Every spring, we partner with Riverkeeper to host the annual Riverkeeper Sweep. Volunteers assist with removing litter from the park and Hudson River shoreline. We hope our efforts encourage the public to help keep our parks clean and connect with your fellow New Yorkers!For more information and to sign up, please click here.
The Conservancy and Playground Partners group is excited to host the 2026 Hippo Playground Spring Fair on May 3 (raindate May 17) from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Volunteers are an essential part of the day, and help oversee set-up, activities, crowd control, and more! You can sign up here. If you have any questions please reach out to devorah@riversidepar...
Join us as we steward the garden beds next to Riverbank Playground, which we like to call Camel Playground! Date: First and Third Wednesday of every month Time: 8:30am - 11:00am Meeting Location: Riverbank (Camel) Playground at W 142nd St and Rivers...
Join us as we steward the gardens in Sakura Park and Claremont! Date: Every Wednesday Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Location: The Gazebo in Sakura Park Project Details: Sakura Park is a beautiful area full of cherry trees and serene views. We're ...
Join our longtime ParkTender Tim Ceci to clean up the slope just east of the promenade inside the park from 87th-91st St. We will provide all the tools you need! Meeting location is the north end of the hill by the flagpole.NOTE: Volunteers who sign ...
The Conservancy's Sustainability team invites you to support us with compost processing and gardening work and at the 95th Street Compost Compound.The compost that is currently in progress at our site is created right here in Riverside Park! We utili...
Volunteer in the sweet spot of Riverside Park! This historic section of the park is home to majestic monuments, beautiful native plant gardens, hidden forests, and lovely river views. We'll be working across this part of the park in various gardens a...
Join us as we steward the gardens in Sakura Park and Claremont! Date: Every Wednesday Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Location: The Gazebo in Sakura Park Project Details: Sakura Park is a beautiful area full of cherry trees and serene views. We're ...
Become a part of the West Harlem Forest Tree Club! Date: Every Wednesday and Saturday Time: 1:30pm- 3:00pm Meeting Location: W 143rd St and Riverside Drive Project Details: During this event, we'll be working together to pick up trash, weed out int...
Join us as we steward the garden beds in the tunnel near Ten Mile River Playground! Date: Second Thursday of every month Time: 8:30am- 11:00am Meeting Location: Ten Mile River Playground Project Details: During this event, we'll be working together ...
Work
with us beneath the beautiful tree canopy in the upper woodlands of the park
interior. We will be focusing on weeding, vine pulling, forest restoration, and
invasive species removal. We will provide all the tools you need! Please bring water to ...
Join us as we steward the garden slope at W 153rd St! Date: 3rd Friday of every month Time: 5pm - 7pm Meeting Location: W 153rd St and Riverside Drive Project Details: During this sunset event, we'll be working together to clean up the park and weed ...
Fresh sand means one thing in Riverside Park: Spring! Join Riverside Park Conservancy as we freshen up the sand in your local playground! Sandsational starts with a bucket brigade led by kids, and followed by parents and caregivers. Our staff will be on hand, and we will be providing pails and shovels for kids. Join us at your favorite participatin...
The Conservancy's Sustainability team invites you to support us with compost processing and gardening work and at the 95th Street Compost Compound.The compost that is currently in progress at our site is created right here in Riverside Park! We utili...
Join us as we steward the garden beds next to Riverbank Playground, which we like to call Camel Playground! Date: First and Third Wednesday of every month Time: 8:30am - 11:00am Meeting Location: Riverbank (Camel) Playground at W 142nd St and Rivers...
Volunteer in the sweet spot of Riverside Park! This historic section of the park is home to majestic monuments, beautiful native plant gardens, hidden forests, and lovely river views. We'll be working across this part of the park in various gardens a...
Join us as we steward the gardens in Sakura Park and Claremont! Date: Every Wednesday Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Location: The Gazebo in Sakura Park Project Details: Sakura Park is a beautiful area full of cherry trees and serene views. We're ...
Join us as we steward the garden beds at the Ralph Ellison Memorial! Date: Fourth Saturday of every month Time: 9:00am- 11:00am Meeting Location: Ralph Ellison Memorial at 150th St and Riverside Drive Project Details: During this event, we'll be work...
Join us as we steward the gardens in Sakura Park and Claremont! Date: Every Wednesday Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Location: The Gazebo in Sakura Park Project Details: Sakura Park is a beautiful area full of cherry trees and serene views. We're ...
Become a part of the West Harlem Forest Tree Club! Date: Every Wednesday and Saturday Time: 1:30pm- 3:00pm Meeting Location: W 143rd St and Riverside Drive Project Details: During this event, we'll be working together to pick up trash, weed out int...
Latino Outdoors (LO) inspires and connects comunidades to the outdoors, centering cultura, celebrating familia and heritage, and uplifting our history and leadership as part of the outdoor experience.Join LO Volunteer Leader & Riverside Park St...
Support our longtime ParkTender Randy Hugill in stewarding the beautiful gardens surrounding Joan of Arc Monument. Sign up is required by Thursday at 1pm each week. Please meet at the monument at 93rd Street & Riverside Drive at 10am. Tools and gl...
Durante este evento, trabajaremos juntos para limpiar el parque, desmalezar y eliminar especies introducidas y cuidar nuestros árboles. Esto es parte de un nuevo proyecto de restauración llamado Bosque de West Harlem. ¡Ven a aprender y a restaurar...
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