Staten Island Special Events FAQ's
Q: With
this permit, will an area be cordoned off for our
use only?
A: No,
it only gives you, and your group, permission to use
our park on that designated day.
Q: Are
alcoholic beverages allowed in the park?
A: No
alcoholic beverages are allowed in any of the parks
or playgrounds in any of the five boroughs.
Q: Where
is a nice place to have an outdoor wedding reception?
A: We recommend the following
locations: the Alice Austen House Museum & Conference House Park. For more information on getting married in the parks, visit our Weddings in the Parks page.
Q: How
may tables can we use?
A: We
always suggest that, if possible, to bring your own
tables and chairs, and when using our tables, to be
considerate of other patrons and not use more than
needed.
Q:
Can we bring rides into the park?
A: No
mechanical rides are allowed in any of our parks.
The plastic, blow-up rides are permitted with special
permission from the district supervisor.
Q: We
are a non-profit organization, can the fee be waived?
A: The
fee is an Administration Fee, and not a fee for using
the park, and everyone is asked to pay.
Q: Can
we put up a tent?
A: No
tents are allowed in our parks due to the holes that
they leave in the ground and the safety hazard they
create.
Q: Can
we put up a volleyball net?
A: You
are allowed to put up a volleyball net as long as
it does not puncture a tree or dig into the ground.
Tennis Permits
Q: What
do I need to bring with me to obtain a tennis permit?
A: You
will need a Drivers License or some other proof of
ID and a picture, if purchasing permit for someone
else. WE charge a fee of $50.00 for Adults, $20.00
for Seniors (62 years of age and older) and $10.00
for Juniors (17 years of age and under).
Q: How
long is it good for?
A: It
is good until the end of the tennis season.
Pool Permits
Q: What
are the requirements to bring a summer camp into the
park?
A: You
are required to have $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 in insurance
with the DPR listed as the co-insured, a Certificate
of Fitness from the Department of Health, one lifeguard
per every 25 children and depending on their age,
one or two counselors per 10 children.