Picnic Permits

 
 

Picnic Permits are used to reserve space for private events such as barbeques, birthday parties & family reunions.

Applying for a permit is recommended, particularly on days that the park is busy. Permits are available for the Spring, Summer & Fall seasons.

Make your reservation at least 5 days in advance. Permits are issued by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. The Friends of FDR Park does not issue permits.

There are 2 types of spaces that can be reserved for Picnics & Private Events:  


BOATHOUSE

The Boathouse is available to be reserved as a "Pavilion" for $140/day. 

  • The space is covered overhead.  

  • There are no tables or seats provided. You will need to provide your own.   

  • There are no grills provided. You will need to provide your own.

  • There are steps leading up to the Boathouse. There is no ramp access.

 

PICNIC SITE

There are 21 Picnic Sites (#7-21 & A-F) that can be reserved for $35/day. 

  • Each picnic site has 3 tables and a trashcan. 

  • There are no grills provided. You will need to provide your own. 


Please keep your gatherings safe and considerate! Take any trash that you bring into the park with you when you leave, or dispose in one of our public trash bins; keep volume levels to a reasonable level out of respect for other parkgoers. 

This map may help you decide which Picnic Site to request: