Guidelines for Use of Field and Court Space

  1. Each group of players using a field or court must purchase and possess a permit. NYC Parks reserves the right to request that the players provide proof of approved field or court use.
  2. The permittee is responsible for the conduct of anyone, including players and spectators, under this permit and will be liable for damages to persons or property arising from such conduct.
  3. This permit may not be transferred or resold. Any violation of this provision will result in revocation of all permits issued to the permittee.
  4. This permit is terminable at will by the Commissioner of Parks.
  5. Parks retains the right to temporarily suspend this permit, or to change the permit location. The agency will make reasonable efforts to provide an alternative location.
  6. The granting of this permit does not give the permittee the right to sell or offer for sale any articles, tickets, or refreshments, within or adjacent to the park. Any sales require a separate Temporary Use Authorization issued by Parks' Revenue Division. There is a fee required for a Temporary Use Authorization.
  7. Alcoholic beverages may not be sold or consumed on Parks property except where specifically authorized by the Commissioner of Parks.
  8. Barbecuing and the use of propane tanks are prohibited except where designated by sign or special permit.
  9. Motor vehicles may not be brought into or operated in any area of a park, except in designated areas.
  10. Littering is prohibited. Teams must leave the field or court free of litter and debris.
  11. Noncommercial literature or pamphlets may not be distributed within or adjacent to any park area, except from a fixed location approved by Parks and specified in this permit.
  12. Commercial literature, signage or advertising material of any kind may not be posted, placed or distributed at the courts or ballfields, unless such permission is granted by Parks. One banner may be up on fence for the duration of the permitted activity and must be removed at the end of the permit. No signage, banners, or flags may be left and will be immediately removed by Parks personnel.
  13. The agency reserves the right to require a permittee to post a bond or other security to ensure compliance with these rules.
  14. This permit may be terminated if the field or court is reserved but not used.
  15. In addition to the above terms and conditions, permittees are required to comply with all other rules of the City of New York/Parks & Recreation, including but not limited to Section 209 of Title 56 of the Rules of the City of New York.
  16. Violation of any rules will result in revocation of all permits and/or other sanctions including a summons to appear in civil court or criminal court.
  17. Permittees should call the Borough Permit Office in advance if unable to use any assigned time sessions, so that the agency can try to accommodate others who wish to use the field or court.
  18. At no time may portable lights of any kind be brought to a field to extend play or light a field or court unless written permission is obtained from NYC Parks Citywide Athletics Permits. This is a violation of NYC Parks rules and will result in revocation of permit.
  19. Goals, mounds, portable toilets, or other sports field equipment may not be stored or left at any field unless written permission is obtained from NYC Parks Citywide Athletics Permits. These items will be discarded.
  20. There are no refunds or credits for non-used permit time regardless the reason.

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