Accessibility Info
PARK FACT:
One of the forces behind the completion of the grid on the Upper West Side and the creation of Riverside Park was the rise in real estate values after the Civil War and the need for more housing out at the edges of Manhattan to relieve congestion.
Riverside Park
Riverside Dr. to Hudson River, W. 72 St.to St Clair Pl.
Manhattan
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 222.41
Bathrooms
| Name | Location | Open Year-Round | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Park (Boat Basin) | Riverside Drive to Hudson River, West 59th Street to Clair Place | No | |
| Riverside Park (Café) | 105th Street, next to Henry Hudson Parkway | No |  |
| Riverside Park (Claremont) | West 124 Street & Riverside Drive | Yes | |
| Riverside Park (Classic Playground) | 72nd to 79th streets between Hudson River and Henry Hudson Parkway | Yes | |
| Riverside Park (Dinosaur Playground) | West 97 Street & Riverside Drive | Yes | |
| Riverside Park (Hippo Playground) | West 91 Street & Riverside Drive | Yes | |
| Riverside Park (Neufeld Playground) | West 76 Street & Riverside Drive | Yes | |
| Riverside Park (River Run Playground) | West 83 Street & Riverside Drive | Yes | |
| Riverside Park (Tennis Courts) | Riverside Drive & West 96th Street | Yes |
Know Before You Go
The northernmost A-dock at the 79th Street Boat Basin is currently closed to public access for structural enhancements. The dock will be further supported with non-wood pilings and a new wave screen.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2013
