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!

Census 2020: Make Your Voice Count For Our Community

The United States has counted its population every 10 years since 1790 — a process established by Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. 230 years later, the decennial census remains just as vital to American life. The 2020 Census will help determine how billions of federal dollars flow…

Sponsorship Opportunities: Be Part of Our West Side Story

Hudson River Park brings together millions of New Yorkers and visitors from around the world each year to enjoy four miles of green, open recreational space, free cultural and fitness events, hands-on environmental education and more. HRPK is NOT part of NYC Parks and relies on private revenue and sponsorship…

Recycling 101 in NYC

Since the launch of HRPK’s Park Over Plastic initiative, we have rolled out 25 new recycling bins throughout the Park to encourage Park users to recycle responsibly. There is often confusion around what can and cannot be recycled in NYC. Are all plastics recyclable? What items go in each bin?…

Dedications Highlight: Saying “Yes” In HRPK

Hudson River Park is our shared backyard, but we each find places along the Park’s four miles that feel particularly our own. Perhaps yours is a riverfront bench where your family watches sunsets on summer nights. Maybe it’s a grove of trees along your favorite pier that offer shade on…

5th Annual Playground Committee Luncheon Celebrates Growing Park & Community

A tremendous show of support for our west side backyard, the 2020 Playground Committee Luncheon raised nearly $245,000 to benefit all that the Park provides to families and children.

Discover HRPK’s Winter Gems

Spring may bring blooming color to the Park’s four miles, summer may arrive in a whirlwind of riverfront activity, and fall foliage may dazzle – but winter in HRPK has a charm all its own. From serene walks to striking vistas, our 550 acres abound with gems that shine especially…

Make the Most of Outdoor Exercise in Your Winter Park

Did you know that the physical and mental benefits of exercising outdoors can be even more impactful in winter? Since more energy is needed to raise your body temperature, cold-weather workouts can help you feel the burn, and the mood-boosting benefits of outdoor exercise can be an especially welcome tool…