Notes
Public green space in the heart of Manhattan’s Flatiron and NoMad neighborhoods offering an ideal location setting combining lush lawns and gardens with an iconic city backdrop. The park hosts a rotating installation of public art (requires additional permission to photograph).
This 6.2 acre green space at the heart of New York City has been public land since 1686. Over the centuries, it has played a part in the city’s rich history, providing space for everything from the invention of baseball to fundraising efforts for the Statue of Liberty. It is a public garden, a playground, an open-air museum, a dog park, a performance venue, an eatery, an arboretum, a gathering place, and a sanctuary.
There are no steps or stairs within the park, or between the sidewalk and the park. Ramp access for wheelchairs and strollers as well as access for individuals with impaired mobility is available for all the park’s pathways and lawns, in compliance with ADA regulations.
The park is managed by a non-profit that is fully funded by the community.
Restrictions:
Photographing art installations may require additional approval/fees from the artist.
Shoots require a permit (2 weeks notice is ideal).
Shoots should not restrict pedestrian flow. Any closing of paths or areas of the park must be approved in advance.
Filming in the playground is prohibited except by prior approval
Flying drone is prohibited per FAA regulation.
No people or equipment are permitted in the garden beds. Equipment resting or being tied to fence, lamp post, bench is prohibited.
Shoots that solicit the participation of park patrons are prohibited.
No activity is permitted that may result in damage to a tree. The attaching of any object to all trees is prohibited.
Vehicles and generator trucks are not permitted in the park for shoots.
