No structures, tents, chuppahs, altars, kneelers, tables, chairs, or amplified sound.
  No balloons, rice, birdseed or confetti, or anything similar.
Wedding Photography Permits:
  Required for all wedding photography.
  Applications due at least three weeks in advance.
  $100 per session fee required in advance.
  $1,000,000 Liability insurance required, listing BPCPC, BPCA, NYS, and
  NYC as co-insureds.
Film, Television, and Still Photography Permits:
  Required for all commercial and/or student shoots. Note: All Student Shoots require a letter
       from the professor explaining their assignment.
  Application due at least three weeks in advance to allow for proper coordination.
  BPC Parks staff may be required, at permit-holder's expense, to be present.
  Liability insurance coverage is required, at permit-holder's expense.
  The Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, Battery Park City Authority,
      the State of New York, and the City of New York must be named as co-insureds.
  Liability insurance coverage requirement starts at $1,000,000.
  Student Film Shoots require insurance - please consult your school or college.
  A Security Deposit may be required.
  Fee Schedule:
 

All shoots require a non-refundable application fee ($80.00 for Students and $250.00 for Commercial Shoots). The fees listed below are minimum fess only; additional charges may be made based on the time involved, staffing involved, complications, etc. Time includes set-up and breakdown of shoot.
  a) Students: $80.00 per day
 

b) Feature Films: $3600.00 per day, 9:00am - 5:00pm weekdays.
  Note: Shoots that start early (before 9:00am) or end late (after 5:00pm) on weekdays or
       are scheduled for weekends will be more expensive.
  Commercial Still Photography: $1000 per 8-hour day (weekday).
 

* All application fees are applied to permit fees if permit is granted.
   
  Gifts or payments to BPCPC staff are not permitted.
Artist Permits:
  Required for use of artists' easels, tripods, and any other freestanding equipment
  Free with Liability insurance naming BPCPC, BPCA, NYS and NYC as co-insureds.
Volleyball Permits:
  Required to ensure court availability. Unavailable Wed 6-9PM.
  Fee:  $20 per 90 minutes
Parking Permits:
  Required for any vehicle requiring entry or parking within any public park or space.
  Only issued for Construction and Media vehicles (additional restrictions may apply)
 


The period to apply for a Ball Fields permit ends on March 1, 2008. If you would like to request a permit, please download the Ballfields Permit Application for 2008, fill out the application, and fax to 212-267-9707.

The Battery Park City Authority Ballfields are a resource for everyone's enjoyment. The Ballfields are maintained and managed by Battery Park City Parks Conservancy. Permits for the fields will be used as a means to balance the needs of all user groups as well as the fields themselves.

Applications for Ballfields permits are accepted December 1-March 1. If you would like to request a permit, please download the application, fill out completely, and mail to the address below. A non-refundable processing fee of $30 must be submitted with the application. You may also fax in your application to 212.267.9707 Attention: Ballfields Coordinator. Please note that your application will not be complete until we receive the $30 processing fee. Applications will be reviewed in the order which they were received, and permits will be issued after March 1.

The Battery Park City Parks Conservancy reserves the right to schedule special events and maintenance activities, requiring rescheduling of other activities, and to require anyone engaging iin disorderly behavior or violating these policies to leave the premises.

The Ballfields are closed in winter to reseed and re-establish healthy turf. In the event of inclement weather or poor field conditions, fields will be closed as determined by Battery Park City Parks Conservancy.
Who Requires a Playing Fields Permit:
Groups of ten (10) or more people who wish to reserve a ballfield for baseball,
  softball, soccer, cricket, football, rugby, lacrosse, and Ultimate Frisbee must
  obtain a written BPCA Ballfields Permit issued by Battery Park City Parks
  Conservancy Corporation (BPCPC). If an in dividual is applying for a permit
  on behalf of a group or athletic league, he or she must so designate on the permit.
  Only one individual may apply for a permit per group or athletic league.
  Any group that submits mulitple permit requests under more than one contact
name will jeopardize its permit request.
Those wishing to reserve a ballfield for any purpose other than
  recreational play and/or sports will require a Special Events Permit.
How and When to Apply for a Playing Fields Permit:
The completed BPCA Ballfields Permit application must be received by BPCPC
  no earlier than DECEMBER 1 and no later than MARCH 1 of each year for spring
  and summer permits and no later than JULY 1 for fall permits. Late
  applications will be considered on a space available basis.
  A non-refundable processing fee of $30 must be submitted with application.
  Make checks payable to Battery Park City Parks Conservancy;
  send or deliver to BPCPC Office, 2 South End Ave, NY, NY 10280.
  Fees for Adult Groups are due within ten (10) business days of notification that a
  permit has been issued, and no less than 24 hours in advance of field use in case
  of late bookings (9 days or less). Make checks payable to Battery Park City
  Parks Conservancy; send or deliver to: BPCPC, 2 South End Ave, NY, NY 10280.
 
   
  Click here to email us. Be sure to include your name and mailing address for postal mail.
  Click here to view a printable copy of the application.
  Click here to download a PDF of the 2008 application.
FEE SCHEDULE
  YOUTH NON PROFIT: FREE
  YOUTH FOR PROFIT: $25 per 2 hours
  ADULT NON PROFIT: $250 per 2 hours
  CORPORATE ADULT: $250 per 2 hours
Playing Fields Permit Policies:
The Permittee must confine activities to the locations, times and
  activites listed on the permit.
  The Permittee is subject to the Rules of Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, ,
  the specific terms of the permit, and to all applicable City, State and
  Federal rules, regulations and laws.
  BPCPC reserves the right to require a deposit and/or personal liability insurance
  for the activity/event/game, naming Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
  Corporation, Battery Park City Authority, City of New York and
  New York State as co-insureds. The factors to be considered in requiring
  insurance are: a) estimated number of spectators b) past history of league or event
  and c) type of event.
For organized games and practices, the sponsoring group must have a signed
  liability waiver from each participant or their guardian.
Preference for use will be given to youth groups and community-based activities.
Permits are not transferable.
The Permittee will be required to perform basic field maintenance such as raking
  lining and clean-up under the supervision and training of the Playing Fields Coordinator.
The Permittee is liable for all damage or injury to property or persons that may occur
  or be caused by the use of the permit, and by accepting the permit, the Permittee
  agrees to hold harmless Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, Battery Park City
  Authority, and the City of New York from any claim whatsoever which may result
  from such use. The Permittee is also responsible for the behavior of all attendees
  at the permitted event. The Permittee agrees that it is responsible for maintaining
  order among the attendees and understands that its ability or failure to maintain
  order at its event is a factor that will be considered when it applies for future
  or continued use permits.
The permit is revocable at any time at the discretion of BPCPC. The reasons for
  revocation include, but are not limited to:
Providing incorrect information on the application form
Failure to adhere to the rules of BPCPC or conditions of the permit
Illegal activities
Improper/unauthorized use of a permit
Disorderly behavior of event attendees
  If reserved session is cancelled for administrative or maintenance reasons, the
  session will be rescheduled, where feasible, by BPCPC.
To prevent dangerous situations on adjacent busy streets, adult softball permittees
  are required to use only slow pitch softball bats and softballs, which will be
  loaned by the Playing Fields Coordinator.
Footwear is regulated to ensure safe play and a safe surface to play upon:
Closed-toe shoes required for all athletic activities
Preferred footwear: Turf shoes
Permitted for youth under 16: Round or oval rubber cleats (no less than 10/shoe)
Prohibited: metal cleats, detachable cleats, and blade-shaped cleats
Cleats of all kinds prohibited for participants 16 years and older
Solicitation or collection of contributions, sale of tickets, refreshments or
  merchandise, sale or distribution of handbills, posting, display or distribution
  of signs, and advertising or other material, are prohibited without a permit.
Because of the high demand for permits, if the Permittee does not reasonably need
  all of the session time requested, BPCPC may grant partial field time to other applicants.
BPCPC will inspect the site to determine if the Permittee is utilizing all of the reserved
  time requested, and may reduce the number of permitted sessions.
Applying for a permit in no way guarantees that the requested times/fields will be
  granted. BPCPC reserves the right to use its discretion to determine how many
  fields and hours each team/organization may use under the permit.
Upon request of the Permittee, BPCPC will provide a set of letters and numbers
  for the manual scoreboard; Permittee will return all characters to the Playing
  Fields Coordinator. A $25 fine will be charged to Permittee for each
missing letter or number.
When activities are not scheduled, playing fields can be used on a first-come,
  first-serve basis with permission of Ballfields Coordinator or other
  on-duty BPCPC staff.
The BPC Playing Fields are a dog-free park. No dogs or pets of
  any kind are allowed on the Playing Fields at any time.
Bicycles may be walked on paved paths only. No bicycles allowed on the grass.
  All bicycles must be stored at the bike rack.
Smoking, alcoholic beverages, cooking, barbecuing and golfing prohibited.
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