Athletic Permits

Apply for a seasonal, recurring athletic permit for regular use of the sports fields.

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League Permit Application Process

It is only possible to apply for a seasonal, recurring athletic permit during the below dates.

NOTE:

Additional fees apply after your application has been submitted for groups over the age of 18, including camps.
League use is only allowed during the time indicated on your seasonal league permit and not allowed during open free play or at the Pier 2 Play Turf.
Tents and tables are not allowed to be brought into the park. No signage (flags, flyers, banners, etc.) may be posted in the park.
Athletic permits do not include parking. Brooklyn Bridge Park does not offer parking permits.
League use is only allowed during the time indicated on your seasonal league permit and not allowed during open free play or at the Pier 2 Play Turf.
Late applications are not accepted. Brooklyn Bridge Park does not send deadline reminders.
Submitting an application does not guarantee approval or approval of the exact dates and times requested. Your schedule is not confirmed until you have received an official permit from Brooklyn Bridge Park. Permits are not issued as renewals and consistent schedules are not guaranteed from season to season for previous permit holders. Applications may take up to 21 days to process after the window to apply has closed. Please keep these details in mind before planning your season.
For single date usage of the athletic courts and fields, please apply for a special event permit.

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Fields & Courts

Pier 6 Volleyball Courts

Pier 5 Sports Fields

Pier 2 Sports Courts

Men playing soccer by a soccer goal at sunset.

Soccer at Pier 5

Ping Pong at Pier 2 © Brooklyn Bridge Park

Players looking up at a basketball during a game on a court at Pier 2.

Basketball at Pier 2

People playing soccer on the Pier 5 Sport Fields at sunset with lower Manhattan in the distance.

Group of people playing basketball at sunset on a court at Pier 2.

Basketball at Pier 2

Close up of blue ping pong table on a sunny day.

Ping Pong tables at Pier 2.

Pier 5 Sport Fields at night with lower Manhattan in background.

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Permits Contact Form

This is NOT the permit application form. Please complete the below form if you have a question about a permit application you have already submitted, or if you have a question before submitting that is not answered elsewhere on our website.

Full Name*
Email*
Phone
Have you submitted a permit application?*
THIS IS NOT THE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM. Permits are issued on a first come, first served basis. Submitting a permit application does not guarantee you will be granted a permit. Your application is not approved until you have received a permit from Brooklyn Bridge Park. Please check your spam folder for any communication if you have submitted your application and are awaiting confirmation.
What is the permit event ID?*
Permit Type*
Please indicate which type of permit you are interested in obtaining.
Preferred Date
Please indicate the date of interest for your event. Please note that this is to help with planning only, dates cannot be confirmed until permit applications have been received and accepted. Permits are not issued on holidays or holiday weekends. Special event permits must be applied for at least 21 days in advance of the proposed event. Film/Photography permits are not issued on weekends or holidays. All wedding ceremony permit applications for the upcoming year will open on December 1st of the current year. It is not possible to place a hold on a date.
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Type of special event?*
Special Event (Social Gathering) Proposal*
Please briefly describe your proposed event. Please note that decorations and set-up of an event must be approved by Brooklyn Bridge Park. Furniture (tables, chairs, hammocks, ect.) are not allowed in the Park. Cooking equipment (grills, sternos, etc.) cannot be brought into the Park. Decorations like chalk, confetti, powders, glitter, balloons, or any other similar substance cannot be used in the Park.
Special Event (Sporting Event) Proposal*
Please briefly describe your proposed event. Please note that decorations and set-up of an event must be approved by Brooklyn Bridge Park. Furniture (tables, chairs, hammocks, ect.) are not allowed in the Park. Cooking equipment (grills, sternos, etc.) cannot be brought into the Park. Decorations like chalk, confetti, powders, glitter, balloons, or any other similar substance cannot be used in the Park.
Public Art Installation Proposal*
Please share a brief description of the installation you propose, such as: location, date range, sponsors, construction/installation requirements, size and weight of installation, electricity requirements, general aesthetic, etc. Please share a link to the artists website if available.
Marketing Event Proposal*
Please briefly describe the event that you are planning. All events must be free and open to the public. Total event fees will be determined after your application and proposal have been submitted and reviewed by park staff. All marketing, signage, advertising, and outreach for events must be approved by Park staff prior to their public release. You may not advertise events at Brooklyn Bridge Park without direct approval from Park staff.
Film/Photography Proposal*
Please briefly describe the event: location, number of crew, production company, etc. Pricing will be determined once proposal is received and reviewed.
Wedding Ceremony Location*
What is your question, or reason for contacting us today?*
Let us know how we can help you today! You can find most permit related questions here: brooklynbridgepark.org/plan-your-visit/get-a-permit/
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