Proposals
Greenway Event Proposal Guidelines
The Greenway is bringing Boston together with engaging experiences, and we look forward to hosting your event in the parks! Below are the steps to take to hold an event on the Greenway. Feel free to email us with questions eventproposals@rosekennedygreenway.org.
1. Please complete general event planning (e.g., event size, audience, and infrastructure needs) before contacting the Conservancy with an event proposal. We encourage you to walk the Greenway to understand the parks, but we will be happy to advise which one of the Greenway parks could best accommodate your event and check the availability of that date. Details on park infrastructure and capacity of the parks can be found in the Park Use Guidelines where you will also find park rules and regulations.
2. At least 60 days prior to the proposed event date
- Complete the Boston Parks and Recreation Department Special Event Permit Application
- Complete the Conservancy Event Reservation Request Form (or download the Microsoft Word version)
- Create a rough site map (Click here for Greenway maps.)
- Pay your non-profit ($45) or for-profit ($100) application fee through the Paypal link below or by check. Community groups (North End, Wharf District, Leather District, Chinatown) proposing a community event do not pay an application fee.
Send all to:
eventproposals@rosekennedygreenway.org
OR
Event Proposals
Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy
185 Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
3. Conservancy will review requests, and may require a site visit or additional information. The Conservancy strives to provisionally approve events within 5-10 business days of receiving the application. If event is approved, Conservancy will send copies of the Permit Application to the Boston Parks and Recreation and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).
MassDOT generally takes 10 business days to review and approve applications. If MassDOT has additional questions about the event, the Conservancy will contact you for information.
4. Conservancy will send an Event Agreement to you, which will include information on park usage fee for your event (if required) and on insurance. Fees for events are based on staff time incurred outside of regular business hours and additional infrastructure support; fees range from $250-$2,000. The Event Agreement will contain terms and conditions including required insurance (generally $1M+ general liability coverage).
5. Boston Parks and Recreation generally takes 30-60 days to review Permit Applications and issue their Special Event Park Permit.
6. Depending on the nature of the event, the City may dictate that additional permits are needed from the Fire Department, Inspectional Services Department, or others. Please note that these permits must be obtained by you, the applicant, not by the Conservancy, although Conservancy staff may be able to help provide direction.
7. As far in advance of your event as possible, deliver to the Conservancy
- Signed Event Agreement
- Special Events Park Permit
- Certificate of Insurance
- Marketing information on your event so we can help publicize it
8. Have a fun, and safe, event!
Public Art Proposals
The Greenway Conservancy is not soliciting proposals for public artworks at this time. We will however review unsolicited proposals on a quarterly basis. Write art@rosekennedygreenway.org for more information and to request a proposal form.