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Riverside Park

Morningside Heights

Stretching along the Hudson, Riverside Park serves up river views, calisthenics stations, sports fields, and sunset picnics. Whether you're working out at dawn or watching the sun dip behind the water, it's a rare slice of outdoor space that actually feels removed from the city.

riverside trails
Hudson views
outdoor workouts
family-friendly

Tips

🏋️"love the calisthenics park in the morning — nice and quiet"
🌅grab a spot early for sunset views
🛣️parkway runs nearby — bring headphones if noise bothers you

Riverside Park

R25M+R3, New York, NY 10025, USA

www.nycgovparks.org

Upcoming at Riverside Park

Thursday, Jun 11
Summer on the Hudson festival

Summer on the Hudson festival

June 11

Summer on the Hudson turns the waterfront into one long, free party. Catch live music, outdoor movies, and sunset dance parties along nearly 100 blocks of park.

Works in Public 2025

Works in Public 2025

June 11

Four site-specific sculptures take over Riverside Park for a full year. The outdoor exhibition spans two locations—61st Street and 145th Street—showcasing new works from Art Students League artists against Hudson River views.

Saturday, Jun 13
Saturday Morning Practice

Saturday Morning Practice

June 13 at 9:30am

Start your Saturday with slow, flowing movements and flashing steel by the Hudson. This free outdoor Tai Chi practice includes traditional form work and an elegant sword session, all beneath the trees at Riverside Park.

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