Special Occasion Photography
Special Occasion Photography is defined as, but not limited, to: posed pictures for wedding, family, portraits, engagement, proposal, graduation, prom, anniversary, birthday, blog, content creation, quinceañera, gender reveal, etc., photography. These photographs involve the multiple takes of a photoshoot, whether taken by a professional or amateur photographer. Permits are required for Special Occasion Photographs.
Permits for special occasion photography are handled by the Yonkers Parks Department. You can reach the Parks Department during regular business hours at (914) 377-6450. After making arrangements to book a time for your permit, you will pick up your permit at the Yonkers Parks Department at 285 Nepperhan Ave, Yonkers, NY. Only the City of Yonkers can issue permits for this site.
Click this link to go to the City of Yonkers Forms & Permits page.
Confetti, balloons, flower petals (both real and fake), large props, rice or birdseed are not allowed.
Casual photography using a smartphone does not require a permit and is defined as the taking of only 2-3 casual snapshots at any location which in no way interferes with the flow of visitors in the garden. No lights, accessories, monopods, or tripods are allowed with amateur photography. Taking amateur nature photographs with any type of camera is permissible.
The City of Yonkers reserves the right to determine what constitutes Special Occasion Photography
and will curtail sessions that do not fit the guidelines noted above.
Permits for special occasion photography are handled by the Yonkers Parks Department. You can reach the Parks Department during regular business hours at (914) 377-6450. After making arrangements to book a time for your permit, you will pick up your permit at the Yonkers Parks Department at 285 Nepperhan Ave, Yonkers, NY. Only the City of Yonkers can issue permits for this site.
Click this link to go to the City of Yonkers Forms & Permits page.
Confetti, balloons, flower petals (both real and fake), large props, rice or birdseed are not allowed.
Casual photography using a smartphone does not require a permit and is defined as the taking of only 2-3 casual snapshots at any location which in no way interferes with the flow of visitors in the garden. No lights, accessories, monopods, or tripods are allowed with amateur photography. Taking amateur nature photographs with any type of camera is permissible.
The City of Yonkers reserves the right to determine what constitutes Special Occasion Photography
and will curtail sessions that do not fit the guidelines noted above.
