Governors Island Preservation and Education Group

Special Events

Steps away, yet a world apart from the bustle of the City, Governors Island is in the heart of New York Harbor and has outstanding views of Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Statue of Liberty. Only a seven minute ferry ride away and with 13 acres of playing fields and additional outdoor spaces, Governors Island could be a great venue for your next event or corporate picnic.

Outdoor events

Governors Island has several outstanding outdoor locations that are ideal for corporate picnics, field days, or other events. These spaces include more than a dozen acres of baseball fields, volleyball and basketball courts on the Island's southern end, as well as various green lawns and open spaces in the Historic District. The park-like surroundings are perfect for groups to get together. For additional information and pricing, please call 212-440-2200. To download a special events permit, click here.

Film and Video Location: Historical & Contemporary Settings and Open Space

Consider Governors Island for your next film, television, video or still photography shoot. With historic buildings and landscapes dating from 1800 to 1945, warehouse buildings, contemporary housing structures and parks, recreational fields and unparalleled views from the Verrazano Bridge north to Brooklyn Bridge, Governors Island provides your next project with numerous architectural, landscape and vistas to suit your project's requirements (click here for our gallery of photographs).

For information on rental spaces on Governors Island—both indoor and outdoor – contact the Governors Island Preservation & Education Corporation: events-gipec@empire.state.ny.us.

Downloads:

Site Location Information for Film and Video Shoots:
Click Here to download a permit application for filming and production on Governors Island.

Permits must be obtained prior to undertaking regulated activities. Applications to conduct regulated activities or uses must be submitted at least ten (10) business days in advance of the planned event, activity or use. Regulated activities include, but are not limited to, field use, commercial or film/photography, and special events.

Watch out for the News section:

May 12, Governors Island announces new ferry waiting room More...

April 10th: GIPEC Board approves funds to begun demolition of non-historic buildings on Governors Island More...

Park News: The acclaimed team of West 8/Rogers Marvel/Diller Scofidio + Renfro/Quennell Rothschild/SMWM is the winning team to design the park and open space on Governors Island, including a new park and promenade.

● Read the press release
● Read a transcript of the press conference