All groups using the Pier 40 Recreation Fields or the Chelsea Waterside Park Field must obtain a written permit from Hudson River Park Trust (unless otherwise posted). Separate applications are required for the Pier 40 Indoor Field, the Pier 40 Outdoor Field and the Chelsea Waterside Park Field for each season.

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

Applications for each season of sessions may be submitted up to six (6) months in advance of the start of each season. Submitting an application does not guarantee you will be granted field time. Each season is booked separately – you cannot reserve a time slot for multiple seasons, and you are not guaranteed sessions in concurrent seasons. Fields are booked on a Seasonal Basis – and are booked by full sets of sessions only.

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 Recreation, Pier 40 at W. Houston St., 2nd Floor, NY, NY 10014. No cash or credit cards accepted.

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. Policy details are listed in the application.