2027 Navy Yard Special Event Application


Thank you for your interest in hosting an event at the Navy Yard.


This application is for organizers planning special events, including public or private gatherings, races, festivals, performances, corporate events, community programs, and other activities that require reserving space.


Examples of events that require this application include:

  • Festivals and Fairs
  • Walk/Races
  • Corporate Events
  • Concerts and Performances
  • Fitness Events
  • Community Celebrations
  • Charity Fundraising Events
  • Events requiring tents, stages, generators, amplified sound, road closures, or other event infrastructure

Please note:


Submitting an application does not reserve your event date or guarantee approval. Do not make financial commitments or finalize vendor contracts until your event has been reviewed and approved by PIDC.


Application Timeline

 

90+ Days Before Event

  • Submit Application

 

Within Approximately 15 Days

  • PIDC reviews your application and may:
    • Request additional information
    • Conditionally approve your event
    • Decline the request

Please review the Rules and Regulations for Events here.

Available Spaces

Central Green

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Best For:

  • Company Picnics
  • Outdoor Mini Concerts
  • Fitness Events
  • Family Programming

Capacity

  • Up to approximately 500 guests

Location

  • Rouse Boulevard & Intrepid Avenue

Highlights

  • Five-acre Lawn
  • Built-in Seating throughout the Park
  • Bistro Tables and Chairs
  • Large Picnic Table
  • Hammock Grove
  • 1/5 Running Track
  • Restroom Access

Important Information

  • Tents Must be Weighed Down
  • Tent Staking NOT Permitted
  • Overnight Tents are Prohibited

Crescent Park

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Best For:

  • Company Picnics
  • Fitness Events
  • Family/Community Programming

Capacity

  • Up to approximately 800 guests

Location

  • 13th Street & Crescent Drive

Highlights

  • Bistro Tables and Chairs
  • Power Access

Important Information

  • Tents must be weighted down. Tent staking is NOT permitted
  • Overnight tents are prohibited

League Island Park

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Best For:

  • Company Picnics
  • Fitness Events
  • Meetups
  • Family/Community Programming

Capacity

  • Up to approximately 1,000 guests

Location

  • 12th Street & Constitution Avenue

Highlights

  • Bistro Tables and Chairs
  • Public Art: Alpha Sacred Beings

Important Information

  • Tents must be weighted down. Tent staking is NOT permitted
  • Overnight tents are prohibited

Marine Parade Grounds

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Best For:

  • Large Picnics
  • Outdoor Concerts
  • Community Festivals
  • Fitness Events

Capacity

  • This space can hold more than 5,000 guests

Location

  • Intrepid Avenue and Broad Street

Highlights

  • Eight-Acre Lawn
  • The only park used for the Navy Yard Certified 5k Route
  • Historic Army/Navy lawn
  • Featured Finish Line of the Broad Street Run

Important Information

  • Tent staking permitted
  • No electricity access
  • No restroom facility access
Mustin Fairgrounds


Mustin Fairgrounds
Best For:

  • Large Picnics
  • Outdoor Concerts
  • Community Festivals
  • Fitness Events

Capacity

  • This space can hold more than 2,000 guests

 Location

  • League Island Boulevard and Admiral Peary Way

 Highlights

  • Eight-Acre Lawn
  • Scenic Views of the Delaware River

 Important Information

  • Tent staking permitted
  • No electricity access
  • No restroom facility access
2027 NY Event Fee Schedule

Event Information


Please limit your event name to 80 characters or fewer.






If the event is not over multiple days, enter the same start and end date.






A rain date is subject to availability and additional fees.



*Please provide your best estimate. Final fees may be adjusted if attendance significantly exceeds this estimate.

*For staff, volunteers, etc.










2027 NY Event Fee Schedule


Site Fee Payment Schedule (Fees associated with site reservation):

    • Non-Refundable Deposit of $250 is due 10 days after event approval to hold date
    • Security Deposit and Site Fee minus the non-refundable deposit are due at the signing of the license agreement

 

Additional Fees (Fees in addition to the site reservation fees)

    • Attendance fee
      • If the actual attendance is greater than estimated stated in the application, PIDC has the right to adjust the Daily Site Fee, and event organizer agrees to pay such increase within seven (7) days of PIDC’s request
    • Street closure fee
      • Any event requiring the closure of any streets for a race, walk, etc. will incur fees for street closures and road barricades
      • If additional closures are needed, road barricades will be provided by PIDC and the costs typically range from $500-2,000

    • Alcohol fee
      • Any event providing or having the sale of alcohol will incur an additional $1,200 Daily Site Fee surcharge and be subject to additional insurance requirements, including but not limited to host liquor liability or liquor law liability in amount to be determined by PIDC’s risk management team

Set up/breakdown fees

    •  Applicant will be charged the following set up or break down fees associated with production of the event: 
      • Weekday set up after 3:00 PM: no additional daily site fee
      • Weekday set up prior to 3:00 PM: 25% of the quoted daily site fee
      • Exclusive weekend set up: 50% of the quoted daily site fee
      • Breakdown must be completed prior to 3:00 PM on day of event or may be subject to 50% charge of the quoted daily site fee

Rain date fees

    • Rain dates can be requested and approved based on availability. An additional Daily Site Fee of up to 50% will be charged when booking a rain date. Site fees will not be refunded if a rain date is not used

Non-profit rates

    • Non-profit organizations with verified 501(c)(3) status will receive a 25% reduced Daily Site Fee

Miscellaneous

    • Event organizers are responsible for but not limited to portable restrooms, dumpsters, trash receptacles, generators, tent/table/chair rentals, audio visual, additional security, etc.

Organization and Contact Information














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FINALIZE EVENT APPLICATION

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