Team RIVER Volunteers
2026-07-01 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-08 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-15 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-29 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.

CANCELLED Yoga in the Park
2026-07-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-28 18:30 - 19:30 | East River Picnic Area – Yoga Location
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Community Track Night
2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Icahn Stadium
Walk, run, or jog in this “icahnic” stadium at our free Community Track Night! Join us on the Icahn Stadium track, home to past Olympic Trials, records set by Jesse Owens, Meseret Defar, and Usain Bolt, and this year’s site for the USA Track and Field Championships! This is an exciting opportunity to run on one of the USA’s few Class 1 certified World Athletics track with a Mondo Super X Performance surface.
Follow your own training plan or join Harlem Run for a workout from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Runners of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to attend (must be 18 or older to participate).
Location: Icahn Stadium
Runners of all abilities are welcome (must be 18 or older to participate).

Catch & Release: Fishing Series (Morning Event)
2026-07-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Living Shoreline
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance for a morning 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 here; opens June 30 at 4 PM
Location: Living Shoreline/Ferry Dock
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Yoga in the Park
2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 11:00 | 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: Salsa
2026-07-11 11:00 - 11:45 | East River Picnic Area
Grab your water bottle and comfortable clothes and head to Randall’s Island for Salsa in the Park! Surrounded by scenic views, and uplifting music, participants will learn vibrant new steps while building confidence with familiar moves. With guidance from an engaging instructor from Sweet Water Dance & Yoga, this class welcomes both beginners and seasoned dancers. Come early for our 10 AM yoga class to stretch and start your day grounded!
Location: East River Picnic Area
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Food Demos on the Urban Farm
2026-07-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Urban Farm
The Urban Farm hosts free food demonstrations to teach the community-at-large how to cook with the seasonal produce they can see growing on the farm. We have 200+ varieties of produce, including many varieties that are culturally relevant to our local communities. In food demonstrations, visitors sample produce, take home recipe cards, and ask the Community Food Educator for kitchen tricks, tips, and advice.
Location: Urban Farm Kitchen
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Storytime Stretches at Urban Farm Open Hours
2026-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Urban Farm
UDPATE: This event has been cancelled.

Urban Farm Volunteers
2026-07-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-26 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.

CANCELLED Bike Ride to Waterfront Festival
2026-07-18 11:30 - 13:00 | María Sola Community Greenspace, 128 Lincoln Ave, Bronx, New York, 10454

Gotham FC vs Seattle Reign FC
2026-07-18 12:00 - 14:30 | Icahn Stadium
Come to Icahn Stadium to see Gotham FC, one of the world’s premiere women’s soccer clubs, take on Seattle Reign FC in a NWSL matchup!

CANCELLED Waterfront Festival
2026-07-18 12:00 - 15:00 | East River Picnic Area

2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor and Para National Championship
2026-07-23 - 2026-07-26 | Icahn Stadium
The 2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor and Para National Championships will come to New York City for the first time in the event’s history, USA Track & Field announced today. The event, held in collaboration with USATF-New York, Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Central Park Track Club and New York Road Runners will be held July 23-26 at Icahn Stadium at Randall’s Island Park.
Click here to purchase tickets!
Group sales are also available. Fans purchasing more than 10 tickets will receive a 10% discount on all non-VIP ticket packages. Those interested in group sales should contact organizers at GroupSales@2026NYC.org or call 678-701-6114.
All other ticketing inquiries can be directed to tickets@2026NYC.org.
Location: Icahn Stadium

Dance in the Park: Merengue
2026-07-25 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-08-01 11:00 - 11:45 | East River Picnic Area
Bring your energy and get ready to move at Merengue in the Park! Set against the backdrop of the waterfront and summer breeze, this lively class focuses on rhythm, connection, and fun. Participants will learn easy-to-follow steps and enjoy the fast-paced spirit of Merengue with an enthusiastic instructor leading the way. Perfect for all skill levels, this is a great opportunity to try something new or refine your moves. 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.

Salt Marsh Saturday: City of Water Day Seining in the Harlem River
2026-07-25 11:00 - 14:00
Have you ever explored the Harlem River? Randall’s Island Park Alliance will host a free seining program on City of Water Day!
Grab a pair of waders and help drag a seining net along the shore of the Harlem River to discover the amazing biodiversity in our waterways. Learn how to identify fish, crabs, and jellyfish. All equipment is provided, but wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet! You must be 12 years or older to seine, but all are welcome to participate in our shoreline activities.
Now in its 19th year, City of Water Day — taking place this year on Saturday, July 25 — is a region-wide day organized by Waterfront Alliance and New York–New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP), to champion a climate-resilient New York and New Jersey harbor.
From 11 AM – 2 PM, our Natural Areas staff will assist you in bringing a 30-foot net into the river to find some unique species of plants and animals that call this amazing and dynamic ecosystem home!
We will also have part of our beloved Salt Marsh brought to the beach! RIPA’s team will bring some of the area’s wildlife and teach you about the vital ecosystem that protects nearby areas from flooding and erosion and creates habitats for countless creatures.
Here is a map of all of the City of Water Day events in the area!
Location: Water’s Edge Garden Beach at The Rock Dock
PLEASE PLAN TO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORATION TO GET TO THE PARK.
PARKING WILL BE EXTREMELY LIMITED DUE TO LARGE EVENTS OCCURING AT RANDALL’S ISLAND PARK ON SATURDAY. BIKING AND WALKING ON OUR MANY RAMPS TO THE ISLAND IS ALSO A VIABLE OPTION!
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

CANCELLED Cooking on the Farm
2026-07-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Urban Farm
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.
Experience the flavors of Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s Urban Farm through this free, interactive cooking demonstration! Join an experienced chef in the Urban Farm Kitchen for an afternoon of farm-to-table fun. After learning about the cultural significance of the recipe and its freshly harvested ingredients, participants will work together to chop, crush, and stir fresh ingredients, and enjoy a small plate of the finished dish. Guests will leave with new knowledge of how to use seasonal produce to cook a healthy and delicious meal.
Registration is required. The link will open 2 weeks before the workshop.
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Cocktails on the Farm
2026-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Urban Farm
Enjoy a relaxed evening at Randall’s Island Park with Cocktails on our Urban Farm!
Sip on farm-fresh cocktails (21+) or complimentary mocktails, while enjoying plant-based bites, crafts, and activities. Plus, bring your clothing and textiles that need repair for a hands-on mending workshop with Repair Cafe El Barrio!
Afterwards, join us for Movie Night! Bring a blanket and settle in under the stars for an outdoor movie night in the Park. Enjoy sweeping views of the Hell Gate Bridge and the city skyline while watching Zootopia 2, the perfect pick for a fun summer evening!
Location: Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.

Movie Night: Zootopia 2
2026-08-01 20:00 - 23:00 | Urban Farm
Bring a blanket and settle in under the stars for an outdoor movie night in the Park. Enjoy sweeping views of the Hell Gate Bridge and the city skyline while watching Zootopia 2, the perfect pick for a fun summer evening!
Location: Field 62/Urban Farm
For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation or for event information, please email publicprograms@randallsisland.org.
