Riverdale Presbyterian Church, New York City

Name: Riverdale Presbyterian Church
Address: New York City, United States

#910 among attractions in New York City

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Riverdale Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at 4761-4765 Henry Hudson Parkway in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, New York City. It was designed in 1863 by architect James Renwick, Jr. The church is a fieldstone building in an English-inspired Late Gothic Revival style. It was substantially enlarged in 1936. ()

Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 40°53'46"N, 73°54'31"W

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West Bronx (Riverdale)New York City United States

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Day trips

Riverdale Presbyterian Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wave Hill, Van Cortlandt Park, Riverdale Monument, Spuyten Duyvil Bridge.

~1470 ftNW
Public garden with Hudson River views
Wave Hill, New York City
8 min walk • Wave Hill is a 28-acre estate in the Hudson Hill section of Riverdale in the Bronx, New York City. Wave Hill currently consists of public horticultural gardens and a cultural center, all situated on the slopes overlooking the Hudson River, with expansive views across the river to the New Jersey Palisades.
1.2 miE
Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Van Cortlandt Park, New York City
30 min walk • Van Cortlandt Park is a 1,146-acre park located in the borough of the Bronx in New York City. Owned by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, it is managed with assistance from the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.
0.5 miS
Memorial
Riverdale Monument, New York City
12 min walk • The Riverdale–Spuyten Duyvil–Kingsbridge Memorial Bell Tower or Riverdale Monument is a memorial tower in Bell Tower Park located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. It was completed on September 17, 1930 to commemorate World War I veterans from the neighborhoods of Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil, and Kingsbridge.
1.5 miSW
Bridge
Spuyten Duyvil Bridge, New York City
39 min walk • The Spuyten Duyvil Bridge is a railroad swing bridge that spans the Spuyten Duyvil Creek between Manhattan and the Bronx, in New York City.
1.4 miSW
Bridge
Henry Hudson Bridge, New York City
37 min walk • The Henry Hudson Bridge is a steel arch toll bridge in New York City across the Spuyten Duyvil Creek. It connects Spuyten Duyvil in the Bronx with Inwood in Manhattan to the south, via the Henry Hudson Parkway.
0.5 miN
Park, Playground
Vinmont Veteran Park, New York City
12 min walk • Vinmont Veteran Park is a 3.5-acre park and playground in the Riverdale section of The Bronx. It includes bathrooms, a playground, a woodland area and the Sid Augarten baseball field.
1.2 miSW
Church
Edgehill Church of Spuyten Duyvil, New York City
32 min walk • Edgehill Church at Spuyten Duyvil is a United Church of Christ parish church located at 2550 Independence Avenue in the Spuyten Duyvil neighborhood of The Bronx, New York City.
1.5 miSE
Museum
Bronx High School of Science, New York City
40 min walk • The Bronx High School of Science is a public magnet, specialized high school in New York City, New York, United States. It is operated by the New York City Department of Education.
~1930 ftSW
Synagogue
Riverdale Temple, New York City
10 min walk • The Riverdale Temple is a Reform synagogue in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, New York City. The congregation was founded in 1947. In the 2009 New York City bomb plot, a group of American Muslims planned to blow up the temple.
0.6 miS
Synagogue
Riverdale Jewish Center, New York City
16 min walk • The Riverdale Jewish Center is an Orthodox synagogue in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, New York City. The synagogue was founded by the Communal Services Division of Yeshiva University and has always identified itself as a bastion of that institution.
1.6 miSE
Tower
Tracey Towers, New York City
42 min walk • Tracey Towers refers to two twin buildings designed by architect Paul Rudolph, located in the Jerome Park neighborhood of the Bronx, New York City. They are a predominant feature of the Bronx's mainly flat skyline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Riverdale Presbyterian Church?

Nearby attractions include Hudson Hill, Yonkers (5 min walk), Riverdale, New York City (7 min walk), Wave Hill, New York City (8 min walk), Fieldston, New York City (8 min walk).

How to get to Riverdale Presbyterian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Riverdale Presbyterian Church:

Train

Riverdale (17 min walk)

Metro

Van Cortlandt Park–242nd Street • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)
238th Street • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)