Cherry Walk on the UWS can welcome visitors again along newly repaved roadway that aims to keep bikers and pedestrians safe by separating them. The iconic blossoms on cherry trees that line this 1.25 mile portion of Riverside Park won’t be visible again until next season as unusually windy weather in April cut short the bloom season this year. But most park goers were happy the days of detours were over. ( Photo: Kelly Garreau) Cherry Walk Reopens on the UWS; Residents Rejoice–Even If Bloom Season Has Passed The scenic Cherry Walk officially reopened last weekend after being closed for eight long months due to construction. The... News 05 May 2025 | 05:11
Cherry blossoms, like these along the Harlem River Piers, should be visible once again in the Cherry Walk section of Riverside Park, between West 100th and West 125th streets. ( Photo: jim.henderson/NYC Parks Dept) Cherry Walk: The Riverside Path Set to Reopen This Weekend Closed since September last year, Cherry Walk, located between 100th and 125th streets in Riverside Park, underwent a long-awaited... Home 05 May 2025 | 12:16
The herd of goats preparing to start their summer of work in Riverside Park. ( Photo: Riverside Park Conservancy) “Goatham” City: Riverside Park’s Favorite Rangers Are Back This Summer If you see a goat running around north Riverside Park this summer, don’t immediately call the nearest petting zoo. Seven... News 26 Jun 2024 | 12:25
The goats made the trip to Riverside Park from Rhinebeck, NY. Photo courtesy of Riverside Park Conservancy The Goats are Back – and Ready to Get to Work While candidates ran to represent the Democratic and Republican parties in Tuesday’s gubernatorial primary, on Wednesday... News 30 Jun 2022 | 12:38
The Ralph Ellison Memorial. Photo courtesy of Riverside Park Conservancy Keeping Black History Alive in Riverside Park A crucial piece of Black history lies right within New Yorkers’ reach. The Ralph Ellison Memorial, located in Riverside Park,... News 19 Feb 2021 | 02:36
The design plan for the new boat basin includes additional boat slips. ( Rendering: Courtesy NYC Parks) $90 Million Boat Basin Overhaul The 79th Street Boat Basin, one of the Upper West Side's quirkiest features, may get a much-needed $90 million face-lift... News 09 Jan 2020 | 03:33
Cozy’s Cuts for Kids has been styling NYC kids for 25 years. ( Photo: Cozy’s Cuts for Kids) Kids Best Playground EAST 72ND STREET PLAYGROUND East side of Central Park at 72nd Street Bigger kids will get a kick out of the... Best of Manhattan 03 Dec 2019 | 02:27
Conservancy President & CEO Dan Garodnick presented Massey with the award and bouquet. ( Photo courtesy of Riverside Park Conservancy) The Goat Vote Who didn’t love the goats of Riverside Park? The much-celebrated visitors to the UWS greenspace helped rid the park of invasive... News 02 Aug 2019 | 12:19
Opposition Growing Against NYPD’s Criminalization Push for Bike-Traffic Infractions