Events
Throughout the year, RIPA hosts over 200 free public events including tours, movie nights, waterfront activities, our annual Earth Day and Harvest Festivals and more. These family-friendly drop-in events play an integral role in helping Park visitors explore the Island’s varied points of interest. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully.
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information please email [email protected].

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CANCELLED Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
October 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

**The Jesse Owens Youth Track Field Program is cancelled this Saturday, 10/7, due to weather. We’ll see you at next week’s practice on 10/14**
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for sprints and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running.
Registration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation
Changes to note: Age range now 8-16, registration is on LeagueApps instead of Eventbrite
Cancelled: September 30
Location: Thomas Jefferson Park
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email [email protected].