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In the spring of 2020, the Parks and Open Space Partners group formed to collaborate on advocacy and share insights on the pandemic’s impact on fundraising, volunteer work, and public programming. 24 parks and open space nonprofits conducted a study…Read More
In the spring of 2020, a coalition of nonprofit organizations, including Riverside Park Conservancy, formed the Parks and Open Space Partners – NYC group to advocate for the city’s critical public spaces in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis and…Read More
The 83rd Street Tunnel project brought new paving, additional pedestrian and bicycle signage, new fencing, fresh tunnel painting, and new trees – all thanks to one private donor. More plantings to come in spring 2020. https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2019/12/13/riverside-park-improvement-unveiled-
The Mayor and the NYC Parks Commissioner have allocated $11.5 million toward studying and fixing Riverside Park’s drainage infrastructure, with particular focus on the most severely impacted area between 108th and 116th Streets. In summer 2019, The New York Times wrote…Read More
I Love the Upper West Side highlights Eleanor Roosevelt (72nd Street), Soldiers’ and Sailors (89th Street), and Joan of Arc (93rd Street) in a recent article about Riverside Drive. A New York State of Mind on Riverside Drive
Sure we’re lowkey, and love all the parks, but we didn’t *mind* that Gothamist called Riverside Park the best in all of NYC. https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/photos-ultimate-guide-riverside-park-lowkey-best-park-nyc
The public has been “voting the GOAT” on the Conservancy’s website since the herd’s arrival back in May 2019, and the election is tight. The top 5 vote-getters will be welcomed by fans, elected officials, and paparazzi for a prestigious…Read More
Statement on the passing of Robert M. Morgenthau July 22, 2019 The Board of Trustees and Staff of Riverside Park Conservancy honor the life of Robert M. Morgenthau, Manhattan’s longest-serving district attorney and long-time friend of Riverside Park. We honor…Read More
2019 Participatory Budget Voting Week is March 30 – April 7! City Council Members are asking their constituents to decide how discretionary funds will be allocated. Participating districts have $1 million available for local projects, to be selected by the…Read More
In the fall of 2018, several young trees were planted as part of the Phase V construction in Riverside Park South. Not only do these new trees symbolize welcome progress in the creation of brand new park space, but they are…Read More