The Bowery Boys recently featured a full length episode of their podcast on Riverside Park and its unique history – called “Heaven on the Hudson.” It offers great insights into the development of the Park, as well as that of…Read More
The City has allocated $348 million to address the deterioration of the “overbuild” — more commonly known as the roof of the Amtrak Tunnel between 72nd and 123rd Streets — in Riverside Park. Failures in the overbuild have damaged pathways, limited access for…Read More
The rumors are true. New York’s most famous goats are b-a-a-a-a-a-a-ck. After a one-year hiatus, Riverside Park Conservancy has announced that the infamous goat ‘interns’ will be back to work on invasive plant removal in the Park this summer. They…Read More
Beth Krebs‘ work champions faith against the odds. This faith that a more humane world is possible is frequently challenged by evidence to the contrary. Her installations, videos, sculptures, and participatory projects present humans as alternately tender and absurd. Flags…Read More
Mark Joshua Epstein is an artist, educator and curator. He received an MFA from the Slade School of Fine Arts, University College London, and a BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Epstein has had solo or…Read More
On March 12, 2021 the Conservancy submitted testimony as part of the New Yorkers For Parks Play Fair Coalition. We ask that the City reverses last year’s painful budget cuts and restores the necessary funds to the budget as an immediate and necessary step toward adequately…Read More
As a gift to our neighbors as we emerge from this horrible pandemic, and in celebration of Riverside Park Conservancy’s 35th Anniversary, we will host a free summer-long art exhibition throughout the Park. Opening on June 5, this exhibition — called RE:GROWTH,…Read More
On January 27, 2021 Conservancy submitted testimony in support of Int. 1059 – A Local Law in relation to a report on community garden food processing and agriculture. Volunteers from Jenny’s Garden also submitted personal testimonies about their involvement at Riverside…Read More
This page was last updated on 11/10/20. PROJECTS IN PROGRESS Riverside Park South Phase 6. Phase 6 – the final stage of Riverside Park South construction – stretches from 59th to 65th Streets. This last phase of the park will introduce a large,…Read More
Riverside Park north of 120th Street has seen years of neglect and disinvestment, which has led to great disparities in amenities, cleanliness, and overall conditions between the Park’s northern and southern tiers. The Conservancy is determined to address that –…Read More
