Visitors are welcome to capture the beauty of Little Island in photo, video and audio formats. To ensure that the community can enjoy experiencing the views and delights of the park, it is asked that everyone interested in documenting the park, including media, adhere to the following guidelines. For inquiries, please visit our Contact Us page here.

All photography and videography shoots must refrain from the following prohibited activities:

  • Flying drones
  • Walking on the plant beds
  • Filming in areas that endanger the privacy of park visitors
  • Using excessive props and professional equipment without advanced approval from the communications team
  • The use of tripods
  • Resting or securing equipment to park trees, shrubs, fences or benches
  • Asking park visitors to sign release forms
Commercial Filming & Photography

Little Island is unable to accommodate media requests for commercial photography or videography not directly related to its function as a public park and performance space. Requests are limited to news organizations that are on assignment to cover Little Island artists, performances or related activities.

Photographers and broadcast crews from accredited news outlets

Accredited news outlets are welcome to cover Little Island events, subject to approval by the Little Island communications team. Requests must be made at least 48 to 72 hours in advance. To make a request, please visit the Contact Us page here. No photographers or TV crews are permitted without prior approval.

  • Film and photo shoots are only permitted during hours of operation. The park does not close for shoots of any kind.
  • In the interest of making Little Island spaces accessible for all, crew size must be limited to 10 people or less.
  • Shoots may not interfere with other visitors’ enjoyment of the park. Public space is shared space at all times.
Small Shoot Guidelines
  • Visitors are welcome to take photos/videos in the park as long as they are not blocking traffic, making exclusive use of an area or disrupting normal activity.
  • If you require a crew, please visit the Contact Us page here to provide Little Island’s communications team with details about the scope of your shoot (This does not automatically grant approval).
  • Cameras must be self-contained, may not draw on Little Island power sources and must be operated by a single individual.
  • From time to time, visitors may wish to use Little Island as a location for personal photos (engagement, wedding or similar special occasions).
    Policies that apply to casual visitor photography/videography apply.