Permits
All permitting is handled through the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, year-round.
Special Events Permits
For more information about Special Events permits, please visit Special Events Permits.
Sport Permits
For more information about Field and Court permits, visit Field and Court Permits.
For tennis permits, please visit Tennis at NYC Parks.
Film and Photography Permits
For more information about Film and Photography permits, please visit Guidelines for Filming and Photographing in New York City Parks.
Permit FAQs
For frequently asked questions about the permitting process, please visit NYC Parks Special Event Permit FAQs.
If you have any questions about permits in Pelham Bay Park & Orchard Beach, please reach out to
the Pelham Bay Park Administrator's Office
718-430-1891
pbadministration@parks.nyc.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Central Park is the biggest park, right?
Pelham Bay Park is over three times bigger than Central Park at 2,772 acres to Central Park’s 843 acres. Pelham Bay Park is the biggest park in the New York City park system.
The water at Orchard Beach is pretty murky, does that mean it’s dirty?
NYC Parks works very hard to keep Orchard Beach clean! You can check the most recent water quality tests during the beach season if you’re curious, but if it’s not safe to swim, the beach will close. The murkiness is all-natural: sand and silt being stirred up by the movement of the Long Island Sound.
I lost something of vital importance. How can I get it back?! Where is Lost & Found?
Oh no! We’re so sorry. Hopefully, someone has turned in your lost object to the NYC Parks offices in the park.
if you were in the south part of the park, in the area near the 6 train, please call 718-319-7256.
If you were at Orchard Beach, please call 718-885-2275.
How do I reach the Urban Park Rangers?
The quickest and easiest way to see what the Urban Park Rangers are up to is to check their section on the NYC Parks website. You can register for their events, learn more about their programs, and more!
I want to have a birthday party / baby shower / family reunion / memorial / wedding / film shoot / rave / walkathon /mud run / baptism / miscellaneous gathering in the park. What do I do?
NYC Parks handles all permitting for Pelham Bay Park. You’ll most likely have to fill out a permit application. Head to the website, or contact the Pelham Bay Park Administrator’s Office for more specific information:
718-430-1891
pbadministration@parks.nyc.gov
