Park Stories — Hudson River Park

Discover the latest from Hudson River Park! Find fun tips for your next visit, read up on upcoming events and dig deeper into exciting Park initiatives.

Whether you’re interested in our environmental research, educational offerings, sustainability initiatives, cultural programming, volunteer opportunities or vibrant year-round horticulture and wildlife, you’ve come to the right place. Enjoy getting to know your west side backyard!

20 Years Later, Remembering and Reflecting

Connie Fishman, Hudson River Park Friends Executive Director and Hudson River Park Trust Executive Vice President at the time of the attacks, shares a reflection on the Park’s role in the aftermath of 9/11.

Seize the Best of Summer in HRPK

We put together a 2021 summer bucket list of Park must-dos for these final weeks of the season, featuring on-the-water activities, outdoor dining, live events and much more!

What Does STEM Identity Mean to You?

Cultivating STEM identity is a cornerstone in Hudson River Park’s Summer Research Internship program. As part of their personal growth during the program,, we asked our interns to reflect on and share their responses to the question: “What does STEM identity mean to you?”

Bringing Live Music Back to HRPK

Free music events in Hudson River Park this year feature a wide variety of returning favorites—classic HRPK series and several brand new events. We hope you’ll join us to savor live riverfront performances in your west side backyard.

Nurturing a More Impact-Minded Workforce

We spoke to Adam Robinson, ViacomCBS’s VP of Corporate Social Responsibility, about why volunteering matters so much to his team, especially over the past year and a half, and how to maintain the impact and engagement of projects when going virtual.

Welcome Back to the Wetlab

This month, our River Project team opened the Wetlab once again to the public! The Wetlab is a Hudson River aquarium and marine biology field station located on the south side of HRPK's Pier 40.

Nourishing Wellness While Serving the Community

Becca Rushin, Vice President of Sustainability and Social Responsibility at Jamestown – a dedicated, longtime Corporate Member – shared how their partnership with HRPK aligns with their mission, why their team loves volunteering in the Park and more.