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February 27, 2013

Carrere Memorial Stairs Restored At Riverside Park

NYC Parks announces the completion of the restoration of the John Merven Carrère Memorial...

January 27, 2011

Snow Day! Parks Hosts Fun, Free Winter Snow Activities For Youth

Free supervised winter fun for youth, including sledding, snowman and snow angel contests,...

December 26, 2010

Snow Day! Parks Hosts Fun, Free Winter Snow Activities For Youth

Free supervised winter fun for youth, including sledding, snowman and snow angel contests,...

May 20, 2010

Parks Cuts Ribbon on Riverwalk in Riverside Park

The new path from West 83rd to West 91st Streets completes the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway...

February 27, 2010

New York City's Children Take to the Parks to Celebrate a Snow Day!

Parks & Recreation invites New Yorkers to come out to a neighborhood park for some winter fun.

February 10, 2010

New York City's Children Take to the Parks to Celebrate a Snow Day!

Parks & Recreation will provide sleds and hot chocolate at selected locations across the city.

August 17, 2009

Kayakers

Parks Welcomes Paddlers after 195-mile Journey Down the Hudson

Kayak enthusiasts from around the country started their adventure on August 3, and wrapped up...

May 11, 2009

Man flying kite

New Yorkers Fly Kites in First Annual Kite Festival

On Saturday, the Parks Department and FlyNY hosted architects, artists, community children, and...

March 9, 2009

Detail of Harriet Tubman memorial statue in Harlem.

Women's History and New York City Parks (Parks II)

We continue our look at New York City parks and monuments named for important women in history.

August 25, 2008

All Aboard The Newest Segment Of Riverside Park South!

Standing before a historic New York Central steam locomotive, on August 19, Parks &...

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Riverside Park

Due to construction, as of September 23, 2024, Cherry Walk at Riverside Park is temporarily closed between West 100th Street and St. Clair Place (West 125th St). Please view our Temporary Greenway Detour map for an alternative route.


Anticipated Completion: Spring 2025
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