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Barbecuing Areas
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Barbecuing Rules
Please be cautious when barbecuing and keep a safe distance from patrons, children, and trees. Be courteous to others and please clean the area carefully before you leave. Events involving more than 20 people require a special events permit.
Our rules prohibit:
- Littering and dumping of debris
- Propane
- Barbecuing in non-authorized areas
- Barbecuing next to trees, tree roots, or buildings. Please keep ten feet or more away from any structures.
- Any type of open, ground, or camp fire. Please barbecue at least three feet off the ground.
- Barbecuing by anyone 18 years or younger
Cleaning Up
All coal and matches must be disposed of in designated red barrels. Please do not place anything flammable in a regular litter barrel. Use water to extinguish hot coals. Improperly dumped coals or matches can do major damage to our parks.
List of Barbecuing Areas
| Image | Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Park | First Avenue between East 111th and 114th streets |
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Membership Extension
For a limited time, we are offering qualifying members the opportunity to receive a 3-month membership extension.
To be eligible to receive the extension, you must meet all three qualification criteria:
- You were an active member on August 18, 2025.
- You visited Thomas Recreation Center between February 18, 2025, and August 18, 2025.
- You are a paying member who possesses either an adult membership or a senior, veteran, or person with a disability membership.
If you believe you meet these qualifications, you may submit a request by completing the online form. The deadline to opt-in for the extension is February 27, 2026.
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