Our Mission
Riverside Park Fund's mission is to preserve and improve New York's classic waterfront green space. Stretching over four miles along the Hudson River from 59th to 158th Streets, the 330 acres of Riverside Park provide recreation and relaxation for a uniquely diverse population. From seasonal attendants to rehabilitated playing fields, from horticultural projects to creative playgrounds, Riverside Park is cleaner, greener, safer and better because of Riverside Park Fund's supporters. Find out more
Discover the Park
Firemen’s Memorial
100th Street & Riverside Drive
The Firemen’s Memorial is a 19 foot long by 8 foot wide sarcophagus erected on a granite plaza, with a fountain and a bronze bas-relief tablet portraying three galloping horses pulling a fire engine on the side facing the park. Symbolic marble sculptures representing the firefighter’s motto, Duty and Sacrifice, flank the sarcophagus; Sacrifice on the north end, Duty on the south.
Recent News
- Thu, Mar 22, 2012
- Monday, June 11, 2012 Thu, Mar 22, 2012
- Save the Date for Broadway at the Boat Basin 2012! Wed, Feb 22, 2012
Upcoming Events
- Harlem Dances Fri, May 18, 2012
- Shape Up in West Harlem Piers Park: Zumba Sat, May 19, 2012
- Tai Chi Sun, May 20, 2012
A gala event in Riverside Park, Broadway at the Boat Basin is the Fund’s annual fundraising benefit to help ensure that proper care takes place year-round to preserve this historic landmark and vital west side oasis. The Gala has boasted sensational performers in past years including Judy Collins, John Pizzarelli, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kelli O’Hara and most recently, Laura Benanti. We are thrilled to add Sherie Rene Scott to this distinguished roster and look forward to joining with you, our fellow park supporters, to toast Riverside Park!
Monday, June 11, 2012
O’Neals’ West 79th Street Boat Basin Café in the historic Rotunda, Riverside Park
Reception & Dinner 6:30pm
Live Auction & Performance 8:30pm
Dessert 9:30pm
Business Attire
Space is limited, so order your tickets now!
Actor, singer and writer, Sherie Rene Scott performs at Riverside Park’s Benefit Gala on Monday, June 11, 2012. Ms. Scott received Tony nominations for Best Actress in a Musical, Best Book and Best Musical for her acclaimed work, Everyday Rapture. She was nominated for a Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. She also starred in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, The Little Mermaid and Aida.
FY 2010 Annual Report
We invite you to view the online version of our FY2010 Annual Report for the fiscal year that began on July 1, 2009 and ended on June 30, 2010.
Riverside Park Fund
475 Riverside Drive/Suite 455 New York, NY 10115
P: 212-870-3070 F: 212-870-3079 E: mail@riversideparkfund.org
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