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!

Keep On Dancing With Virtual Bollywood & Bhangra

On Tuesdays this fall, Hudson River Park’s Bollywood & Bhangra series invites all levels to pick up technique and choreography, while learning from the best!

SUBMERGE In Marine Science — Wherever You Are!

Join HRPK’s River Project on Thursday, September 24 on Facebook Live for a day full of presentations, Q&A sessions, our new participatory Student Vision Challenge and more.

Intern Spotlight: Encouraging Conversations About Race in STEM

Our high school interns are researching microplastics as they learn STEM leadership and job readiness skills. Part of this learning experience includes discussions about race in STEM fields, and we're sharing reflections from our intern team.

Discover Your Park Website

Our website redesign makes it easier than ever to discover all that you can see and do along the Park’s four-mile footprint.

Virtual Sunset on the Hudson Presents Local Artists with Global Influences

Sunset on the Hudson has long been a staple of Hudson River Park’s Summer of Fun. This year’s series is presented virtually, and the chance to explore New York City through music won’t stop!

Introducing Hudson River Park’s River Project

We are excited to announce a new name and look for our growing environmental research, science and education initiatives – Hudson River Park’s River Project.

Become a Volunteer Naturalist with Backyard BioBlitz

This summer, HRPK’s River Project invites you to be a volunteer naturalist using the free iNaturalist app to help catalog wildlife in the Park.