Events

The garden is open April–November on weekends 11am–5pm, and Wednesdays 11am–1pm.

Host your community event at the garden

Do you have an idea for a community event? We host events for people of all ages — everything from theatrical performances to arts and crafts meetups and educational workshops. Independent, less-established, or amateur artists and organizers are encouraged.

How to contact us to propose your event

Submit an event proposal by email by clicking event proposal by email by clicking here or by sending an email to events AT greenoasisnyc DOT org with the following text. After emailing, attend the next garden meeting to present your proposal.

Name:
Organization:
Phone number:
Email address:
Event description:
Dates and start times/end times requested (less than 4 hours):
Start times/end times to advertise, if different from above (e.g., when the performance starts):
People in attendance (no more than 50 in general, or 100 for performance events):
Will you be using the stage?:
Will your event occur during regular open hours (Wed 11am-1pm, weekends 11:30am-5pm)? [If not, you must find a chaperone at a garden meeting.]:
Will you be using amplified music (excluding small Bluetooth speakers)? [Amplification requires a city permit filed with NYPD Precinct 9.]:
Will you use the grill?:
Garden chaperone, if already known:
Can you help contribute to the garden? [For community events that are open to the public, we do not request any donation (although always appreciated!). For personal events such as birthday parties or photoshoots, we request a $100 donation.]:
Additional comments:
Have you carefully read and agree to all the rules listed at greenoasisnyc.org/events?:

What rules and guidelines are there for the kind of event can you host?

We are open for all kinds of community events, with a few restrictions:

All events must have at least one garden member present as a chaperone at all times. The garden is open and chaperoned on weekends 11am–5pm, and Wednesdays 11am–1pm. Outside these hours, you will need to attend a garden meeting to find a chaperone.
Events with amplified sound need a city permit. You must apply for and receive a Sound Permit from NYPD Precinct 9 (application fee is $45), because the garden is subject to city parks regulations. Sound must remain lower than 42 decibels even with amplification.
The garden must remain free and open for the entire duration of the event and must be advertised as such on all platforms. You cannot sell tickets or registration fees for the event.
Vending is not permitted in the garden. You cannot sell artwork, clothing, food, drinks, or anything else, nor offer these while suggesting donations.
Events must last no longer than four hours, and must end (cleaned up, gate locked) by 10pm.
Maximum occupancy: 50 people in general, 100 for performance events.

What rules and guidelines apply during your event?

Noise and music must be kept low enough to not disturb the neighbors, especially at later hours
You must bag and take out all trash with you the same day of the event. Trash must be taken to public trash bins (such as at Ave. C & 8th), not the bins in front of the garden
No drug use or excessive drinking. Note that since the community garden land is owned by NYC Parks, alcohol is not legally permitted: you could be cited by the city police.
No destructive behavior towards people, plants, animals, or garden structures
The garden may have active hives of honeybees, which guests should be aware of

Additional rules for theatre or performance events

Performance should remain in stage area
No usage of garden tools or storage of items in garden

Approval Process

Attend a garden meeting and present your proposal. The schedule is on the calendar. If your event takes place outside of regular garden open hours, you will need to ask for a member to chaperone; however, this is not guaranteed.