Riverside Park
News 
May 11, 2009
New Yorkers Fly Kites in First Annual Kite Festival
On Saturday, the Parks Department and FlyNY hosted architects, artists, community children, and...
March 9, 2009
Women's History and New York City Parks (Parks II)
We continue our look at New York City parks and monuments named for important women in history.
August 25, 2008
All Aboard The Newest Segment Of Riverside Park South!
Standing before a historic New York Central steam locomotive, on August 19, Parks &...
August 19, 2008
All Aboard the Newest Segment of Riverside Park South!
The 3.5-acre park is one of the last remaining links in a continuous Hudson River Greenway.
June 2, 2008
Memorial Plaza Reopened on Memorial Day
Parks cut the ribbon on the reconstruction of the Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Memorial Plaza, adjacent...
April 12, 2008
20,000 Trees Planted in New York City
Hands on New York Day is the largest single-day tree planting effort in NYC history!
December 4, 2007
Manhattan’s District 14 Is The Cleanest!
At the Best of Parks awards ceremony, District 14 in Manhattan was honored with the Cleanest...
October 23, 2007
New Improvements On The 70th Anniversary Of Riverside Park’s Expansion
In honor of the 70th anniversary of its historic expansion, Parks & Recreation recently...
October 17, 2007
Mayor Bloomberg And Commissioner Benepe Break Ground On Riverwalk In Riverside Park
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe...
August 20, 2007
Celebrating National Marina Day & Boat Basin Anniversary
On August 11, National Marina Day, Parks & Recreation opened the doors of its flagship...
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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.
