Riverside Park
Park
West Harlem, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Village Voice and Time Out New York
"Huge park and great view of the Hudson River across to New Jersey."(8 Tips)
"Great view of the Hudson River, quiet, well kept & clean."(21 Tips)
"great place to get a quiet park visit"(2 Tips)
"Start at West 125th and head south through 109th for best walk."(2 Tips)
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CompassApril 21, 2014The expansive park runs along the Hudson River and is one of eight officially designated scenic landmarks in New York. Sports fields, elm trees, and a public marina welcome neighbors of all kinds.Upvoted Feb 6
Bum Bum JonesJuly 24, 2013This park was created with love in mind. Enjoy a stroll along Manhattan's Westside while taking in views of New Jersey. Best time to visit is during the early morning or while the sun is setting.
The Corcoran GroupJune 4, 2013Enjoy the views while walking along the Hudson River and visit each of the Riverside Park dog runs spanning a 35 block span at 72nd St, 87th St, and 105th St.
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍July 13, 2020NYC has gems all over the place if you look hard enough and Riverside Park is definitely one of them. Great view of the Hudson River, quiet, well kept & clean. Good place for light walking or trailing- The Corcoran GroupJanuary 6, 2012Another great place to enjoy a great run or bike ride. For those more adventurous types, you can go Kayaking or dive in for a triathlon-training swim.
This park is awesome for jogging, walking your dog, hiking or gazing the Hudson at night with your hot date. Amazing romantic setting and my favorite park in all of NYC.
Jenice MichaelsApril 1, 2021The place is lovely, whether you go for a run in the morning or a walk in the evening, with trees and greenery all over. When walking, you come across a host of welcoming puppies.
Kimmie OhhJuly 30, 2020This is a gem tucked away in plain sight. You have beautiful waterfront views & so much greenery here!
Take the Forever Wild path —you can enter in a couple of places near the steps down from Riverside Church at 120th. Suddenly you’re in the forest!
To ensure that you've experienced all that Riverside Park has to offer sure to explore all of the high and low paths in this long narrow park.- Huge park and great view of the Hudson River across to New Jersey. I’ve been walking 10k+ steps per day at this park every day this week, it’s my own 31 day challenge.
Time Out New YorkSeptember 5, 2014Don't miss the Summer on the Hudson: West Side County Fair. It's an old-style county fair equipped with carnival rides, reptile shows, sideshows and even an open jam session. Sun, 9/7, 1pm, free. Read more
سليمانJuly 25, 2017Best, prettiest, and easiest route for bike commutes downtown - Traffic drives/parks in the bike lanes on UES/UWS, and Central Park is full of bored racist cops- The Athenian ChicMay 4, 2018All the blooming trees in spring make this park the most beautiful walk. It's quiet, peaceful and you can catch views of the Hudson.
Kirill KukuruzaNovember 23, 2015Sunset in this park is absolutely fantastic! Nice park to walk with your dog, running or biking.
Joe HarrellSeptember 3, 2011The new piers at 125th are spectacular, especially at night. It's amazing to see the transformation of this are, made evident in part by the fact that my friend and I even felt comfortable at night
Amaury HenderickMarch 15, 2016A beautiful park that offers wonderful views over the Hudson River, and it's not nearly as crowded as Central Park.
PR Nutrition IncOctober 13, 2011A four mile stretch along the waterfront, great for marathon training if you run down and into Battery Park at the bottom of the island, and then up the East River Path in a loop.
Caroline DengOctober 25, 2015Such a beautiful place to walk, jog, bike, or just watch the sunrise and sunset. Beautiful fall foliage
This park has everything. Biking and jogging along the river, kayaking in it, great sunsets, sunbathing, picnicking.
Alex FishAugust 9, 2015Beautiful park that looks over the Hudson River, from top to bottom of Manhattan
Julie SosciaJanuary 27, 2019Visit in the fall! Lovely green park with nice views by the water. Be sure to head up by 91st street.
Yiola ValtoudiOctober 31, 2018Great views and pedestrian routes. Ideal for dog walkers, runners, cyclists and outdoor ball games
Julie AvraJune 23, 2017Always surprising how many different parts of this park there are- always explore. Plenty of dog watching!!
Jake SmithFebruary 21, 2012This is where the fight with the Baseball Furies takes place. Look for the Firefighters Memorial that they run past (You can also find where they shot the movie version of big meeting in this park.)
Duncan PJSeptember 3, 2014The conclave at riverside park is an iconic spot from 70s movie "the warriors" Its where all the gangs meet at the start and where cyrus gets shot
Eliza Ariadne KJune 28, 2013Enter the park from 83rd st. and climb the rock to the right. This is where E.A. Poe used to sit & look at the Hudson. True, you can't see the river from that spot anymore (trees) but who cares? Poe!
Monica CullenSeptember 9, 2016Low key road races are held here, stop by the cafe for a beer afterwards and check out the Hudson views.
Damian ClaytonSeptember 15, 2012the best place to sit and have peace of mind or with a friend for a light snack is around the 59th st area of the park- Alyssa BeckerJune 30, 2014Omg!!! Love coming here any time of the day for biking or just to watch the view and relaxed.
- Frank AkinparSeptember 18, 2018Took a bike ride from 148th street to battery park. Very relaxing, crowded during the weekend.
paiOctober 1, 2013Be careful! Recent crime spree River West. Two bicyclists robbed, mom jogging with strolled attacked + Child Among 4 Hurt in Stabbings Near Riverside Park UWS NYC Oct 1, 2013 http://dnain.fo/18K6wzE
Nice places to sit in the shade and enjoy the breeze off the river. What's not to like?- Village VoiceNovember 11, 2011Winner of Best Place To Take A Vigorous Walk in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Start at West 125th and head south through 109th for best walk.
Tunke LauriksJuly 22, 2015Stunning sunsets, beautifully constructed. Amazing to cool down on hot days because of the wind.
rejane boaventuraNovember 4, 2013ce To Take A Vigorous Walk in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Start at West 125th and head south through 109th for best walk.
IWalked Audio ToursNovember 25, 2011Riverside Park stretches for four miles along the Hudson River from W 72nd St to 158th St. Original design by same architect of Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted (1875). Full history in blog. <LINK> Read more
Bring your own dinner to the terrace at 102nd St and dine al fresco (and a covert bottle of wine)- Duncan PJSeptember 3, 2014I was worried the baseball furries would be after me for my wallet but all I found was this squirrel after my nuts
M. Silver AssociatesFebruary 15, 2012Hosts American Cancer Society: Bark for Life event in May: http://bit.ly/yJuyqy A non-competitive walk-a-thon for dogs and owners to fight cancer. For more info: http://www.relayforlife.org/barknycNY
Beautiful park. Great for long walks while enjoying the amazing panorama.
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Riverside Park
Riverside Dr (btwn W 59th St & St. Clair Pl)
New York, NY 10025
United States
New York, NY 10025
United States
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