For over 35 years, the Conservancy has been lucky to work with the Hippo Playground Project, an all-volunteer group originally dedicated to maintaining the Hippo playground and providing free activities for the community. The popularity of Hippo Playground is a testament to the amazing care the neighborhood has for one of its treasures.
In 2025, we expanded on this foundation by launching the Riverside Playground Partners, with a broad focus on all our playgrounds to ensure we can provide the highest standard of care and programming throughout the Park. The Riverside Playground Partners will be a new collaborative effort between local families and Conservancy staff.
