Riverside Park

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...

July 20, 2007

This Weekend In Parks

Bronx Get crafty with the family this weekend at Wave Hill. Create your own custom-made...

July 11, 2007

Parks Welcomes Paddlers: New York State Adds First Nyc Park Sites To Its Hudson River Water Trail

Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Hudson River Valley Greenway Chairman Barnabas McHenry, Hudson River...

May 17, 2007

A Whole New Meaning To SUV

On May 4, Parks showcased a new addition to its green fleet: the city’s first solar...

November 13, 2006

Renovating A Playground & Promenade At Riverside Park

In recent weeks, Parks celebrated two major improvements to a jewel of Manhattan's West Side -...

November 6, 2006

Parks Breaks Ground At Riverside Park’s Serpentine Promenade

Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined Manhattan Borough President Scott...

Know Before You Go

Riverside Park (72nd Street)

The kayak launch site at 72nd Street in Riverside Park is closed for the season. Please visit The New York City Water Trail page to find other kayak launches.