July is National Picnic month and summer picnics are a great way to enjoy the outdoors and each other’s company, according to US Forest Services.
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) offers designated barbecuing areas in certain city parks where visitors can use charcoal, electric, or piped natural gas grills. Important considerations include:
- Barbecuing only permitted in designated areas, not under trees or near buildings (maintain 10 feet distance); Click here to find Barbecuing Areas near you.
- Propane grills prohibited in parks; dispose of coals properly in red barrels
- Clean up properly and avoid littering
- Events with 20+ people require special permits; barbecuing prohibited for anyone under 18
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America offers a free outdoor festival for New Yorkers to enjoy arts and culture this summer. The program features artists and events in collaboration with New York’s cultural institutions, including:
- Carnegie Hall Citywide: The Knights with Julien Labro (July 11)
- Carnegie Hall Citywide: La Excelencia (July 18)
- Carnegie Hall Citywide: Cécile McLorin Salvant (July 25)
- NYC Circus Festival performance (August 16)
- NYC Opera’s Carmen (September 4-5)
- American Symphony Orchestra’s New York Profiles (September 12)
- Additional performances through August and September featuring jazz, world music, and classical artists
Visit here for complete information, schedule, and details about Bryant Park Picnic Performances.
Central Park Picnics To Go & Delivery provides ready-to-go picnic bags and baskets that can be reserved online and picked up just one block from Central Park’s entrance at W. 100th Street. Their packages include:
- Classic, Deluxe, Family, Kids, and American picnic options serving 1-4 people
- European style picnics with local cheeses, cured meats, baguettes, and accompaniments
- Complete experiences including blankets, cutlery, plates, and picnic spot maps
- Specialty options including romantic picnic baskets, corporate team-building picnics, and group experiences with delivery, setup and cleanup
Visit here for pricing and complete information or to make online reservations.
