Mobile Unit Application

(If so, please upload a scanned copy of your approved permit.)

*If your event requires a permit and you do not have access to a scanner, a copy of an approved permit should be faxed to your Borough Coordinator (fax numbers are listed at the bottom of this page). If you have yet to receive your permit, you should send a copy to your Borough Coordinator when it arrives. You must have the permit on site the day of event. Mayor's Street Activity Permit Office: (212) 788-7439

Thank you for requesting a Mobile Unit. We look forward to providing structured recreation for the children in your community. Please check each item, indicating that you are aware of the criteria.

The Mobile Unit Program provides structured recreation for children. Staff is not responsible for supervising the children at any time. Parents, community organizers, camp counselors, and event organizers are responsible for the safety and behavior of the children. If safety or quality of recreation is sacrificed due to lack of supervision, Mobile Unit Staff may request assistance or relocate to another location.

Mobile Unit Staff are entitled to a one-hour lunch break (lunch breaks will be taken on rotation). Restroom facilities for the Mobile Unit staff will be available at (please provide location of facilities on the line below):

The Mobile Unit Program provides recreation for events that expect 50 or more children. If there are not enough children, the Mobile Unit may relocate.

Rain dates will not be granted. In the case of rain, the Mobile Units will arrive at the event and staff will assess the situation. They will make every effort to accommodate the event but will not set up if the weather conditions make the area unsafe.

The event organizer is required to sign Mobile Unit staff out at the end of the event.

The Mobile Unit van is the size of an extended cargo van or 15-passenger van. The van must have unobstructed driving access (cannot be blocked by stairs, fences, trees, buildings, etc.) to the actual set up site. The vans will not drive on grass.

Directions to the event from the Borough Garage where the unit will be dispatched must be typed on a separate sheet.

The Mobile Unit vans must be able to park directly next to the set-up area or in the case of the Skate vans, actually on the skating surface. Skating sites must be sizable, flat, smooth, and concrete. Play sites should be sizable and preferably grassy areas. Both sites must be clear of trash, glass, garbage cans, shrubs, steps, and other potentially dangerous obstructions. The vans will relocate if the area is not safe.

The event must be free and open to the public. The van will relocate if there is a charge for participation.

You must have a Parks & Recreation Special Events Permit if your event is taking place at a public park or playground with more than 20 people (be aware this takes at least 60 days to obtain). You must have a Street Activity Permit from the Mayor�s Street Activity Permit Office if you are holding a block party or street fair.