Brooklyn Special Events FAQ's
Q: In
which parks can you barbecue in Brooklyn?
A: Designated
areas of Prospect Park, Manhattan Beach Park and Kaiser
Park.
Q: Which
parks have a bandshell?
A: Asser
Levy Park, Prospect Park and Von King Park have an
amphitheaters.
Q: Where
can I obtain a permit application?
A: Applications
may be obtained at Litchfield Villa at 95 Prospect
Park West. The office is open Monday through Friday.
If you wish, you may call (718) 965-8912 and request
that an application be mailed to you. (The application
is also available through the website.)
Q: I
would like to have my wedding photographs taken in
a park. Can you recommend a site?
A: Two
frequently requested sites are the Brooklyn Heights
Promenade which has the New York skyline as a backdrop
and John Paul Jones Park in Bay Ridge.
For more information on getting married in the parks, visit our Weddings in the Parks page.
Q: I
am interested in renting the Prospect Park Picnic
Houses.
A: Please
call the rental office at (718) 965-7777.
Q: Where
can I call for information on Empire Fulton Ferry
Park?
A: For
information on this site, please call (212) 694-3608.
Q: What
is the phone number for the Salt Marsh Ecology Center?
A: The
phone number is (718) 421-2021, the Urban Park Rangers
will be happy to assist you.