Winter in Riverside: Our Team’s Work
If you haven’t been out in the park on these blustery winter days, you may be surprised to know there is still much going on!
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Upcoming Events
Mar 18
Tuesday
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Shape Up NYC Bodyweight Blast
102nd Street Field House
Join us for 45 minutes of bodyweight exercises, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. This class is high-energy with programming options for all levels!
Mar 19
Wednesday
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Spring Yoga in the Field House
102nd Street Field House
Join Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria for a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. This event…
Mar 21
Friday
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Volunteer in South Park!
W 68th Street & Riverside Blvd
Work together with our gardeners to maintain select areas of South Park. We will be primarily doing weeding and general horticultural maintenance. Please meet at…
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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Sustainable Food Systems | Rooted Community Series
Sycamore May, Director of Sustainability and Communications at Handsome Brook Farms, explores the current state of the food system in the US and provides insights into where it is headed.
Riverside Park Volunteers Come Together for ‘Tree-Cycling’ at Mulchfest 2025
On Saturday, January 11, 2025, Riverside Park Conservancy hosted another successful Mulchfest at River Run Playground on 83rd Street in the Park. Mulchfest, a city-wide NYC Parks initiative, recycles New York City’s…
Reflections on 2024: A Vibrant Year in Riverside Park
Thank you to our professional staff whose talent and dedication kept Riverside Park thriving this year. Donate to support them. We asked the team to reflect on their favorite memories of 2024…
Riverside Park Conservancy Statement on Ongoing New York City Brush Fires and Drought
Riverside Park Conservancy is deeply concerned and disheartened by the ongoing brush fires and drought conditions impacting New York City and the surrounding region. As a Conservancy caring for 6 miles of…
Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa Secures $500,000 for Restoration of Fort Washington Park’s Tennis Courts
Thanks to Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa, the tennis courts at 172nd Street in Fort Washington will undergo a full $500,000 renovation. These courts are well-loved for their scenic views of 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 in making meaningful contributions to the park’s overall care.
WE COUNT ON NEIGHBORS LIKE YOU!
Donate
Our vital green space requires dedicated resources. With 400 acres of public parkland to restore, maintain, and enhance, it is essential to have your support to ensure its health and resilience for present and future generations.
We Count on Neighbors Like You!
