Riverside Park, New York City

Name: Riverside Park
Address: Riverside Dr, New York City, 10025, United States

#186 among attractions in New York City

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Riverside Park is a scenic waterfront public park in the Upper West Side, Morningside Heights, and Hamilton Heights neighborhoods of the borough of Manhattan in New York City. The park consists of a 4-mile strip of land with a width of between 100 and 500 feet, between the Hudson River/Henry Hudson Parkway and the serpentine Riverside Drive. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.4 mi²Elevation: 56 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°48'26"N, 73°58'5"W

Address

Riverside DrUpper Manhattan (Harlem)New York City 10025 United States

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Day trips

Riverside Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Smoke, Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, Peace Fountain, Grant's Tomb.

0.4 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Smoke, New York City
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City's vibrant Upper West Side, Smoke Jazz & Supper Club-Lounge stands as a beacon for the modern jazz scene. This esteemed venue is renowned for its intimate atmosphere and dedication to the preservation and innovation of jazz music.
0.4 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, New York City
11 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Morningside Heights, Manhattan, the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine stands as a beacon of spiritual grandeur in New York City. This majestic cathedral, one of the largest in the world, offers visitors not only a place of...
~1970 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Peace Fountain, New York City
10 min walk • The Peace Fountain is a striking and thought-provoking sculpture located in the vibrant city of New York City, United States. As a hidden gem nestled in the Manhattan neighborhood of Morningside Heights, it stands adjacent to the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, the...
0.5 miNE
Memorial, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Grant's Tomb, New York City
13 min walk • Grant's Tomb, officially known as the General Grant National Memorial, stands as a solemn testament to the legacy of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and the commanding general of the Union Army during the Civil War.
0.4 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Riverside Church, New York City
11 min walk • Riverside Church is an interdenominational church in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, on the block bounded by Riverside Drive, Claremont Avenue, 120th Street and 122nd Street near Columbia University's Morningside Heights campus and across from Grant's Tomb.
~1440 ftSE
Synagogue, Georgian architecture
Ramath Orah, New York City
7 min walk • Congregation Ramath Orah is an Orthodox synagogue located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, close to Columbia University. It occupies a neo-Georgian building on West 110th Street, originally built in 1921 as the first stage of a large West Side Unitarian Church.
~1980 ftS
Park
Straus Park, New York City
10 min walk • Straus Park is a small landscaped park on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, at the intersection of Broadway, West End Avenue, and 106th Street.
0.4 miE
Church, Neoclassical architecture
Church of Notre Dame, New York City
12 min walk • The Church of Notre Dame is a parish of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. The church is located at 40 Morningside Drive and the rectory at 405 West 114th Street in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City.
0.5 miNE
Park
Sakura Park, New York City
13 min walk • Sakura Park is a public park located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City, north of West 122nd Street between Riverside Drive and Claremont Avenue.
~1080 ftSW
Park
Riverside Skatepark, New York City
6 min walk • Andy Kessler Skatepark formerly Riverside Skatepark is a skatepark located in Riverside Park on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City.
0.5 miS
Skyscraper, Art Deco architecture
Master Apartments, New York City
13 min walk • The Master Apartments, officially known as the Master Building, is a landmark 27-story Art Deco skyscraper at 310 Riverside Drive, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Riverside Park open?

Riverside Park is open:

Monday 6 am - 1 am
Tuesday 6 am - 1 am
Wednesday 6 am - 1 am
Thursday 6 am - 1 am
Friday 6 am - 1 am
Saturday 6 am - 1 am
Sunday 6 am - 1 am

Which popular attractions are close to Riverside Park?

Nearby attractions include Korean Methodist Church and Institute, New York City (4 min walk), Riverside Skatepark, New York City (6 min walk), Columbia University Bookstore, New York City (6 min walk), Columbia University, New York City (6 min walk).

How to get to Riverside Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Riverside Park:

Bus

Broadway & West 114th St • Lines: M104 (5 min walk)
Broadway & West 116th Street • Lines: M104, M60 Sbs (6 min walk)

Metro

116th Street–Columbia University • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Cathedral Parkway–110th Street • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)