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Riverside Drive New York, NY 10024

212-newyork

http://www.riversideparkfund.org

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Best Place to Take a Vigorous Walk
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Riverside Drive New York NY 10024

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From 68th Street to 155th Street, this quiet park has basketball courts, tennis courts, tree-lined walking paths, and large swaths of grass for tanning. The paved biking trail runs directly alongside the Hudson and stretches all the way down to Battery Park.

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Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi

8:00 a.m. every Sun. until August 25

Meet at the Soldiers and Sailors monument to learn and practice Tai Chi with instructor Silvana Pizzuti.
Summer on the Hudson: Pilates Mat Class

6:30 p.m. every Tue. until August 21

Strengthen those core muscles with this full body workout by the Hudson. Riverside Park South- The Plaza at 66th Street.

JOYRIDE

By Araceli Cruz | Wed, July 25, 2012

If you can’t quote every single line from Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985), you clearly haven’t watched it enough times. Tonight, take the opportunity to get the whole thing down pat when the Tim Burton-directed film comes to the “Summer on the... More »
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By Allen Barra | Wed, May 02, 2012

If you’ve lived in NYC long, you know the city has excelled at opening parks, walkways, and bike paths. And today is the largest cycling event in America, the Five Boro Bike Tour, an amazing sight as 32,000 cyclists take on a 40-mile,... More »

2011 | Best Place to Take a Vigorous Walk

If you don't like the concrete jungle, then move upstate. But when you crave being surrounded by leafage without being in fear of oncoming traffic, take a brisk walk through Riverside Park's long, skinny 40 blocks. Our favorite starting point is at West 125th Street, veering south through the bird sanctuary, and passing the skate park on 109th Street. It is here that you get lost in lush. Yes, Central Park is perfect for picnics, but Riverside Park excels as a walking destination point... More »
2009 | Best City Stroll

There are plenty of great walks in this bustling town, but take our word for it and start your next trek in Riverside Park at 123rd Street, where General Ulysses S. Grant is entombed (not buried!) next to his wife, Julia. Across the street is the beautiful Sakura Park. Named for its cherry trees ("sakura" means "cherry blossom" in Japanese), the tranquil park features a traditional Japanese stone lantern and a lovely gazebo perfect for meditating in. After you've lingered long enough, the... More »

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Riverside Park

Riverside Drive New York, NY 10024

212-newyork

Description

Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi

8:00 a.m. every Sun. until August 25

Summer on the Hudson: Pilates Mat Class

6:30 p.m. every Tue. until August 21

JOYRIDE

By Araceli Cruz | Wed, July 25, 2012

EASY RIDERS

By Allen Barra | Wed, May 02, 2012

2011 | Best Place to Take a Vigorous Walk

2009 | Best City Stroll

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