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].
Join RIPA in this celebration of Black History Month as we uplift the stories and work of our local Black community. We’ll gather at the East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center for some nature and community-based activities and an Afro-Brazilian Samba class. Enjoy music, games, and snacks! This program is free and accessible to all […]
Our Natural Areas Manager, Doug Kenney, will present an informative workshop on four invasive species RIPA is targeting for removal as part of a DEC-awarded grant, followed by a hands-on activity removing one of the species (Italian Arum) in the Water’s Edge Garden/Forest Pathway area. We will gather in Icahn Stadium for the presentation, enjoy […]
Join us to examine the bridges that surround Randall's Island Park! This tour will start with a presentation of the history behind and specifics of the bridges on Randall’s Island. We will look at: Important people behind these bridges Bridge design Bridges on the island After, we will take a ride around the island, examining […]
Join the NYC Compost Project hosted by Big Reuse as we manage the 3-bin compost system at Randall's Island Urban Farm! We will be processing food scraps, yard waste, turning piles, and sifting finished compost. Your volunteer work with us helps divert food scraps and organic waste away from landfills, which decreases greenhouse gas emissions […]
At this special volunteer event, you will help us clear the straw-covered garden beds to prepare for planting! Let’s celebrate a new season and welcome back our farm volunteers. Volunteers will work for two hours and then we will get together to celebrate a new season with: Hot cocoa A fire pit Live Lyall karaoke/sing […]
Join Randall’s Island Park Alliance and New York Sea Grant for a discussion on data sharing in the environmental field. Olivia Smith, Park-as-Lab Coordinator, will present on ongoing environmental monitoring projects on Randall’s Island, focusing on waterfront stewardship. The Park-as-lab website will be used as a model for sharing long-term datasets. Catherine Prunella, Water Quality […]
Join an experienced bird guide from NYC Bird Alliance for a free tour of Randall’s Island Park in search of fleeting, feathered friends at the beginning of spring! Let’s Go Birding Together tours are for anyone who loves birds, likes birds, is vaguely interested in birds, or just wants something fun and different to do […]
Spend April 4th here at Icahn Stadium at the 2025 Metropolitan Championship (Outdoor) where some of the region's best collegiate track & field programs square off for titles and bragging rights! You can find last year's results here, and we're looking forward to another day at the track filled with competition and sportsmanship! Location: Icahn […]
This event has been CANCELLED due to weather. It’s almost Spotted Lanternfly season at Randall’s Island Park which means that it’s time to learn about these insects and how to manage their populations at this free program! Learn how to identify and remove egg masses and help us squash as many eggs as possible both […]
Watch some of the top high-school talent that New York has to offer at this year's New York Relays at Icahn Stadium. Results for 2024 are here! Location: Icahn Stadium
Come join We Act for Environmental Justice for an Earth Day 5K as part of our Earth Day celebrations! Founded in 1988, WE ACT’s mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low income residents participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies […]
Take the kids to Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island for a fun day of track and field events! Kids can choose from age-appropriate activities they'd like to try, including sprints, a longer distance run, relays on the track, shot put, long jump, obstacle courses, and more! Icahn Stadium is a world-class track and field facility, […]
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