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Summer on the Hudson Star Gazing

Friday, May 16, 2025

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Expert stargazers from the Amateur Astronomers Association help us observe stars and planets.

Access to the 145th Street lawn via Riverbank State Park is currently closed. Guests should enter the Park at 148th Street and Riverside Drive, or via the Denny Farrell Pedestrian Bridge at 151st Street (accessible). 

Location

145th and the Hudson River in Riverside Park
Manhattan
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Cost

Free  

Contact Number

(212) 870-3089

Contact Email

soh@riversideparknyc.org

Categories

Astronomy

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Marinas
West 79th Street Boat Basin
The 79th Street Boat Basin is closed and is anticipated to reopen in 2028.

Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov
Kayak/Canoe Launch Sites
Riverside Park (79th Street)
The 79th Street Boat Basin marina is currently closed. No vessel dockage, moorage, anchorage or launch services are available. The marina will be dredged and reconstructed to modern codes and standards. The marina is anticipated to reopen in 2028.

Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov