Riverside Park

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...

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...

Know Before You Go

The 79th Street Boat Basin marina is currently closed. No vessel dockage, moorage, anchorage or launch services are available. The marina will be dredged and reconstructed to modern codes and standards. The marina is anticipated to reopen in 2025.

Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov