Spring is in the air — the official start of the season is just a few days away! With lots of sunshine and plants sprouting up throughout our 6 miles, the Park is buzzing with energy and excitement. Let us know what signs of spring you’ve spotted by tagging us in your favorite snapshots on social media.
Warmer weather means even more happening in your park! Read on to learn about what’s going on in Riverside:
Introducing Our New Website
You may have noticed some big changes on www.riversideparknyc.org — we just launched an entirely new website! We hope you will use the site as a guide as you get out to the Park to explore, attend events, and volunteer.
Working with creative marketing agency E11 Group, we created a more mobile-friendly user experience. Here are some highlights of what you can do on the new site:
- Learn about the latest park improvements on our updated projects tracker
- View our interactive map, featuring lots of newly added locations
- Read our latest blog posts for a behind-the-scenes look at work in the Park
- Peruse our events calendar to enjoy activities for all ages — from fitness to art to horticulture!
Our First Partner Summit: A Success!
Last month, we held a very successful Riverside Partner Summit — the first of many to come! Designed to bring our partners together to share knowledge, inspiration, and dialogue, the Summit featured thoughtful discussions and panels that showcased our grassroots beginnings, examined how we’ve evolved as a community, and explored the ways we’re adapting to our changing climate.
Special thanks to our wonderful panelists and speakers who shared their expertise and love for our beloved neighborhood park! Read more about this day of community and collaboration here.
Bringing Bathrooms to a Beloved Recreation Area
Time for some 🚽 talk! We need your help to bring much-needed bathroom access to the 110th recreation area! This area is a hub of activity, with opportunities to enjoy basketball, baseball, handball, skateboarding, and pickleball.
Every donation will go directly to a dedicated fund for this important effort — and be matched dollar for dollar by a generous donor. Plus, your gift could snag you a special paddle set or hat! Click here to learn more & support the campaign.
Run with Us in the TCS NYC Marathon this Fall!
Interested in running the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon this November? We’re looking for enthusiastic runners who love Riverside Park to join Team Running Side by Riverside!
As an Official Charity Partner for this iconic New York City race, all team members receive guaranteed entry into the race while supporting our work through fundraising. To learn more and join our waitlist, please click here.