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!

Duo Koku Gonza perform as the sunsets in the distance. Both strum guitars

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.

Wetlab tour

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.

Smiling, a jazz singer hits her notes as the audience watches

Announcing the 2021 Event Season

While we have loved seeing you tune in for our virtual programs from all over the world, we are thrilled to bring back live, in-person events this year!

Pier 26 Play Area digital rendering

Help Bring a One-of-a-Kind Science-Themed Playground to HRPK

Hudson River Park’s Pier 26 has sparked the imaginations of visitors with a design inspired by our waterfront’s native ecology. Soon there will be even more for families to discover and enjoy at this beloved destination.

Celebrating Two Years of Choosing Park Over Plastic

As we celebrate this milestone in our parkwide movement to fight plastic pollution, we’re taking a look back at the achievements of our Park community.