Randall's Island

Team RIVER Volunteers
2026-08-12 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-19 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-26 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-02 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-09 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-16 09:30 - 12:30 UTC
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, every second Wednesday of each month. Team RIVER also works with our Sports Field and Operations teams, keeping our park clean and maintained. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis, you are still very much welcome!
This volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: Volunteers@RandallsIsland.org
Volunteers must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian before starting any work. Children under 16 must also have an adult with them while volunteering. A downloadable volunteer waiver can be found at this link: General Volunteer – Randall’s Island
Registration is required here.
Location: Volunteers will be notified after registration.
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

New York City FC II vs Orlando City B
2026-08-12 17:00 - 19:30 | Icahn Stadium
Come catch the third of seven home games for New York City FC II at Icahn Stadium when they play host to the Orlando City B!
Travel to Randall’s Island Park to see some of the best soccer NYC has to offer!

Yoga in the Park
2026-08-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-01 18:30 - 19:30 | East River Picnic Area – Yoga Location
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 member or two, or your yoga-loving pet!
No registration required—just show up ready to move! We’ll have water and a limited number of mats available to borrow, so please bring your own if possible or show up early to claim one.
Our free yoga classes run weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 pm from May 5 – September 1, and Saturdays from 10:00 – 11:00 am, July 4 – August 29. On Saturdays, stay after and join our dance class! Please check Instagram for the most updated schedule.
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Dance in the Park: Bachata
2026-08-15 11:00 - 11:45 | East River Picnic Area
Experience Bachata in the Park, where music, movement, and nature come together! This dance style invites you to slow down and connect with the rhythm. You’ll learn foundational movements while exploring the cultural roots of this beloved dance along our scenic waterfront. Come early for our 10 AM yoga class to warm up beforehand!
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Catch & Release: Fishing Series (Afternoon Event)
2026-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | East River Picnic Area
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for an afternoon of fishing along our peaceful shoreline!
Whether you’re brand new to fishing or looking to brush up on your skills, this hands-on event will introduce the basics while exploring the ecology of the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary. Learn about local fish species, urban waterways, and how our harbor supports diverse wildlife—all while enjoying time by the water. All supplies are provided.
Please register with the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry prior to the event; we are also available to help register people on site.
Registration is required; opens August 1 at 1PM
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Urban Farm Volunteers
2026-08-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-30 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Urban Farm
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! Our farmers have a lot of farm chores and composting to do weekly and you can help us take care of this important urban educational agricultural resource.
On Sundays we not only do farm chores, but we are joined by the NYC Compost Project with Big Reuse who help us manage our 5-bin compost system to create much needed organic matter for our planting beds!
Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. Please find a downloadable waiver here: Waiver for unaccompanied 16 & 17 year olds
This volunteer event is for individuals from the community and not open to groups larger than 5 people. If you wish to bring more than 5 people, you must first contact us at volunteers@randallsisland.org.
New volunteers must register for this event here.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodation, or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

New York City FC II vs FC Cincinnati 2
2026-08-19 17:00 - 19:30
Come catch the fourth of seven home games for New York City FC II at Icahn Stadium when they play host to FC Cincinnati 2!
Travel to Randall’s Island Park to see some of the best soccer NYC has to offer!

Community Track Night
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
Walk, run, or jog in this “Icahnic” stadium at our free community track night! Join us on the new track at Icahn Stadium—a track that has hosted the Olympic Trials, has seen records set by Jesse Owens, Meseret Defar, and Usain Bolt, hosted ATHLOS New York City for two straight years, and will host this years USA Track and Field Championships!
Follow your own training plan or join Harlem Run for a workout from 6:45 – 7:45pm.
Location: Icahn Stadium
Runners of all abilities are welcome (must be 18 or older to participate).

Dance in the Park: Soca
2026-08-22 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-08-29 11:00 - 11:45 | East River Picnic Area
Get ready to sweat, smile, and move at Soca in the Park! Fueled by high-energy music, this class brings a fun, cardio-filled dance experience to the outdoors. Participants will learn dynamic moves while embracing the joyful spirit of Soca with guidance from an engaging instructor. Open to all levels, this session is all about letting loose and enjoying the rhythm. Come early for our 10 AM yoga class to warm up beforehand!
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Foraged Fiber Arts Workshop
2026-08-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
Join us at the Randall’s Island Urban Farm to discover the art of natural fiber making. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to craft plant materials into cordage, and about the historical significance of fiber-making. Join us for an afternoon focused on the many functional and creative applications of plants found in the park!
Registration is required; opens 8/8 at 1 PM.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

New York City FC II vs New England Revolution II
2026-08-22 17:00 - 19:30 | Icahn Stadium
The New England Revolution II return to Icahn Stadium as New York City FC II play host to their northern rivals!
Travel to Randall’s Island Park to see some of the best soccer NYC has to offer!

New York City FC II vs New York Red Bulls 2
2026-09-08 17:00 - 19:30 | Icahn Stadium
The New York Derby makes its Icahn Stadium debut as New York City FC II host their state rivals the New York Red Bulls 2!
Travel to Randall’s Island Park to see some of the best soccer NYC has to offer!

2026 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Fall
2026-09-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Thomas Jefferson Park
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track and 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 sprints and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running.
Program Dates: Every Saturday
Spring: 4/11 – 6/20, no program on 5/23
Fall: 9/12 – 10/31
Registration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation.
Location: Thomas Jefferson Park
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Femme Fishing: Fishing Series
2026-09-12 11:00 - 13:00 | East River Picnic Area
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for an afternoon of fishing for women, femme, and gender-nonconforming folx!
Grow your own fishing skills, share with other folks in and around the NY/NJ Harbor Estuary, on our serene shoreline at the meeting of the Harlem and East Rivers. We strive to make spaces where other educators and anglers can hang out, build community, and create a vibe that works for us in what is a typically male-dominated activity. All supplies are provided.
Please register with the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry prior to the event; we are also available to help register people on site.
Registration is recommended but not required. Link coming soon.
Location: East River Picnic Area/Living Shoreline
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

New York City FC II vs CT United FC
2026-09-13 17:00 - 19:30 | Icahn Stadium
Come catch New York City FC II’s final home game of the season as they host CT United FC at Icahn Stadium!
Travel to Randall’s Island Park to see some of the best soccer NYC has to offer!
