Park Stories

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!

Blues BBQ Festival Returns this Weekend

Hudson River Park’s 24th annual Blues BBQ Festival returns to Pier 76 on Saturday, August 10, featuring a sizzling mix of blues music, mouth-watering food and community fun.

Claws Up, America! Crab Week is Back (With Even More Crabs)

Crab Week is a weeklong crabstravaganza from July 14 to 20 — a time for our friendly neighborhood decapods to scuttle into the spotlight!

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on the Hudson River

For the first time in 11 years, Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, the largest fireworks display in the nation, returns to the Hudson River. Hudson River Park has been working closely with Macy’s, the City of New York, the New York Police Department and other local agencies to ensure ...

Honoring Juneteenth in Hudson River Park

Throughout the week of Juneteenth, Hudson River Park welcomes you to join events that celebrate local Black artists and voices and create opportunities for celebration of, and reflection on, this vital part of America’s history.

Celebrate Pride in Hudson River Park

Throughout Pride Month, our lineup of events celebrates LGBTQIA+ voices and creates opportunities for communities to come together in our west side backyard.

Discover Hudson River Park’s 2024 Summer Events Lineup

Join us for Hudson River Park’s 2024 event season, featuring hundreds of free and fun events connecting communities to the river.

Where to Watch the Eclipse from Hudson River Park

Scope out your spot — and plan to safely view — the solar eclipse from Hudson River Park! There will be a partial solar eclipse visible in New York City on Monday, April 8. Check out these locations within HRPK where you can pick up safety glasses and watch the eclipse, and be ...