Park Stories

Discover the latest from Hudson River Park! Find fun tips for your next visit, read up on upcoming events and dig deeper into exciting Park initiatives.

Whether you’re interested in our environmental research, educational offerings, sustainability initiatives, cultural programming, volunteer opportunities or vibrant year-round horticulture and wildlife, you’ve come to the right place. Enjoy getting to know your west side backyard!

Bloom Report Double Feature: Hibiscus and Black-Eyed Susan

Hibiscus and black-eyed Susans are bold, blooming reminders that summer is still in full swing along our riverfront!

Bloom Report: Coneflower Season

With bright, daisy-like petals and spiny, dome-shaped heads, your Park’s Echinacea—commonly called coneflowers—are some of HRPK's most iconic summer-bloomers.

Bloom Report: Alliums Ascendent

These cheerful flowers are members of the same family as onions, garlic and shallots, though ornamental alliums like ours are a much better match for a flowerbed than a salad bowl.

Bloom Report: Showstopping Crabapples

As our deciduous trees spread new leaves and our tulips reach their tallest, the bright, dense flowers of our crabapple trees expand a vibrant palette.

Bloom Report: Rise of the Tulips

When they spring up all throughout Hudson River Park, our tulips offer the colorful promise that the blooming season is here to stay.

Bloom Report: Cornelian Cherry Dogwood and Star Magnolia Spring to Life

We can’t wait to see you along our riverfront for the first truly spring-like weekend of the season!

Bloom Report: Witch Hazel Leads The Way

The first of our Park’s deciduous plants has emerged from its seasonal slumber, witch hazel blooms beautifully along our Tribeca parklands.