Membership Event Galleries

Friends with Benefits members celebrated summer in Hudson River Park with drinks, light bites and waterfront views at this annual member event. The celebration welcomed members at all levels.

In spring 2026, our Gardener and Steward members gathered at Pier 57 for a special Leadership Panel featuring Friends Executive Director Connie Fishman and Trust President and CEO Noreen Doyle, moderated by Trust Board Member and Tribeca Citizen Owner and Editorial Director Pam Frederick. Guests then enjoyed a cocktail reception at OfCorsica!.

Arbor, Skipper, Gardener and Steward members joined us at the Park's Pier 40 Wetlab for an exclusive tour with our River Project team. Members enjoyed meeting local wildlife and learning more about the Park's 400-acre Estuarine Sanctuary.

Skipper, Gardener and Steward members joined us as VIPs at the 25th Annual Blues BBQ Festival! Featuring outstanding blues artists from around the country and some of NYC's finest barbecue, this annual festival is a summer highlight in HRPK. Check out photos from the Friends VIP section!

All our Friends with Benefits members were invited to Drift In to celebrate summer in Hudson River Park with drinks and light bites in June 2025. This annual celebration welcomes members at all levels.

In the spring of 2025, our Gardener and Steward members were invited to the Park's Pier 57 Discovery Tank for a Design & Construction Panel with Hudson River Park staff members who offered a behind-the-scenes look at Park design and management. Guests then gathered together for a cocktail party at El Bar.

Steward members and Playground Committee members and their families joined us for an afternoon of winter fun for all ages at City Vineyard, featuring winter-themed carnival games and delicious food and drink.

In this exclusive membership tour with staff from the River Project, Arbor, Skipper, Gardener and Steward members gathered at Gansevoort Peninsula to hear about the fascinating ecosystems consisting of a sandy shoreline beach with tide pools to a pine grove, pile field and salt marsh.

Skipper, Gardener and Steward members joined us in the VIP area at Hudson River Park's Blues BBQ Festival on Pier 76! This all-day festival featured exceptional blues artists from around the country and offered some of NYC's best BBQ. Check out some of the highlights from the event.

In June 2024, all our Friends with Benefits members were invited to celebrate summer in the Park with drinks and hors d'oeuvres. All members are invited to this event to share their love of the Park together.

In the spring of 2024, our Gardener and Steward members were invited to a tour of Gansevoort Peninsula with the project manager of the beach and green space. Guests then gathered together for a cocktail party at City Winery.

In August 2023, we invited Friends with Benefits at the Skipper, Gardener and Steward levels to join us in the VIP at Blues BBQ Festival to enjoy a day of delicious barbeque, cool drinks and amazing music.

In July 2023, all our Friends with Benefits members were invited to celebrate summer in the Park with drinks and hors d'oeuvres aboard the Frying Pan. Explore highlights from this annual membership event.

In April 2023, Gardener and Steward members of our Friends with Benefits membership program were invited to an exclusive event at the Park's new Pier 57 Discovery Tank and cocktails at City Winery. Check out highlights!

In June 2022, Friends with Benefits members were invited to enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres aboard the Frying Pan and celebrate the Park, and all their support makes possible. Check out highlights from this annual members celebration!

In May 2022, Gardener and Steward members of our Friends with Benefits membership program were invited to an exclusive Sunset Tide Deck Tour and Drinks at City Vineyard event. An annual spring celebration and a behind-the-scenes Park experience is one of the many benefits of Gardener or Steward membership.

HRPK Friends is honored to have so many adorable many four-legged members. Our special dog-focused memberships include an exclusive event, a HRPK dog tag and inclusion in this gallery.

In October 2023, Barktoberfest brought together Four-Legged Friends members to enjoy fall treats and festivity for pups and their people in the newly renovated Chelsea Waterside Dog Park.

Paws for Happy Hour invited Four-Legged Friends members to enjoy springtime in the Park, featuring treats for dogs and their dog people in April 2023.

In November 2022, Four-Legged Friends celebrated fall and our dog community at the newly renovated Pier 84 Dog Run.

In April 2022, Paws for Happy Hour brought together Four-Legged Friends members to celebrate spring and our canine companions.

Thank you to all the Four-Legged Friends and their humans who joined us for our Hot Dogs! Reception on Thursday, July 22.

Barktoberfest invited Four-Legged Friends members to enjoy fall treats and fun in the Park in November 2021.