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July 30, 2003

ART THAT ROCKS IN RIVERSIDE PARK

Among the many virtues of placing temporary art in a park is the fact that it encourages...

July 25, 2003

IN THE EYE OF THE DRAGON: ANCIENT CHINESE SPORT PADDLES INTO RIVERSIDE PARK

The dragon is awake and ready to dance in the waters of the Hudson. For the first time the...

July 22, 2003

CONGRATULATIONS EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

The following individuals were awarded Employee of the Month on Friday, July 18, 2003....

July 14, 2003

STATE OF THE ART SOCCER FIELD GROWS IN BROOKLYN

Hey, Bath Beach Brooklynites! There are two new ballfields in your neighborhood—and there are...

July 2, 2003

LAUNCH RAMP AND QUARTER PIPE COME TO FOREST PARK

Kids have a new place to perfect "a grind" and learn other skateboarding and inline skating...

June 27, 2003

RUN, PARKIES, RUN!

Over the past month and a half, many Parkies have been seen running through Central Park at...

June 26, 2003

KAYAKS, CANOES AND MORE AT THE 79TH STREET BOAT BASIN

Did you know that over 2,500 boats dock at city parks each year? Parks & Recreation operates 11...

June 13, 2003

RIVERSIDE PARK SOUTH GETS NEW WATERFRONT PARK

Set against the background of the majestic Hudson, Donald J. Trump formally handed over the deed...

May 13, 2003

NEW YORKERS SHOWS THEY CARE ON NEW YORK CARES SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY

"Did I pass the audition? Did I get the part?" Supervisor of Parks Maintenance and Operations...

May 6, 2003

NEW SCULPTURE HONORS AFRICAN-AMERICAN LUMINARY

On Thursday, May 1, Parks & Recreation commemorated the completion of the Ralph Ellison Memorial...

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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