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Riverside Park
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Riverside Park and Riverside Park South form a long Hudson River landscape with playgrounds, sports, lawns, gardens, monuments, cafés, trails, and Pier I.
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Hippo Playground
Hippo Playground at West 91st Street has swings, slides, sand, spray shower, shade, picnic seating, drinking fountain, and a public restroom.
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96th Street red clay tennis courts
The West 96th Street red clay courts require NYC Parks tennis permits or single-play tickets during the season. A portable restroom is nearby.
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91st Street Garden
The 91st Street Garden is a volunteer-tended flower garden and quiet destination. It is separate from Hippo Playground despite sharing a cross street.
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Dinosaur Playground
Dinosaur Playground near West 97th Street has play equipment, water play, and a restroom. Playground hours are shorter than park hours.
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Ellington in the Park and 105th Street fields
Ellington in the Park and the West 105th Street fields provide food, restrooms, and recreation on the lower level; use a cross-street route that reaches the correct elevation.
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Soldiers and Sailors Monument
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is a prominent civic landmark near West 89th Street; interior access is limited and surrounding steps are not the accessible route.
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Riverside Skate Park
Riverside Skate Park is a dedicated wheel-sport area in the northern park corridor; surfaces, supervision, and seasonal operations should be checked before a special trip.Public record
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When is Riverside Park open?
Open daily 6 AM-1 AM. Playgrounds, cafés, courts, restrooms, and programmed areas have shorter or seasonal hours.
Where should I park for Riverside Park?
There is no single park lot. Street parking is limited and entrances are separated by steep grades, rail lines, and the highway; arrive near the intended cross street.
What is the best entrance for Riverside Park?
Use West 72nd for Riverside Park South and Pier I, West 91st for Hippo Playground and the garden, West 96th for tennis and Dinosaur Playground, or destination-specific entrances farther north.
Are there restrooms at Riverside Park?
Restrooms are distributed at Pier I, Classic, Elephant, River Run, Hippo and Dinosaur playgrounds, clay tennis courts, Ellington, Grant's Tomb area, and several northern playgrounds.
Is Riverside Park free?
Park entry, playgrounds, lawns, gardens, and most outdoor areas are free. Tennis permits, food, rentals, and some organized programs cost extra.
How accessible is Riverside Park?
The park's multiple levels and steep slopes make route selection important. Riverside Park South is broadly accessible, while some historic upper-park paths use stairs or steep ramps.
Are dogs allowed at Riverside Park?
Dogs must be leashed except in designated runs or posted off-leash areas. Quiet lawns, playgrounds, sports areas, and gardens have additional restrictions.
Is Riverside Park good for children?
Numerous destination playgrounds, Pier I, lawns, sports, river views, cafés, and free seasonal programming support repeat family visits.
How do I reach Riverside Park without a car?
The 1/2/3 and multiple buses serve the Upper West Side, but most stops remain east of Riverside Drive. Match the station to the destination's cross street.
What should I know before visiting Riverside Park?
Riverside Park is six miles long and split across elevations. Search by named playground, pier, or cross street instead of navigating to the park's center point.
What weather should I check before visiting Riverside Park?
Check New York City's hourly forecast, heat index, rain, wind, air quality, and sunset. Waterfront, island, and elevated parks can feel windier and more exposed than nearby streets.
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