Regulations for renting the Hippo Parkhouse

• Set up and clean up must be accomplished within your reservation time.
• There is a $25 non-refundable processing fee included in the price of your reservation.
• You must cancel your reservation 5 business days before your scheduled date to receive a refund. If you cancel after that time, you will not receive a refund.
• The Parkhouse should be returned to its original state after a party. All garbage must be bagged, all decorations removed, and tables and chairs provided to renters for use at the Parkhouse should be wiped down (if needed) and stored.
• Your rental does not include use of any other supplies in the Parkhouse other than the provided tables, chairs, and refrigerator. All items stored in the surrounding cabinets and bins are not for public use. These items belong to The Hippo Playground Project and are not to be disturbed.
• Alcoholic Beverages are not allowed in the room. If you are found to have alcohol in the playroom, you will not be allowed to rent the Parkhouse in the future.
• Your rental only includes the Parkhouse – not the outside playground area which is open to the public.
• You may wish to have a permit to hold the event in the playground as well. You can obtain a permit from the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Permit applications are available online at: www.nyc.gov/parks. Click on the “Permits & Applications” link. Please note: there is a $25 filing fee and the application must be made 30 days prior to your party date. Permits are not required if your outdoor party will have less than 20 participants. However, please understand that with or without a permit, playground areas are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, including picnic tables.
• We reserve the right to charge your credit card for any damage that is incurred during your reservation time.