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!

Bloom Report: Winter Jasmine, Spring on the Way

Bright winter jasmine, found in HRPK's Apple Garden, are among our first blooms of the season—a herald of colorful days to come.

Beautification Efforts Prepare Chelsea for a Stunning Season

Our beautification and improvement efforts in Chelsea are about to bring even more beauty to this well-loved section of the Park!

Bring the Winter Games to Your Park!

This winter, we’ve rounded up some ways to brave the chill, get active and channel your athletic energy—right on our waterfront!

Don’t Miss Your Park’s Best Winter Views!

Winter may be our Park’s quietest season, but this time of year brings its own striking beauty to our riverfront.

What’s Happening in the Hudson: Midwinter Phytoplankton Bloom

Right now our waters are experiencing a huge midwinter phytoplankton bloom—reassurance that the springtime blooms of our land-based plants are on their way.

Horticulturists Hibernate in Winter? Think Again!

Winter may be the sleepiest season for Park plants, but our horticulturists are still hard at work keeping your Park safe and beautiful.

Always a Destination: A Peek at Pier 84’s Past

Pier 84—one of the largest piers on Manhattan’s waterfront—holds echoes of its past lives.