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With an area of 526 acres (213 ha), Prospect Park is the second-largest public park in Brooklyn, behind Marine Park. Designated as a New York City scenic landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Prospect Park is operated by the Prospect Park Alliance and NYC Parks.
Many organized park activities require permits, including gatherings of more than 20 people, organized cycling and running races, film and photo shoots, and athletic field use. Planning an event? Sign up for our eNews and stay up to date on all things Prospect Park.
Cars, NYC Taxis, and other private and for-hire vehicles are not allowed in Prospect Park without authorization. You may still see cars or other motor vehicles in the park from time to time, including those from NYC Parks, Prospect Park Alliance and NYPD. These vehicles help keep Prospect Park clean and safe.
All other agency permits must be obtained before we can grant your SAPO permit. Examples include: Rides and inflatable such as truck mounted rides and bounce houses require a DOB Inspection Certificate and insurance. The ride company that you hire should provide this documentation.
Many organized park activities require permits, including gatherings of more than 20 people, organized cycling and running races, film and photo shoots, and athletic field use. Planning an event? Sign up for our eNews and stay up to date on all things Prospect Park.
Permits are not issued in certain areas of the park on weekends from May 1 to September 30. Permits are not issued for the following picnic areas at any time, and are intended for groups of 20 people or fewer: Wellhouse Drive; Vanderbilt Oval; Parkside Lawn; Lincoln Road Lawn and the Nethermead.
You must have a Special Event permit to hold any event with more than 20 people in a park or on a beach, including barbecues and parties. You will be advised if you need any additional permits for your event once you submit the application.
As one of the oldest boroughs of New York and the birthplace of hip-hop music, the Bronx features a melting pot of culture, established arts scene, ample green space, and easy access to Manhattan.
Between 2011 and 2021, the share of South Bronx households below the federal poverty line declined from about 39.7% to 36.3%, ing to a New York State Comptroller report on the South Bronx economy, while major expenses, like housing, have been rising disproportionately.
Parts of the Bronx saw a steep decline in population, livable housing, and quality of life starting from the mid-to-late 1960s, continuing throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s, ultimately culminating in a wave of arson in the late 1970s, a period when hip hop music evolved.
