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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
News 
January 31, 2001
PARKLANDS AND PLANNING IN 2000
Parks are growing, and the more land we acquire the more they can thrive. The 110-acre Ocean...
January 30, 2001
RECREATION: 2000 IN REVIEW AND WHAT’S IN STORE FOR 2001
When it comes to recreation, Parks believes kids should have fun, safe places to play when...
January 4, 2001
EVERGREEN TREES TO BE RECYCLED IN MULCH FEST 2001
This Saturday, January 6, Christmas trees will make the reverse trip-out of the spotlight on...
November 20, 2000
THE RIVERSIDE/FORT WASHINGTON LINK: A WHOLE GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARKS
It was a simple idea: join two separate stretches of trail to create unprecedented public...
October 17, 2000
Parks Program Focuses On Teens
Teens at Parks, originally designed for the youth in the Administration for Children's...
September 11, 2000
ROAD RUNNERS RACE TO BROADWAY
On Sunday, September 11, Commissioner Henry J. (StarQuest) Stern kicked off the Road Runners...
Directions to Riverside Park
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
