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New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
Notice of Public Hearing
Opportunity to comment on Proposed Rule regarding changes to Ballfields Rules.
Notice of Public Hearing
Opportunity to comment on proposed changes to Parks Department rules governing the marina, boat basin and piers.
Smoke-Free Parks and Beaches
Beginning May 23, 2011, smoking will be prohibited at all parks, beaches, and pedestrian plazas. Visit the Smoke-Free Parks page to find out more about this new legislation.
Expressive Matter Rules
Find out the answers to frequently asked questions about rules for selling art, photography, reading material, or sculpture in City Parks [PDF]
Use of Parks:
- §1–01 Construction and Scope of Rules; Variances
- §1–02 Definitions
- §1–03 General Provisions
- §1–04 Prohibited Uses
- §1–05 Regulated Uses
- §1–06 Fees
- §1–07 Penalties
- §1–08 Severability
Permits and Fee Schedules:
- §2–01 Tennis
- §2–02 Croquet
- §2–03 Lawn Bowling
- §2–04 Recreational Lockers
- §2–05 Model Yacht Storage
- §2–06 Kayaks and Canoes
- §2–07 Golf
- §2–08 Special Events and Demonstrations
- §2–09 Use of Fields and Courts
- §2–10 Special Event Concessions
- §2–11 Seizure of Vehicles Operated on Beaches Pursuant to Administrative Code §18-108.1
- §2–12 Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Cricket, Roller Hockey and Volleyball
- §2–13 Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee and Soccer
- §2–14 Recreation Center Membership Fees
- §2–15 Miscellaneous Fees
- §2–16 External Defibrillators
Rules Governing the West 79th Street Boat Basin, the Sheepshead Bay Piers and the World's Fair Marina:
- §3–01 Application
- §3–02 Definitions
- §3–03 Access
- §3–04 Guests
- §3–05 Inspections
- §3–06 Permits
- §3–07 Waiting list
- §3–08 Conduct
- §3–09 Docking of vessels
- §3–10 Condition of vessels
- §3–11 Operation of vessel
- §3–12 Required safety equipment
- §3–13 Utilities
- §3–14 Maintenance and use of docks
- §3–15 Removal of sunken vessel
- §3–16 Dinghies, kayaks and canoes
- §3–17 Parking of motor vehicles
- §3–18 Pets
- §3–19 Orders
- §3–20 Unlawful use of slip or vessel
- §3–21 Penalties
- §3–22 Commercial Permits
- §3–23 Fees
Rules Governing Mooring Fields Under the Jurisdiction of the Department
- §4–01 Application
- §4–02 Definitions
- §4–03 Inspections
- §4–04 Permits
- §4–05 Waiting List
- §4–06 Conduct
- §4–07 Mooring of vessels
- §4–08 Condition of vessels
- §4–09 Operation of vessels
- §4–10 Required safety equipment
- §4–11 Removal of sunken vessels
- §4–12 Dinghies, kayaks and canoes
- §4–13 Orders
- §4–14 Unlawful use of vessel
- §4–15 Penalities
- §4–16(a) Commercial Mooring Permits
- §4–16(b) Fees
Rules Governing Tree Replacement
- §5–01 Tree Replacement
- §5–02 Determination of Replacement Trees
- §5–03 Tree Planting in Lieu of Obligations under the Zoning Requirements
GreenThumb Gardens
- §6–01 Definitions
- §6–02 Application
- §6–03 Licenses
- §6–04 Active gardens to be preserved; Gardens not deemed mapped parkland
- §6–05 Garden Review Process
- §6–06 Exemptions
- §6–07 Miscellaneous
- §6–08 New Gardens
Schedule of ECB Penalties for Violations of Parks Rules and Regulations
