Weather Update: Goatham Festival Due to the likelihood of a storm throughout the day, we are postponing Goatham Festival (originally July 12) to Friday, July 19th. Thank you for your understanding as we consider the safety of our goats, staff, volunteers, and community. We look forward to seeing you there as we welcome back our […]
Join us for a celebration welcoming back our herd of 7 goats to Riverside Park at this free festival! Learn more at riversideparknyc.org/goatham. NEW Date: Friday, July 19th Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location: Lawn north of Ten Mile River Playground at 151st Street Enjoy refreshments and treats from local vendors Live music performances […]
Over the past four summers, the goats have successfully cleared the slopes at 120th Street, allowing the human staff to install native understory and large trees, protecting the mature tree canopy. This summer, the hard-working goats had been given a new job site at West 143rd Street, where they’re munching on poison ivy and other […]
After a very successful summer of eating non-native plants and poison ivy, Riverside Park Conservancy’s beloved goats are heading home for the winter. The Conservancy is celebrating the five goats – Romeo, Mallomar, Butterball, Kash, and Rufus – with a farewell ceremony on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1-2 PM at 143rd Street and Riverside Drive, […]
