Van Cortlandt Park Rules
NO
- Alcohol
- Amplified sound
- Attaching anything to fences or trees
- Balloons/balloon arches
- Bounce houses or inflatables
- Cars/driving inside the park
- Confetti or glitter
- DJ/DJ equipment/external speakers
- Dogs off-leash
- Firepits/bonfires/fireworks
- Generators
- Glass bottles/containers
- Hookahs
- Kiddie pools
- Motorcycles, e-bikes, scooters
- Propane or gas
- Piñatas
- Performers/vendors (clowns, magicians, musicians, face painters, etc.)
- Rented chairs, tables, etc.
- Selling anything on Parks property
- Smoking tobacco or marijuana
- Ticketed events
- Trampolines
YES
- Battery operated, small portable speakers
- BBQs in designated areas only
- Blankets
- Dogs on leashes
- One (1) picnic table per group
- Picnics
- Portable grills 20” or smaller (in designated BBQ areas)
- Tents (10’ x 10’ or smaller – no stakes – 1 per group)
- Take your trash with you
- Respect Parks staff and other visitors
Park rules are consistent throughout NYC Parks and are meant to ensure that all visitors have a safe and pleasant experience. Failure to comply with NYC Parks rules may result in a summons and/or removal from the park. This list is not exhaustive. When in doubt, leave it out!
Permits
- Gatherings of 20+ require a permit.
- Parties of 50+ require written permission from the Park Administrator.
- Apply for a permit: nycgovparks.org/permits