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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!

Counting Down the Best of #HRPK20

2018 marked the 20th Anniversary of the Hudson River Park Act, the legislation that created HRPK. All year we’ve celebrated this major milestone throughout the Park’s four mile footprint at hundreds of free public events, here and on social media. As we kicked off our 20th Anniversary Summer of ...

Meet Hudson River Park’s Resident Fishes

A fish tank at the entrance to HRPK’s administrative offices at Pier 40 grants visitors and staff a glimpse of the thriving marine habitat below. Just as the wildlife in our Estuarine Sanctuary changes seasonally, so do our resident fishes—thanks to the Hudson River Park Estuary Lab scientists who ...

Make Your Season Bright in HRPK

Your west side backyard is holiday-ready—bundle up and see for yourself!

Community Brings Bright Ideas for Pier 97

The future of HRPK’s northernmost pier is green and bright—and Park users like you are helping us shape it.

Five Ways Your Support Keeps HRPK Green and Growing

From green initiatives to growing green spaces, HRPK at 20 just keeps getting better—thanks in large part to our dedicated Park community.

Check out our #HRPKFall Finest

Autumn animates HRPK’s full spectrum—and this year’s peak foliage has dazzled visitors.

A Smashing, Sustainable Success for HRPK’s Community Compost Program!

Benefits of pumpkin smashing include: arm-pumping workouts, stress relief and a sustainable way for Park lovers to dispose of leftover pumpkins.