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 Area Reservations

• Picnic areas may be reserved for barbecues, birthday parties, showers, family gatherings and other events.
• Reservations must be made directly through the individual Nassau County park where you would like to hold your event.
• Picnic reservations for the 2026 season opened March 2, 2026.
• To find a park, obtain contact information or learn more about available facilities, please view our Parks listing.

Athletic Field Permits

Organizations and groups wishing to reserve a Nassau County athletic field must submit a written permit request on the organization's official letterhead.

Before submitting your request, please review the guidelines below for required information, procedures and other important details:

Athletic Field Permit Request Guide (Click Here)

Completed athletic field permit requests should be emailed to NCFields@nassaucountyny.gov

Mitchel Athletic Complex and Eisenhower Park Only:
Paul Grzymalski: pgrzymalski@nassaucountyny.gov
                               516-572-0401
Cantiague Park Only:
Janine Traina: jtraina2@nassaucountyny.gov
                          516-571-7009
Ed Hansen: ehansen@nassaucountyny.gov
                     516-571-7056
Bay Park, Grant Park, Hicksville Soccer Field, Inwood Park, Christopher Morley Park, North Woodmere Park, Reverend Mackey Park, Washington Ave Fields Only:
Crystal Califano: ccalifano1@nassaucountyny.gov
                               516-571-7820
Cedar Creek and Wantagh Park Only:
Nick Karamitsios: nkaramitsios@nassaucountyny.gov
                                516-571-7460
Elizabeth Carroll: ecarroll@nassaucountyny.gov
                                516-571-7460

Special Event permits can be applied for by following the 2025 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.

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Additional Permit Information

• Lakeside Theatre Rentals: Contact Mike Reinhart mReinhart@nassaucountyny.gov and David Graziosi dgraziosi@nassaucountyny.gov
  
  
• Mobile Stage Rentals: Contact Jon Zaitz jzaitz@nassaucountyny.gov
  
  
• Military and Veteran’s Memorial Ceremonies: Contact Mike Reinhart mReinhart@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 Lauren Janovsky ljanovsky@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
  
   mailto:mailto: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.