 Auburndale Cove Picnic Permits:
The Parks and Recreation Department issues permits for picnics at the Auburndale Cove, West Pine Street, Auburndale. The "cove" is situated along the scenic Charles River.
Picnic areas will accommodate groups of up to 50 or 100 persons. Permits are issued to Newton Residents Only, and may be obtained for weekdays and weekends, Memorial Day through Labor Day, or weekends only in April, May and September.
The use of alcohol is not permitted at the Auburndale Cove unless a group wishes to put the alcohol for sale to its users. This will require the application of a special use permit available on this site and license from the City of Newton Alcohol Commission.
Additionally, the use of amplified music, live music and kiddy rides are not allowed without the specialty use permit and specific approval of the various departments that would be involved (legal, inspectional services, police, fire, health and EMS).
Cars, trucks and motorcycles are not allowed in the park. There is ample parking in the lot on West Pine Street.
Saturday and Weekday permits are available from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM; Sunday permits are available from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
To book a site: Please call 617.796.1500 or e-mail parks@newtonma.gov to reserve an area, once the area is reserved, send in the application along with the payment, the processed permit will be returned to you via e-mail or in a self addressed stamped envelope.
Auburndale Cove Picnic Application
Directions to Auburndale Cove Picnic area
Special Event Instructions
Special Event Application
Liquor License Paperwork
Contact: Channon Ames for Picnic Information
****New In 2013***** Nahanton Park Picnic Permit
The Parks and Recreation Department issues permits for picnics in Nahanton Park located at the 455 Nahanton Street entrance- situated along the scenic Charles River.
The picnic area will accommodate groups of up to 50 people. There is NO GRILLING allowed at this location.
Permits are issued to Newton Residents Only, and may be obtained for weekdays and weekends, Memorial Day through Labor Day, or weekends only in April, May and September. the use of amplified music, live music and kiddy rides are not allowed without the specialty use permit and specific approval of the various departments that would be involved (legal, inspectional services, police, fire, health and EMS). Saturday and Weekday permits are available from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM; Sunday permits are available from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
To book a site: Please call 617.796.1500 or e-mail parks@newtonma.gov to reserve an area, once the area is reserved, send in the application along with the payment, the processed permit will be returned to you via e-mail or in a self addressed stamped envelope.
Nahanton Park Picnic Application
Contact:Robin McLaughlin for picnic information, 617.796.1510 or at parks@newtonma.gov
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