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!

20th Anniversary Gala: A Milestone to Remember

We celebrated Hudson River Park's 20th Anniversary Gala, where more than 1,000 of HRPK's most enthusiastic supporters rejoiced in how far our waterfront has come in two short decades and toasted to the exciting future that lies ahead.

Top Twelve Animals You’ll Meet at HRPK’s SUBMERGE

Hudson River Park’s SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival is less than a week away, and we can’t wait for this activity-packed celebration of our coastal waters!

Marine Science Takes the Stage at HRPK’s SUBMERGE

Ready to dive into marine science? SUBMERGE brings science to life with interactive experiments, catch-and-release fishing, kayaking, opportunities to meet the creatures that thrive in our estuary and a Science Stage that you won’t want to miss.

What’s on Your HRPK Summer Bucket List?

It’s no secret that our green, breezy piers and bustling riverfront are an NYC summertime dream—make Hudson River Park your destination this Labor Day Weekend!

The New Chelsea Waterside Park Play Area is Open… and It’s Awesome!

Hudson River Park's Chelsea Waterside Park Play Area has officially reopened, designed to awaken the imagination and invite exploratory play inspired by the area's local ecology.

Blues BBQ Festival Preview: What to Eat This Saturday

Our 19th Annual Blues BBQ Festival is THIS Saturday, and you don’t want to miss our incredible lineup of Blues greats and smoky BBQ.

Talking Sunset Salsa with Talia Castro-Pozo

We asked Talia Castro-Pozo what makes Sunset Salsa such a hit in HRPK, and why you should give Salsa a try!