Category: Misc.

  • Examining the Impact of Park Over Plastic

    Examining the Impact of Park Over Plastic

    Over the last two years we’ve worked with researchers from Knology to evaluate our Park Over Plastic initiative. Through extensive interviews and waste audits, we learned how to better involve our Park community in Park sustainability and plastic reduction. Read more about what we discovered.

  • Building Comradery and Stewardship through Volunteerism

    Building Comradery and Stewardship through Volunteerism

    We spoke to Stephanie Hochman, Senior Vice President, Citi & Lead, Citi Volunteers, about what corporate volunteering means to Citi, our Volunteer Program’s Presenting Sponsor. Read more about how Citi Volunteers and HRPK are building connections in our community through volunteerism.

  • The Story of “I WANT TO THANK YOU”

    The Story of “I WANT TO THANK YOU”

    Learn more about this mural, the global campaign that it’s a part of, and the local history that inspired the artist’s work.

  • Remembering Ross Graham

    Remembering Ross Graham

    Hudson River Park remembers Ross Graham — a Chelsea icon and founding mother of Hudson River Park.

  • Groundbreakings and Grand Openings: Looking Ahead at 2021

    Groundbreakings and Grand Openings: Looking Ahead at 2021

    2021 kicks off a year of tremendous growth for Hudson River Park. We’re highlighting some of the Park projects celebrating major milestones this year.

  • Beginning a New Year Fresh and Bright

    Beginning a New Year Fresh and Bright

    To start the year fresh, we’re looking ahead to new beginnings. As we continue our Countdown to Spring, we put together some of our favorite pieces of wisdom about looking ahead to warmer, colorful days.

  • New Connections and New Beginnings: A Look Back at 2020 in HRPK

    New Connections and New Beginnings: A Look Back at 2020 in HRPK

    As we wind down a year like no other, we’re taking a look back at the new ways we connected with our community and the Park’s role in our lives this year, as well as new beginnings that give us hope for the brighter days ahead.

  • Countdown to Spring with HRPK

    Countdown to Spring with HRPK

    This year the promise of spring’s renewal feels especially life-giving, and we’re counting down the days with springtime highlights.

  • Why We’re Seeing Whales and Dead Fish in Our Local Waters

    Why We’re Seeing Whales and Dead Fish in Our Local Waters

    In recent weeks, large schools of menhaden have been observed in our local waters. Unfortunately, numerous menhaden have been observed as dead or struggling to swim, an event called a fish kill. Learn more about this event and how it is connected to recent whale sitings in our waters.

  • Highlights from a Beautiful Fall in the Park

    Highlights from a Beautiful Fall in the Park

    We’ve seen an especially colorful autumn across Hudson River Park. We’re celebrating the best of this beautiful season by sharing some of our favorite fall views from across the Park.