These are strange times. Each day we have to think of how to do something, anything during Covid times. We just had a huge Snow storm on the East Coast. Punxsutawney Phil says there will be 6 more weeks of winter, although Malverne Mel disagrees.
Now is a good time to imagine summer. Sunshine, fun (still with masks and socially distanced) and maybe we have an event planned that will take place in a park rather than indoors. If the event will be in the Rockaways or anywhere in Queens or a NYC park, you can apply starting now for a permit. If your event will be in Nassau, apply starting April 5th, 2021 for the reservation and/or permit. Mark your calendar as days may fill up. Due to Covid, there will be rules so it is not too crowded, hence perhaps fewer permits will be given out. So apply as soon as you can!
🌲🌲🌲 For Nassau County:
The Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Museums provides a wide array of recreational opportunities, some of which require permits like picnic areas.
Picnic areas may be reserved by obtaining a permit directly through the individual Park. Reservations begin on April 5, 2021. Make a reservation if you want to plan barbecues, birthdays, showers and parties. Here are some of the parks in our area in or near the Five Towns, Valley Stream and The Rockaways where you will need to get a permit for gatherings in the following picnic areas in Nassau County.
If you want other permits as listed below, look HERE.
- Special events. These include requests for walks, runs, fundraisers, Girl Scout and Boy Scout events, park clean ups, fairs and similar gatherings. There are insurance requirements too. See info HERE.
- Athletic Field
- Boat Launches
- Campground reservations
- Film permits
- Tennis Courts
- Fitness Classes
- Wedding permits
- Photography
- Stage rentals
- Memorial or Veterans Ceremonies
These are the local Nassau Parks you can get permits for:
🎂 Bay Park - 1st Ave, East Rockaway - 516-571-7245
🎂 Eisenhower Park - Merrick and Stewart Ave, East Meadow - 516-572-0348
🎂 Grant Park - Broadway and Sheridan Ave, Hewlett - 516-571-7821
🎂 Inwood Park - End of Bayview Ave - 516-571-7894
🎂 Nickerson Beach - 880 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach - 516-571-7700
🎂 North Woodmere Park - Branch Boulevard and Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere, NY - 516-571-7801
For a 2021 Event Checklist look HERE.
🌲🌲🌲 For NYC: The Rockaways, Rosedale, Queens, Brooklyn, etc.
From the smallest birthday party to the largest concert, special events take place every day in New York City parks. If you want to have any activity in a City park with more than 20 people, or where you would like to reserve a specific area within a park, you need to apply for a special event permit.
Apply online HERE. Or in person, see addresses HERE. Applications are being accepted for 2021. $25 fee.
If you want other permits like ones listed below, look HERE.
- Athletic Field
- Filming & Photography
- Tennis
- Boating
- Farmer's Market
- Metal Detector
- Research
For Park Covid Guidelines check HERE.
Interested in the Rockaways? See park info here!
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