Randall's Island Park

Randall's Island Park Randall’s Island Park is home to the most athletic fields in Manhattan, as well as wetlands, an Urban Farm, world-class Icahn Stadium and so much more!
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The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc. (RIPA), founded in 1992, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works with the City of New York and local communities to provide an innovative and exciting destination through a wide range of sports venues, cultural events and environmental exploration. As the dedicated steward of Randall’s Island Park, the Alliance sustains, maintains, develops and pro

grams the Park to support the wellbeing of all New Yorkers. The Park offers over 330+ acres of parkland, nine miles of non-vehicular pathways, wetlands, an urban farm, a track and field stadium, a 20-court tennis center, over 60 athletic fields, and the Harlem River Event Site. For more information, please visit randallsisland.org.

Happy Father's Day from the Randall's Island Park Alliance! Shoutout to the amazing fathers that can often be found here...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from the Randall's Island Park Alliance! Shoutout to the amazing fathers that can often be found here at the park, both human and animal. Whether it's bringing your kid to our programs or supporting them from the sidelines, we acknowledge your hard work.

Earlier this year, our Ecological Horticulturist, Laurie McDowell, was named the 2026 recipient of the Steve Kemp Writer...
06/20/2026

Earlier this year, our Ecological Horticulturist, Laurie McDowell, was named the 2026 recipient of the Steve Kemp Writer's Residency offered by Smokies Life, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the scientific, historical, and interpretive activities of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Laurie will spend six weeks at Great Smoky Mountains National Park this year to learn about the Smokies' natural and cultural history and render that experience in two mediums: poetry and illustration! His residency will be divided into three two-week segments where he will focus on wildflowers in the spring, meadow blooms and leafy trees in the summer, and a vibrant transformation in the fall.

Laurie has been working at the Randall's Island Park Alliance since January of 2025! He often represents the Horticulture team at key events, such as our Earth Day, Waterfront, and Harvest Festivals, and has even become a park favorite at Big Truck Day, where he mans the water truck. Swipe through this post to see him in action, as well as some of his poetry and illustrations.

Note: Information for this article has been repurposed from Smokies Life and writer Holly Kays. Read more: https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2026/05/15/word-from-the-smokies-poetry-and-art-reacquaint-writer-in-residence-with-smoky-mountain-plants/90077545007

(Photos credited to Holly Kays, Smokies Life, and RIPA)

On Thursday, June 25, join us for Fireworks & Fun at Randall's Island Park! 🎆 From 6 - 9 PM in the White Garden, enjoy l...
06/19/2026

On Thursday, June 25, join us for Fireworks & Fun at Randall's Island Park! 🎆

From 6 - 9 PM in the White Garden, enjoy live music from the Hiro Band, a soccer clinic, games, giveaways, and more! Take in different aspects of arts and culture from around the globe during this celebration featuring a unique performance by the Japanese Folk Dance Institute and a bomba dance class led by Sweet Water Dance & Yoga. You can also learn some of the skills being showcased at this year's World Cup with a soccer clinic courtesy of South Bronx United.

Our Urban Farm will also be open for Open Hours! The Astoria Park fireworks (courtesy of Central Astoria, LDC) will begin at dusk. Registration is not required for this free event. We hope to see you there!

Details: https://randallsisland.org/events/2026-06-25/

Dear Friends of Randall’s Island Park,Happy Juneteenth! We hope today, and this weekend, are full of reflection, family ...
06/19/2026

Dear Friends of Randall’s Island Park,

Happy Juneteenth! We hope today, and this weekend, are full of reflection, family time, and relaxation. Randall’s Island Park is the perfect place to do just that this weekend! Explore our serene gardens, have fun at Scylla Playground, or rest in our picnic areas.

A busy weekend is anticipated here at Randall’s Island Park, so be sure to:

- Dispose of charcoal in marked red coal bins.
- Keep all barbeques and flames away from trees.
- Follow all new traffic patterns.
- Note that due to the increase in visitors, certain parts of the park may close to vehicles – particularly Wards Meadow Loop. Please plan accordingly.

We wish you all a fun and safe weekend!

The Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s restored wetlands and shorelines provide critical foraging habitat for Black-crowne...
06/19/2026

The Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s restored wetlands and shorelines provide critical foraging habitat for Black-crowned Night Herons and other harbor herons. Through RIPA’s Park-as-Lab program, we regularly monitor these birds on the Island, helping us better understand how wildlife uses restored urban habitat throughout New York Harbor.

That local connection makes new research from especially urgent. In a newly published, peer-reviewed article in Conservation Science and Practice, NYC Bird Alliance scientists found that Black-crowned Night Herons, historically the most abundant wading bird in the New York–New Jersey Harbor, have declined by 55% in just 22 years.

Without conservation action, they could disappear from NYC as soon as 2037.

NYC Bird Alliance is leading the call to protect this iconic harbor bird, and RIPA is proud to help share their work.

You can help:
✍️ Sign the petition to help save the
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🔎 Share your sightings and stories with

Learn more at nycbirdalliance.org/nightheron or visit the page (link in our bio).

Next Saturday, June 27, our Pollinator Palooza is back! 🐝🦋🐦Join us from 12 - 3 PM on the Urban Farm to celebrate Polli...
06/18/2026

Next Saturday, June 27, our Pollinator Palooza is back! 🐝🦋🐦

Join us from 12 - 3 PM on the Urban Farm to celebrate Pollinator Week with science games, nature crafts, garden tours, live bees, honey tasting, Drag Story Hour, and more. Registration not required. See you there!

Details: https://randallsisland.org/events/pollinator-palooza-3

This Saturday is our final Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program for the spring season! From 10 AM - 12 PM, kids ages ...
06/16/2026

This Saturday is our final Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program for the spring season!

From 10 AM - 12 PM, kids ages 8-16 are welcome to join us at Thomas Jefferson Park to learn about the fundamentals of the sport!

Registration is required, see the link in the bio to register.

Our fall training sessions pick up on September 12, so please join us and for some active fall mornings at Thomas Jefferson Park!

This week, join us for events at Randall's Island Park! 🧘‍♂️👟🌱Participate in a relaxing yoga class, volunteer througho...
06/16/2026

This week, join us for events at Randall's Island Park! 🧘‍♂️👟🌱

Participate in a relaxing yoga class, volunteer throughout the park, and expose your kids to the wonders of track & field (for the last time until the fall). Registration is required for events with asterisks. See you this week!

Calendar of events: https://randallsisland.org/events

It was a gorgeous Saturday at Randall's Island Park today! 🌞🌽🦀Visitors explored both our Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh and...
06/13/2026

It was a gorgeous Saturday at Randall's Island Park today! 🌞🌽🦀

Visitors explored both our Little Hell Gate Salt Marsh and our Urban Farm throughout the day. Our Salt Marsh was equipped with park experts, fiddler crabs, shrimp, binoculars, educational materials, and more. Attendees explored the paths that are often closed to the public. At the Urban Farm, Chef Keesha prepared amazing Fennel & Corn Fritters with two seasonal sauces. She used ingredients like papalo, parsley, and garlic scapes! Swipe to the end for the recipe.

Our next Salt Marsh Saturday is on July 25, while the next Urban Farm Food Demo is on July 11. We hope to see you at the park, soon!

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20 Randall's Island Park
New York, NY
10035

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 11:59pm
Tuesday 5am - 12am
Wednesday 5am - 12am
Thursday 5am - 12am
Friday 5am - 11:59pm
Saturday 5am - 12am
Sunday 5am - 12am

Telephone

+12128601899

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