Special Event means 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.

The Trust may also establish special event fees for use and occupancy of Park areas or facilities. The Trust will establish a special event fee schedule, which will be reviewed and updated, as appropriate, on an annual basis.

All groups wishing to hold a special event in Hudson River Park must obtain a written permit from Hudson River Park Trust.

Applications are available online or from the Permit Office, Hudson River Park Trust, Pier 40, W. Houston Street, 2nd floor (phone 212-627-2020).

Applications may be submitted up to eleven (11) months in advance of event date. Submitting an application does not guarantee you will be granted a permit.

A non-refundable $25 application fee must be submitted with each application. Make checks payable to: HUDSON RIVER PARK TRUST; they can be dropped off or mailed to: Hudson River Park Trust, attn: Director of Permits, Pier 40 at W. Houston St., 2nd Floor, NY, NY 10014. No cash or credit cards accepted.

Location fees may be assessed based on the nature of the event.

The Permittee, at its expense and for the term of the permit, shall furnish and show evidence of Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage of a minimum of $1million single limit per occurrence (amount depends on time/extent of permit and production). Policy details are listed in the application.