Roosevelt Island Barbecue Grill Use Policy, First Come, First Serve - But Exception Made For Bobby Flay and President Obama If They Grill On Roosevelt Island

You Tube Video of 2010 Barbecue at Roosevelt Island Outdoor Grill

A Manhattan Park resident asks the Manhattan Park Google Group:

What's the story with the grill pits near us?  Do we need some kind of permit to use them?  Are they reservable?

Thank you and have a great weekend!

So, what is the Roosevelt Island Barbecue Grill policy? According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC):

Grills are located at Lighthouse Park, West Seawall near the Octagon, Octagon Soccer Field, and the East Seawall South of Queensboro Bridge.

All island grills are first come first served.

Personal/portable BBQ grills are prohibited! The only grills allowed for use are permanent, RIOC-sanctioned grills located throughout the island.

Here's some tips on barbecue grilling from Chef Bobby Flay and President Barack Obama. You think Bobby and the President might do a cooking demonstration on Roosevelt Island like Ellie Krieger did earlier this week?

You Tube Video of Grilling With Bobby Flay and President Barack Obama

Don't forget that the Doctor Steve Show will be broadcasting the Ellie Krieger healthy cooking on a grill segment that was shot earlier this week at the Riverwalk Bar & Grille this Sunday at 6:30 PM on Channel 11.

Image of Ellie Krieger and Doctor Steve Grilling on Roosevelt Island