Built on the former site of the New York Central Railroad’s 60th Street Yard, Riverside Park South was once the primary import, export and classification area for Manhattan’s sole all-freight train line for over a century. At this yard, the New York Central Railroad operated bulk cargo piers and transfer bridges, including the extant 69th […]
The New York Historical Society and Summer on the Hudson partner for a monuments tour of Riverside Park, an Olmstead gem and one of New York City’s Scenic Landmarks.
Riverside Park Conservancy and our generous supporters present the Fall 2024 edition of Charlotte Mayerson's Overlook Concert series, featuring talent from French Cookin' Blues Band, The James Limerick Kerr Bluegrass Duo, and The Manhattan School of Music’s Center for Career Readiness & Community Impact. October 6: James Limerick Kerr Bluegrass Duo - Bluegrass uses traditional […]
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!
Jenny's Garden (also known as Riverside Valley Community Garden) is a living example of collective, community-based agriculture within an urban landscape. Come help us pick up trash and do some light weeding in this beautiful vegetable garden! This event takes place the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 1pm to 3pm. No prior […]
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The Conservancy's Sustainability team invites you to support us with gardening work and landscape maintenance at the 95th Street Compost Compound. The compost that is currently in progress at our site is created right here in Riverside Park! We utilize machinery for the composting work, and when the compost is ready it will be applied […]
Work with our gardener Jonas to maintain Buckeye Garden, a beautiful space filled with buckeyes and ferns, as well as the neighboring conservation areas. Please meet Jonas at Hippo Playground at 9am. If you enter the Park at 91st Street, you will follow the path down the slope and to the left. The playground will […]
Sakura Park is a beautiful area full of cherry trees and serene views. We're excited to partner you with our longtime gardener, Winston Johnson, to steward and show love to this area of Morningside Heights. Please sign up on our Eventbrite here!
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 takes place in the newly-renovated 102nd Street Field House. Enter the Park at 102nd Street and Riverside Drive, then descend to the promenade level. The stairs to the Field […]
Help us show some love to these beautiful green spaces along Riverside Drive! We will primarily be taking care of weeding and trash removal. Location will rotate between 116th Street & Riverside Drive and 110th Street & Riverside Drive. For existing volunteers: please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal. For new volunteers: please email [email protected] for information […]
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 the park entrance at 68th Street & Riverside Blvd. For existing volunteers: please sign up through the Grassroots Volunteer Portal. For new volunteers: please email [email protected] for information about how to get involved. […]
