CxRA Venues include some of our city’s most iconic and cultural landmarks. As we look forward to the re-awakening of New York City and warmer days ahead, we invite you to turn your event “inside out” at one of these beautiful outdoor spaces where we can bring your guests together in a safe, socially-distanced setting.
We are pleased to share our curated list of exclusive and preferred outdoor venues. The listed guest capacities are based on 100% occupancy. Actual capacities will be determined by applicable New York State guidelines for in-person and catered events.
Welcome back, we’ve missed you. The welcoming green space of Barclay’s Capital Grove is located just north of the Metropolitan Opera House, next to the Paul Milstein Pool and Terrace. The “BCG Club” features a more relaxed outdoor club atmosphere than the Main Stage. Rectangular in shape and planted with London Plane Trees, the Grove offers a shaded canopy complete with flexible cabaret seating underneath for guests to sit back and enjoy their time at Lincoln Center.
10 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023
Barclay's Capital Grove x Total Capacity 135 Guests x Capacities subject to change based on event layout
Recommended For: x Re-imagined Cocktail Receptions x Gala Dinners x Meetings and Lectures x Film Screenings x Live Performances x Graduations Illustration: Ceylan A. Sahin Eker Celebrate the restart of the arts in New York City at one of the world's unparalleled cultural hubs. Set amidst verdant trees and planted flowerbeds, Damrosch Park has been the open-air ballroom for New York City’s greatest outdoor dance party, Midsummer Night Swing since 1989 as well as numerous free concerts every summer. The Damrosch Park “Main Stage” will provide you with the stage, the screen, the staff, and the spectacular space. Now, you bring the show!
62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues
Damrosch Park x Total Capacity 400 Guests x Capacities subject to change based on event layout
Recommended For: x Re-imagined Cocktail Receptions x Gala Dinners x Meetings and Lectures x Film Screenings x Live Performances x Graduations Illustration: Ceylan A. Sahin Eker As a jewel in the crown of Lincoln Center, the David H. Koch Theater Terrace is a great option for outdoor events with breathtaking views of Revson Fountain as well as the entire 16 acre campus. Located on the second floor of the Koch Theater, The Terrace is an exterior portico adjoining the Promenade that can be used in many ways from a simple meeting and reception to an intimate wedding celebration. The Terrace is a classic and glamorous destination for any outdoor reception or event.
20 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023
David H. Koch Theater Terrace x Standing Reception 100 Guests x Seated Dinner 60 Guests
Recommended For: x Re-imagined Cocktail Receptions x Seated Dinners x Milestone Celebrations Aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum enjoy spectacular views of Manhattan and the Hudson River spanning from the Statue of Liberty to the George Washington Bridge. With multiple options for outdoor entertaining, the Intrepid Museum sets an enchanting ambiance for an intimate reception on the Fantail, seated dinners on the Terraces, or a gala on the flight deck among the Museum’s aircraft collection against the glittering skyline.
Pier 86, West 46th St & 12th Ave
Flight Deck x Standing Reception 1,600 Guests Fantail x Standing Reception 75 Guests | Seated Dinner 60 Guests Starboard Aircraft Terrace x Standing Reception 120 Guests | Seated Dinner 100 Portside Aircraft Terrace x Standing Reception 125 Guests | Seated Dinner 100 Guests
Recommended For: x Re-imagined Cocktail Receptions x Seated Dinners x Milestone Celebrations x Corporate Meetings and Town Hall Events The Central Park Zoo is a tranquil oasis in the heart of Manhattan and one of the most idyllic locations in New York City. Whether sipping cocktails as our sea lions glide gracefully through the water or strolling through the lush gardens taking in the elegant architecture, you will be inspired by exotic wildlife and breathtaking city skyline views. This unique event space is perfect for cocktail receptions and seated dinners. The open space has the flexibility to accommodate a variety of event plans utilizing a combination of zoo exhibitions, outdoor garden, covered pavilion, and tented event space.
64th Street and 5th Avenue, NY, NY 10021
Central Park Zoo x Standing Reception 150 to 1,800 Guests x Seated Dinner 75 to 700 Guests x Tented Event Space Available
Recommended For: x Re-imagined Cocktail Receptions x Gala Dinners x Weddings x Milestone Celebrations x Team Building Outings x Corporate Family Days Enjoy extraordinary views of Fifth Avenue and St. Patrick’s Cathedral from this historic, manicured rooftop garden, complete with a reflective pool and fountain. This private, customizable indoor and outdoor space accommodates guests for a reception or a seated meal. Guests may experience the outdoor garden in any season, a tented section of the garden is offered year-round.
620 5th Ave, New York, NY 10020
620 Loft & Garden Rooftop x Standing Reception 165 Guests x Seated Dinner 70 Guests
Recommended For: x Re-imagined Cocktail Receptions x Seated Dinners x Product Launches x Summer Rooftop Parties x Weddings x Milestone Celebrations A truly New York experience, the roof is 5,000 square feet of event space, one of the largest in Manhattan, and a gorgeous wide open space that can be used al fresco or can be fully enclosed and tented to provide a climate controlled space with views of New York City.
500 West 36th Street New York, NY 10018
The Roof x Standing Reception 250 Guests x Seated Dinner 175 Guests x Theater 200 Guests
Recommended For: x Re-imagined Cocktail Receptions x Seated Dinners x Product Launches x Meetings and Town Hall Events x Live Performances x Weddings and Milestone Celebrations The experience begins at street level, where a stairwell with reflecting lights that emulate the sense of walking under water, serves as a threshold between two worlds - just one of the many access points to The Rooftop at 74Wythe.Take in sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline from four terraced levels, each with its own unique layout: Main Deck, North Terrace, East Deck, and Crow's Nest. The Main Deck features a 2,300 square-foot retractable glass enclosure.
74 Wythe Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11249
x Main Deck Standing 220 | Seated 175 Guests x North Terrace Standing 80 | Seated 60 Guests x Crow’s Nest Standing 70 | Seated Dinner 60 Guests x East Deck Standing 30 | Seated Dinner 30 Guests x Full Space Reception 400 | Seated Dinner 3250 Guests
Recommended For: x Re-imagined Cocktail Receptions x Seated Dinners x Product Launches x Summer Rooftop Parties x Corporate Meeting and Town Hall Events x Weddings and Milestone Celebrations The Bordone LIC is a premier event venue located in Long Island City, New York that is ideal for both intimate and extravagant event celebrations. The Bordone LIC boasts stunning views of the city skyline from their outdoor spaces which include a 6,000 square foot terrace overlooking the water and Queensboro Bridge, and a 3,000 square foot rooftop with panoramic views of New York City.
43-10 9th Street Long Island City, NY 11101
Main Space Outdoor Terrace x Standing Reception 500 Guests x Seated Dinner 300 Guests Penthouse Rooftop x Standing Reception 150 Guests x Seated Dinner 75 Guests
Recommended For: x Re-imagined Cocktail Receptions x Seated Dinners x Product Launches x Meeting and Town Hall Events x Weddings and Milestone Celebrations Our number one priority is to safely and successfully serve our guests at every event. This will take diligence and a firm commitment to adhere to all government regulations, event venue guidelines, and CxRA operating procedures.
Regardless of what hurdles and challenges we may encounter, we will never waiver in our commitment to providing the highest quality of food, beverage and service at events.
For CxRA outdoor entertaining inquiries, the latest on venue capacity, and federal and state event guidelines, please reach out to our CxRA Sales Team at [email protected].