Park Permits

Park Permits

The Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Museums provides a wide array of recreational opportunities, some of which require permits:

Picnic areas may be reserved by obtaining permit directly through the individual park. Reservations begin on March 13, 2023. This reservation classification applies to barbeques, birthdays, showers and parties. View a listing of Parks.

Athletic Fields can be reserved by submitting request on organization letterhead to NCFields@nassaucountyny.gov, using the attached as a guide. 

- For Cantiague Parks athletic fields, contact jtraina2@nassaucountyny.gov  

- For Mitchel Athletic Complex fields, contact pgrzymalski@nassaucountyny.gov  

Please note insurance requirements and use 2022 Event Check List – Athletic Fields as a guide.

Special Event permits can be applied for by following the 2024 Event Check List – Special Events and sending to phood@nassaucountyny.gov.
This applies to requests for walks, runs, fundraisers, Girl Scout and Boy Scout events, park clean ups, fairs and similar gatherings.  Please note insurance requirements.

Insurance Requirements

Review our Policy/Procedures for permitting Fields and Facilities with the Nassau County Parks Department.

Additional Permit Information

• Lakeside Theatre Rentals: Contact Cindy Gillen at cgillen@nassaucountyny.gov
  
  
• Mobile Stage Rentals: Contact Paul Wygand at pwygand@nassaucountyny.gov
  
  
• Military and Veterans Memorial Ceremonies: Contact cgillen@nassaucountyny.gov
  
  
• Wedding Ceremony Permits,  Wedding Photography Permits and General Photography Permits can be obtained by completing applications (click on the links) and sending to MaryAnn Peterson at: mpeterson@nassaucountyny.gov

• Chelsea Mansion Photography Permits can be obtained by completing applications (click on the links) and sending to Gina Peranzo at gperanzo@nassaucountyny.gov
  
  
• Boat launch stickers can be obtained at Bay Park, Grant Park, North Woodmere Park, and Wantagh Park. A fee of $82 is required, along with a current Leisure Pass and Trailer Registration.
  
  
• Campground reservations are made through the Battle Row and Nickerson Beach Campgrounds directly.
  
  
• Film permits can be obtained by contacting Anthony Labriola at alabriola@nassaucountyny.gov or Nugent Cantileno at ncantileno@nassaucountyny.gov of the Nassau County Film Office or 516-572-0470.
  
  
• Cantiague Park Ice Rink Permits: Contact jtraina2@nassaucountyny.gov
  
  
• Tennis Court Permits and availability can be also obtained by contacting
  kbeckhardravener@nassaucountyny.gov
  
  
• Fitness Classes – contact individual Park.