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].
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens, green streets and meadows, […]
Join the Randall's Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly 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 springs and relays and will introduce […]
Join RIPA’s Natural Areas team for a fun-filled and educational afternoon exploring the unique organisms that call the greater NYC Harbor Estuary home. Drop-in to observe the team conduct seining in the Harlem River and assist in counting and ID’ing fish and other aquatic organisms. Engage with our knowledgeable staff and learn more about these […]
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us! Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 […]
Join Us to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Icahn Stadium! In 2025, we proudly celebrate the 20th anniversary of Icahn Stadium, one of New York City’s premier sports venues, at our annual Gala. Held at the beautiful Urban Farm at Randall’s Island Park, this year’s Gala will take place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at […]
Yoga in the Park is CANCELLED today. Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at Randall’s Island Park’s free outdoor yoga series. Guided by a beloved, local yoga instructor, participants will flow through a calming and grounding sequence against the backdrop of the uptown skyline. All levels and abilities are welcome. Bring a friend, family […]
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens, green streets and meadows, […]
Drop in to explore the Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh during Wetland Wednesdays! The salt marsh is one of our most beloved natural areas, and is a vital ecosystem that protects nearby areas from flooding and erosion and creates habitats for many different species of animals. From 2:30-4:30PM on the second Wednesday of every month, […]
Walk, run, or jog in this “icahnic” stadium at our free community track night! Join us on the track at Icahn Stadium—a track that has hosted the Olympic Trials and seen records set by Jesse Owens, Meseret Defar, and Usain Bolt! Follow your own training plan or join Harlem Run for a workout from 6:45 […]
USA Track & Field New York is putting on its two-day Junior Olympics Qualifier Association Championship here at Icahn Stadium!
UPDATE: The Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program has been cancelled on Saturday, June 14, due to weather. See you next week! Join the Randall's Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants […]
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a full night of fun celebrating PRIDE at the Urban Farm! We are excited to build off our annual programming to bring you Park after Dark: Pride Cocktails on the Farm, the first of two such events this year. Walk through our Urban Farm and enjoy a queer […]
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