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Hippo Playground Spring Fair

Sunday, May 4, 2025

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.

The Hippo Playground Project is an all-volunteer Park User Group affiliate of Riverside Park Conservancy that works in conjunction with the Parks Department to maintain the playground and provide free activities for the community.

An Upper West Side institution, the Hippo Playground Spring Fair celebrates the season  with pony rides, bouncy castles, a petting zoo, games, prizes, crafts, food, cupcake decorating, face painting, entertainment, and more! Proceeds from the Hippo Spring Fair fund the Hippo Summer Concert Series, the Hippo Halloween Parade & Concert, and improvements in playgrounds throughout Riverside Park.

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Location

Hippo Playground in Riverside Park 
Accessible
Manhattan
Directions to this location

Cost

Tickets required for fair activities.

Event Organizer

Summer on the Hudson

Contact Number

(212) 870-3089

Contact Email

soh@riversideparknyc.org

Categories

Arts & Crafts, Games, Best for Kids, Playgrounds

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Marinas
West 79th Street Boat Basin
The 79th Street Boat Basin is closed and is anticipated to reopen in 2028.

Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov
Kayak/Canoe Launch Sites
Riverside Park (79th Street)
The 79th Street Boat Basin marina is currently closed. No vessel dockage, moorage, anchorage or launch services are available. The marina will be dredged and reconstructed to modern codes and standards. The marina is anticipated to reopen in 2028.

Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov