Join us for a fun day of giving back to our community by helping rake leaves in the beautiful Riverside Park. This event is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, meet new people, and make a difference. No experience necessary, just bring your energy and enthusiasm! You may know of the "Leave the leaves" […]
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' Monument in Riverside Park. Her talk derives from her recent book, Politics and Memory: Civil War Monuments in Gilded Age New York (Yale University Press). The book illuminates the historical context […]
Join us in supporting our Sustainability Team with compost processing and gardening work at the 95th Street Compost Compound!
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 for rolling, releasing, and reinventing yourself. Together, we’ll tap into the spiral rave through body rolling, movement energetix, embodiment practices, and aerobic dancing. No dance experience is encouraged! This event […]
Volunteer in the sweet spot of Riverside Park between 72nd and 96th Streets!
Join us as we steward the gardens in Sakura Park!
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 […]
Moving for Life is a gentle workout that begins with breathing exercises, then moves into active aerobic dancing that strengthens body awareness. 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 House are across […]
Work together with our gardeners to maintain select areas of South Park!
We invite you to join us in reconnecting with nature by participating in a guided Forest Bathing experience. Allow yourself to connect with the park in a way you never have before. The program includes a short, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water, snacks, and […]
Monthly walks through birding hotspots in Riverside Park, led by Riverside Park Conservancy Field Staff.
Celebrate the season with a holiday tree lighting, live music, decoration making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).
