Bringing Nature to New Yorkers

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A group of people on the shore looking at Little Island in New York. A futuristic park on concrete stilts sits above the river in the background.
Hudson River Park: Bringing nature to New Yorkers. Inset photo of a group of people on the shore looking at Little Island in New York. A futuristic park on concrete stilts sits above the river in the background.

Hudson River Park

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The lower Hudson River Estuary within and beyond Hudson River Park in Manhattan is a remarkable natural resource and one of the most significant estuarine habitats in the United States. The Park׳s waters support a diverse ecosystem of regional ecological importance, and its dozens of recreational piers and protected Estuarine Sanctuary connect millions of New Yorkers and visitors from around the world to the Hudson River.

Connecting millions of New Yorkers and visitors from around the world to the Hudson River.

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  • Why this matters

    The Park׳s prominent location in Manhattan, adjacent to many schools, non-profits and businesses, creates unparalleled opportunities to engage with diverse audiences throughout its four-mile footprint. Every year, the Park offers a wealth of field trips, public programs, volunteer opportunities, teacher trainings, and conservation internships that expand awareness about the 400-acre Estuarine Sanctuary included within the Park׳s boundaries, making science relevant and accessible.

  • What you can do

    Protect your waterways. Conserve water use during rainstorms. Reduce plastic consumption. Compost your food scraps. Become a steward.


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    30,000

    People educated each year

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    35M

    Juvenile oysters seeded

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    470K

     Pounds of organic waste diverted

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