Rules & Regulations
You are welcome...
○ to enjoy the park, including the lawn, when open
○ to spread blankets on the lawn, but not plastic material or tarpaulins
○ to enjoy the fountains and gardens – without entering flowerbeds or fountains, or picking flowers
○ to use a park chair or one seat on a bench designed for sharing
○ to walk your dog – on a leash and not on the grass – if you clean up after it
○ to take souvenir photos – commercial photography by Bryant Park Corporation (BPC) permit only
○ to deposit garbage in our trash receptacles, but rummaging is prohibited
○ to play in our free activity areas, but organized ballgames are not allowed
○ to use our designated bike racks - not park furniture - to secure your bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, or scooters
Park guidelines prohibit...
○ smoking or vaping
○ alcohol use outside the Bryant Park Grill, Bryant Park Café, and The Porch
○ disorderly behavior, unreasonable noise, or personal amplified music
○ sitting or standing on balustrades
○ performances, parades, or demonstrations, except by BPC permit
○ panhandling
○ feeding pigeons
○ commercial activity or selling goods, except by BPC permit
○ obstructing park entrances or pathways
○ riding bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, or scooters
○ personal property such as carts, furniture, tents, or other structures
○ drug use
○ open flames, as well as cooking and grilling
○ Patrons of Bryant Park are subject to the rules and regulations of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation