Day Use Areas (DUAs) are those locations on City Property designated for public use without the need for a NYCDEP Access Permit. These areas may be near Water Supply facilities and usually have some improvements. DUAs may or may not have management agreements with local municipalities.
(a) Designations. DUAs and their allowed uses will be designated by NYCDEP on NYCDEP maps on the NYCDEP website and by NYCDEP sign postings.
(b) Uses. Permitted uses will be posted on signs in the DUA, and may, at NYCDEP's discretion, include one or more of the following activities: walking, picnicking, in-line skating, dog walking, bicycling and Fishing. Permitted uses will also be posted on signs and on the NYCDEP website.
(c) Hours. Hours of use will be posted on NYCDEP signage and will typically be dawn to dusk.
(Added City Record 5/31/2019, eff. 6/30/2019)