A Special Use Permit is required for any activity that provides a benefit to an individual, group, or organization rather than the park or the public at large. Many of the events that require permits also require some degree of oversight from National Park Service staff. Some examples of special events that require permits are:
Commercial Filming/Photography
A permit is required for any filming or photography done by photojournalists and other members of the media in and around Castle Clinton.
First Amendment Activities
We encourage citizens to exercise rights guaranteed by the Constitution. However, the courts have recognized that activities associated with the exercise of these rights may be reasonably regulated to protect the public and park resources. Therefore, such activities require special use permits and National Park Service staff may regulate the time, place, and manner in which they are conducted. Some examples are:
- distribution and/or sale of printed matter
- religious services
- public demonstrations or assemblies, etc.
- collecting signatures for petitions
