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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!

New Connections and New Beginnings: A Look Back at 2020 in HRPK

As we wind down a year like no other, we’re taking a look back at the new ways we connected with our community and the Park’s role in our lives this year, as well as new beginnings that give us hope for the brighter days ahead.

Countdown to Spring with HRPK

This year the promise of spring's renewal feels especially life-giving, and we're counting down the days with springtime highlights.

Why We’re Seeing Whales and Dead Fish in Our Local Waters

In recent weeks, large schools of menhaden have been observed in our local waters. Unfortunately, numerous menhaden have been observed as dead or struggling to swim, an event called a fish kill. Learn more about this event and how it is connected to recent whale sitings in our waters.

Highlights from a Beautiful Fall in the Park

We've seen an especially colorful autumn across Hudson River Park. We're celebrating the best of this beautiful season by sharing some of our favorite fall views from across the Park.

How Smashing Pumpkins and Collecting Food Scraps Builds a Greener NYC

On Saturday, November 7, Hudson River Park celebrated sustainability at the Park’s third annual Pumpkin Smash, collecting nearly 1,000 pounds of pumpkins which our Park staff will turn into nutrient-rich compost. Read more about this smashing success and the green impact of HRPK's Community Compost Program.

Volunteers Step Up for HRPK

In a year like no other, our Volunteers have stepped up, supporting Park Horticulture staff in keeping HRPK’s green spaces clean, healthy and beautiful. Read more about how these dedicated community members have made a difference in the Park.

Pier 26 Opening Invites Celebration and Ecological Exploration

Join us in celebrating an extraordinary moment in Hudson River Park history. Today, on September 30, we officially opened Pier 26, the Park’s first new pier since 2010 and the first major public space to open in Manhattan in 2020.