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!
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Making Six More Weeks of Winter Fun in HRPKFrom discovering the Park’s winter gems to finding fun ways to stay active to embarking on winter adventures, here are our tips to make the most of the second half of winter in the Park. -
A Visual Guide to our Water Quality DashboardLearn how to explore HRPK’s first-ever Water Quality Dashboard, a user-friendly digital dashboard that digs deeper into our local water quality and provides insight about the health of our local waterways. -
Tribeca Habitat Enhancement Project Introduces 11.2 Million Oysters to Park WatersThe Tribeca Habitat Enhancement Project has added added an incredible 11.2 million Eastern oysters to Park waters in total. Learn more about the first large-scale habitat restoration effort installed within HRPK’s Estuarine Sanctuary, -
Breaking Ground on a Renewed Chelsea Waterside ParkOn Friday, December 3 we officially broke ground on the renewal of HRPK’s Chelsea Waterside Park. Anticipated to be complete in winter 2022, the improvements now underway will provide more green space and plantings, add new features and refresh and improve existing amenities for the community. -
Successful Capital Campaign will Make Pier 26 Science Play Area a RealityThanks to the generosity of our Park community — and a historic $1.3 million Challenge Match by HRPK Friends Board Chair, Michael E. Novogratz — the Friends Pier 26 Science Play Area Capital Campaign raised more than $3.5M to fund construction of an innovative play space. -
A Hudson River Park Gala to RememberOn Thursday, October 7, Park supporters came together in appreciation of Hudson River Park, raising more than $2.5 million to keep the Park clean, green, beautiful and growing. -
SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival Kicks off Three-Day Celebration in-Park and OnlineHudson River Park’s annual SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival returned to inspire budding scientists from Tuesday, October 19 to Thursday, October 21 with a three-day celebration and exploration of our local waterways. -
Back to School with HRPK’s River ProjectHRPK’s River Project educators are ready to welcome NYC students back for an exciting lineup of fall field trips. Serving K-12 students, our hands-on environmental education field trip programs are available both in-person and virtually. -
20 Years Later, Remembering and ReflectingConnie 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 HRPKWe 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 HRPKFree 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.