WHAT’S HAPPENING
Upcoming Events
Nov 15
Saturday
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Hidden in Plain Sight: A History of the New York Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
102nd Street Field House
Akela Reason, art historian and professor of history at the University of Georgia, will discuss the complex history of the New York Soldiers’ and Sailors’…
Nov 17
Monday
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Volunteer at the Compost Compound!
95th Street Compost Compound
Join us in supporting our Sustainability Team with compost processing and gardening work at the 95th Street Compost Compound!
Nov 18
Tuesday
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bodyroll in the Field House
102nd Street Field House
Bodyroll is a dance practice pulsing with pure joy. Classes ignite embodied empowerment and energize a cathartic release. The experience is designed to alchemize a playful perspective…
Conservancy updates
Latest News
From projects and initiatives to programming and activities, there is always something new and exciting happening in the Park. Keep up with it all here.
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Leading a Revolution in Meadow Technology
A project 2 years in the making, our work restoring a slope on the bike path in West Harlem has reached an exciting new milestone: installing wildflower sod from Meadow Lab.
Major Drainage Improvement Project Set to Begin Construction in Fall 2025
NYC Parks—supported by advocacy from Riverside Park Conservancy and engaged members of the local community—secured a total of $26,015,000 in NYC Capital funding to confront the park’s drainage issues head‑on.
Celebrating City of Forest Day in Riverside Park
On Saturday, October 4th, Riverside Park Conservancy joined forces with Council Member Gale Brewer to co-host a special event in honor of City of Forest Day.
Riverside Park Conservancy Will Celebrate Urban Soil Health at ‘Compost-a-palooza,’ First-Ever Compost Festival
A celebration of compost, community and the crucial role healthy soil plays in urban environments like New York City, the festival will feature interactive demonstrations, hands-on science experiments, giveaways, and live music…
Creating a Healthier Urban Forest Across Two Boroughs
Urban forests are essential to creating a healthy ecosystem and environment, especially in a dense city like New York. In the spirit of Climate Week, we are excited to reflect on the…
IT STARTS WITH YOU!
Volunteer
Volunteerism is at the heart of the Conservancy’s mission to restore, maintain, and improve Riverside Park.
Community involvement is essential to the park’s well-being, and our Grassroots Volunteer Program invites individuals and groups of all ages and skill levels to make meaningful contributions to the park’s overall care.
WE COUNT ON NEIGHBORS LIKE YOU!
Donate
Our vital green space depends on the generosity of individual donors. With 400 acres to care for and limited resources, your support is essential to ensuring we can keep the Park healthy and resilient.
We Count on Neighbors Like You!
