BATTERY PARK CITY PERMIT INFORMATION

PERMIT TURNAROUND: AT LEAST 3 WEEKS

Permits are required for certain activities in BPC’s Parks and need to be obtained in advance. These include, but are not limited to: group use of parks and ball fields; organized gatherings or athletic events; wedding ceremonies and wedding photography; commercial film, television, or still photography. Permits are recommended to ensure use of a particular place within the parks. The maximization of public safety, park preservation, and open access for all park visitors are priorities when BPCA considers permit applications. Pursuant to the BPC Parks Rules and Regulations, all such permits are terminable at will by BPCA, and BPCA may therefore terminate permits for any reason or for no reason at all.  Because BPCA has a strong interest in ensuring permitted activities are successful for everyone involved, termination of a permit is a last resort.  In the event a permittee fails to abide by the terms and conditions of a validly issued permit, however, or fails to comply with the BPC Parks Rules and Regulations, the permit is likely to be terminated.  For more information, please review our Event Planning Guide.  If you have additional questions, please contact Nidia Blake, Director of Event Coordination and Management, at (212) 417-2000 or by email at permits@bpca.ny.gov.

FEES:

Professional Film & Video Starting at $2,250, plus a refundable deposit of $10,000 Certificate of Liability Insurance required

Photo Shoots (Up to 5 hrs.) $1,900 - Certificate of Liability Insurance required

RULES:

Commercial Film, Television, Video, Still Shoots & Photography: 1) Applications are due at least three weeks in advance to allow for proper coordination. However, we will work with location managers in case of time sensitive circumstances. Applications should state the location of the shoot with photos attached, the name of the park in Battery Park City with a description of film, video or still shoot and/or photography, and related information, including but not limited to, schedules and number 4 of participants, extras, a list of ALL equipment, including tripod(s), techno crane(s) if any, video village, tents, tables, chairs, sofa, vehicles if part of scene, etc. 2) If approved, a scheduled site walkthrough will be conducted to discuss logistics. 3) A deposit in the amount of $10,000 is required. No tying, draping or supporting cables, ropes, props or equipment to trees or shrubs, fences, railings, posting direction signs for filming locations of any kind, use of amplified sound/live sound, music video productions without pre-approved sound check for volume, tying or attaching anything to any architectural features, statues, sculptures, fountains or placing portosans in the Park. All areas must be restored to its original state. All applicants must provide a production schedule. Applicants are responsible for picking up trash, including all boxes and containers, if applicable. The BPCA must be notified of any third party on-site hired for clean-up ahead of the event. See General Liability Insurance Requirements.