Riverside Park
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American Memorial to Six Million Jews of Europe
- Location: 83rd Street Esplanade
- Description: Tablet set in walk
- Materials: Barre granite
- Dimensions: H: 3'11" W: 3'11" D: 4"
- Cast: 1947
- Dedicated: 1947
- Donor: American Memorial to Six Million Jews of Europe, Inc.
- Inscription: THIS IS THE SITE FOR / THE AMERICAN MEMO- / RIAL TO THE HEROES OF / THE WARSAW GHETTO / BATTLE APRIL-MAY 1943 / AND TO THE SIX MIL- / LION JEWS OF EUROPE / MARTYRED IN THE CAUSE / OF HUMAN LIBERTY
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Directions to Riverside Park

Know Before You Go
There are currently 2 service interruptions affecting access within this park.
West 79th Street Boat Basin
There are service changes at this facility. Transient and seasonal moorings will not be available for the 2020 season
West 79th Street Boat Basin
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are service changes at this marina.
Marinas, boatyards, and boat launches are open for personal use of vessels only. Group activities, social gatherings, vessel charters, and rentals are prohibited. Vessel servicing, fueling, and pumpout stations are open. Please maintain strict social distancing of at least six feet and clean and sanitize your vessels after each use.
Also, transient and seasonal moorings will not be available for the 2020 season.
