Our Mission
Riverside Park Fund's mission is to preserve and improve New York's classic waterfront green space. Stretching over four miles along the Hudson River from 59th to 158th Streets, the 330 acres of Riverside Park provide recreation and relaxation for a uniquely diverse population. From seasonal attendants to rehabilitated playing fields, from horticultural projects to creative playgrounds, Riverside Park is cleaner, greener, safer and better because of Riverside Park Fund's supporters. Find out more
Discover the Park
Warsaw Ghetto Memorial
83rd Street on the Promenade
The anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising is April 19, the day the Germans stormed the ghetto. Every year in April, a small ceremony is held in Riverside Park honoring the victims of the uprising.
Recent News
- Severe Winter Storm Creates Hazardous Conditions - Fatality in Central Park Thu, Feb 25, 2010
- RIVERSIDE PARK FUND ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF DAN DOCTOROFF TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND JOHN HERROLD AS PRESIDENT Thu, Oct 01, 2009
- Dan Doctoroff appointed to Riverside Park Fund Board of Directors Thu, Oct 01, 2009
Upcoming Events
- Before the Ides of March Sat, Mar 13, 2010
- Family Nature Journals Sun, Apr 04, 2010
- Pediatric Cancer Walkathon 2010 Sun, Apr 18, 2010
Severe Winter Storm Creates Hazardous Conditions - Fatality in Central Park
February 25, 2010
Following the death of a man this afternoon in Central Park from a falling limb, The Parks Department has advised the public to avoid parks if possible this evening and to use caution near street trees. We recommend that you keep clear of Riverside Park tonight.
Park Conditions
A day-long fall of wet, heavy snow is beginning to bring down large trees and limbs in parks and along streets all across the city. Increasing winds forecasted for tonight could worsen the situation. Parks crews are working to clear paths and fallen trees and limbs. We will keep you advised of further developments.
Again, we strongly recommend that you not venture into Riverside Park or other parks tonight and use great care tomorrow due to the continued risk of falling trees and icy conditions on pathways. Report fallen trees by calling 311.
Tree Care in Riverside Park
Thousands of trees cover Riverside Park’s 340 acres, and Riverside Park Fund works hard to help support their ongoing maintenance and care. The park has lost hundreds of trees in unusually severe storms in the last two years. Through Riverside Park Fund, private support helps offset the costs of storm clean-up, as well as the cost of preventative care and essential pruning and tree replacements.
The Hamilton Fountain and Plaza Restoration is Under Way!

You may have noticed the fencing and construction at Riverside Drive and 76th Street. With the support of neighborhood residents and the Parks Department, we are repairing the Hamilton Fountain, repaving the Plaza with hexagonal paving blocks, and planting 4 new Princeton Elms for increased shade.
In addition, the marble eagle atop the 102-year old Fountain will be restored to its original condition. We also will add improved seating in the Plaza.
We look forward to the completion of this beautiful restoration in the Park!
Riverside Park Fund
475 Riverside Drive/Suite 455 New York, NY 10115
P: 212-870-3070 F: 212-870-3079 E: mail@riversideparkfund.org
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