"Special Event" is defined as a group activity including, but not limited to, a performance, meeting, assembly, contest, exhibit, ceremony, parade, athletic competition, reading, or picnic involving more than 20 people or a group activity involving less than 20 people for which specific space within the Park is requested to be reserved.
Special Event does not include casual park use by visitors or tourists.
All groups wishing to hold a special event in Hudson River Park must obtain a written permit from Hudson River Park Trust. (See instructions at right)
Submitting an application does not guarantee you will be granted a permit. Permit fees will be assessed based on the nature of the event.
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Hudson River Park Trust • 353 West St. (at W.Houston St.), Pier 40, 2nd floor, NY, NY 10014
EMAIL • phone: 212-627-2020 • fax: 212-627-2021
Hudson River Park's
Venue Guide
Call the Hudson River Park Permit Office:
212.627.2020
Obtain a permit
Mail application with application fee to:
Director of Permits
Hudson River Park Trust
Pier 40, 2nd Floor
353 West St.
NY, NY 10014
A non-refundable $25 application fee must be submitted with each application.
No cash or credit cards accepted.
Make checks payable to: HUDSON RIVER PARK TRUST

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