Riverbank State Park
Park Riverside Manhattan park built atop a municipal facility
Built atop a Manhattan sewage‑treatment plant on the Hudson, Riverbank State Park offers an Olympic pool, ice rink, athletic courts and performance spaces used for recreation and community events.
Riverbank State Park is a 28-acre state park on Manhattan’s west side in New York City, constructed on the roof of the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant. The park combines athletic, cultural and community facilities within an urban waterfront setting.
Facilities include athletic fields and courts, an indoor pool and ice rink, running tracks and cultural spaces used for classes and performances. The design integrates green space with buildings and rooftop landscaping.
Riverbank State Park is located at 145th Street on the Hudson River waterfront in upper Manhattan and is accessible from surrounding neighborhoods by local transit and street access.
- Rooftop park design: Built atop the city's North River wastewater treatment plant roof, combining urban infrastructure with 28 acres of recreational facilities.
Tips for Visiting Riverbank State Park #
- Aim for weekday mornings to use the park's athletic and pool facilities before weekend crowds arrive; the park fills up quickly on warm weekends.
- Enter at the 145th Street/Riverside side where most promenades, the top level track and riverwalk are easiest to reach; that approach gives quicker access to the park's terraces and views over the Hudson.
- Explore the upper levels and indoor recreation complex (pool and ice rink) if you want quieter spaces - many visitors stick to the riverfront esplanade and miss the indoor facilities.
Best Time to Visit Riverbank State Park #
Visit Riverbank State Park in late spring through early fall for mild weather and active outdoor programming; winters are cold and much quieter.
Weather & Climate near Riverbank State Park #
Riverbank State Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1188 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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