Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You can even put a cute picture of your kid on the invitation. Two (2) hours rental; Arrive 30 minutes before party begins. The event permit only gives you and your group permission to use the park on your designated day.
Certain parks have special perks that can make hosting an outdoor party easier or more fun, like picnic tables, lots of space to run around, nearby play equipment and even rides. I also love the small green patch next to the carousel. Photo courtesy of the Yard. Are there circumstances under which I should get a permit even though my group has fewer than 20 people? Online Birthday Parties from NYC Businesses, Keep It Together: NYC’s Top Parenting & Support Groups, Things You Have to Do in NYC Before Baby Turns One.
May I hold my event on a major holiday weekend (Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day)? Our favorite place to host a birthday party is a great park - one with picnic tables so you don't have to bring any, lots of shade, plenty of room to run around, and great playgrounds so the kids don't have a reason to say they are bored. 1. Picnic in the grass and let the kids run amok in the playground. Better if you would secure enough tables and chairs before other park goers use them. Alternatively, A Cup of Jo suggests a donut cake. Contact the Parks Department. There are also bathrooms and a recreation center. But then again, you may still reserve or rent a pavilion. Your email address will not be published. There is a picnic permit processing fee for gatherings of all sizes. Pick the best day of the week for you. There are plenty of free attractions for kids at this seasonal green space, from the no-cost ferry ride (if you hop aboard before noon on the weekends) to Slide Hill to an adventure playground, and the Children's Museum of the Arts' outpost. If not, you might want to consider a rain date. 2006-2020 redtri.com All Rights Reserved. Inspired by Japanese urban rooftop green spaces, this 28-acre, multi-level park is located 69 feet above the Hudson River. Can You Throw a Party in a Hotel Room or an Airbnb? Socrates Sculpture Park offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. Home to Gracie Mansion, this urban oasis has one large, well-trafficked playground to delight kids of all ages. That will mean less work for you post party. We were on holiday for my son's 4th birthday recently and since we have come home he has crazed me for a birthday party. To erect a tent, you must receive permission from the Special Events office, and you can't stake the tent into the ground. Streamers often will blow down in the slightest of winds and table cloths need to be weighted to keep them in place. How about exclusively? Your email address will not be published. Try hanging up a projector screen and showing one of your child’s favorite films. You won’t have to shell out additional money for an event’s place since throwing a party in a public park is free. Not necessarily, the borough permit offices will let you know if insurance or a bond is required for your event. Hippo Playground – Upper West Side But there are also picnic tables and open space to roam, and the whole area is covered by trees, so there's plenty of shade. Your best bet for partying here is to plan outside of beach-going season to avoid the crowds; some days it will even feel like you've got the entire park just to yourselves. To learn about barbecuing in parks, please visit our Designated Barbecuing Areas page. Michael's is great for inexpensive options or a simple craft if you're feeling ambitious. Not a DIYer? There are plenty of shady areas to lay down your blanket and, best of all, a ton of picnic tables. If you want to sell items (food or materials) at an event with attendance over 500 people, you may need a Temporary Use Authorization (TUA). The form you need might not necessarily be a special events permit application. Governors Island If your party is in the summer, look for one that will be at least partially-shaded at the time of your party. The permit fee is an administrative charge and cannot be waived. But then again, when you have to take your kids with you to any kind of public event, you must always know the event details and see if kids are allowed. All you need to do is call ahead to let them know a group is coming. All the time. Yes, but call individual borough office to get the proper forms.
Certain parks have special perks that can make hosting an outdoor party easier or more fun, like picnic tables, lots of space to run around, nearby play equipment and even rides. I also love the small green patch next to the carousel. Photo courtesy of the Yard. Are there circumstances under which I should get a permit even though my group has fewer than 20 people? Online Birthday Parties from NYC Businesses, Keep It Together: NYC’s Top Parenting & Support Groups, Things You Have to Do in NYC Before Baby Turns One.
May I hold my event on a major holiday weekend (Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Labor Day)? Our favorite place to host a birthday party is a great park - one with picnic tables so you don't have to bring any, lots of shade, plenty of room to run around, and great playgrounds so the kids don't have a reason to say they are bored. 1. Picnic in the grass and let the kids run amok in the playground. Better if you would secure enough tables and chairs before other park goers use them. Alternatively, A Cup of Jo suggests a donut cake. Contact the Parks Department. There are also bathrooms and a recreation center. But then again, you may still reserve or rent a pavilion. Your email address will not be published. There is a picnic permit processing fee for gatherings of all sizes. Pick the best day of the week for you. There are plenty of free attractions for kids at this seasonal green space, from the no-cost ferry ride (if you hop aboard before noon on the weekends) to Slide Hill to an adventure playground, and the Children's Museum of the Arts' outpost. If not, you might want to consider a rain date. 2006-2020 redtri.com All Rights Reserved. Inspired by Japanese urban rooftop green spaces, this 28-acre, multi-level park is located 69 feet above the Hudson River. Can You Throw a Party in a Hotel Room or an Airbnb? Socrates Sculpture Park offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. Home to Gracie Mansion, this urban oasis has one large, well-trafficked playground to delight kids of all ages. That will mean less work for you post party. We were on holiday for my son's 4th birthday recently and since we have come home he has crazed me for a birthday party. To erect a tent, you must receive permission from the Special Events office, and you can't stake the tent into the ground. Streamers often will blow down in the slightest of winds and table cloths need to be weighted to keep them in place. How about exclusively? Your email address will not be published. Try hanging up a projector screen and showing one of your child’s favorite films. You won’t have to shell out additional money for an event’s place since throwing a party in a public park is free. Not necessarily, the borough permit offices will let you know if insurance or a bond is required for your event. Hippo Playground – Upper West Side But there are also picnic tables and open space to roam, and the whole area is covered by trees, so there's plenty of shade. Your best bet for partying here is to plan outside of beach-going season to avoid the crowds; some days it will even feel like you've got the entire park just to yourselves. To learn about barbecuing in parks, please visit our Designated Barbecuing Areas page. Michael's is great for inexpensive options or a simple craft if you're feeling ambitious. Not a DIYer? There are plenty of shady areas to lay down your blanket and, best of all, a ton of picnic tables. If you want to sell items (food or materials) at an event with attendance over 500 people, you may need a Temporary Use Authorization (TUA). The form you need might not necessarily be a special events permit application. Governors Island If your party is in the summer, look for one that will be at least partially-shaded at the time of your party. The permit fee is an administrative charge and cannot be waived. But then again, when you have to take your kids with you to any kind of public event, you must always know the event details and see if kids are allowed. All you need to do is call ahead to let them know a group is coming. All the time. Yes, but call individual borough office to get the proper forms.