Ride starts on North end of public Greenway and will travel South along the Hutchinson River Greenway to Westchester Ave. About 75 minutes, 3 miles. Stopping at 3 new crossings, 2 new nearly complete tree and brush replantings from construction, two areas pedestrian areas that need gardening and better highlighting. Finishing with pizza in a newly taken over lot of land turned garden less than 1 year ago.

ACCESSIBILITY

75 minute ride with stops for advocacy, maintenance and concern discussions.

You can register for the event using this link.

On Saturday, July 15th, join South Bronx Unite and friends on a 2 hour bike tour (starting at 10 AM and meeting at 114th and 1st Ave at the corner of Thomas Jefferson Park) from East Harlem, through Randall's Island, and to the South Bronx to celebrate City of Water Day. The tour will be led by bike advocates, waterfront experts, and community leaders who will highlight community resiliency, public space accessibility, and ways to get more involved. Partners hosting this event include South Bronx Unite, El Barrio Bikes, and the Randall's Island Park Alliance.

There will be a community gathering at a South Bronx community garden located at 134th St and Lincoln Ave at 12 PM, so you can join then if you prefer not to ride!

*This event is funded in part through support from the Hudson River Foundation, New York-New Jersey Harbor and Estuary Program, and Waterfront Alliance.   

Join NYC H2O, HRWG, NDP, NYC DOT, and community activists Chauncy Young and Duane Bailey-Castro for a walk along this underdeveloped and under-used path along the Harlem River.

RSVP here.

This walk will offer stunning views of the High Bridge and Harlem River and connect the High Bridge with River Park Towers and Roberto Clemente State Park. We will discuss ways for this section to reach its full potential as part of the larger NYC greenway network and become an asset to the community.

Duane Bailey-Castro is a Bronx-based photographer who has spent over 10 years photographing the Harlem River and its bridges. He uses his images to celebrate the history and beauty of this part of the city's urban landscape. His website is www.duanebaileycastro.com.

Chauncy Young is a community organizer and greenway advocate based in the High Bridge neighborhood of the Bronx. Since the Harlem River was included in the Urban Rivers Federal Partnership, he has served on the advisory council with Federal Agency partners. Chauncy also collaborates with the DOT's advisory committee for the NYC Greenway Coalition.

This walking tour is sponsored by Council Member Althea Stevens.

The NYC Department of City Planning is committed to supporting efforts to equitably expand access to waterfront open space for all New Yorkers. The Harlem River Greenway will connect thousands of Bronx residents with the NYC waterfront — creating new opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and reflection. Interested in learning about how access to the waterfront varies across NYC? Please visit https://www.waterfrontplan.nyc/waterfront-public-access-study-summary.

Registration and more details here.

On May 21 at 10:00 AM, join a Park Ranger for a guided bike ride around Floyd Bennett Field in honor of the park's anniversary. Find out what you wish you knew about Floyd Bennett Field on this fun informative bike ride. Bring your bike and your curiosity. Cultural and natural history highlights will include the remarkable story of urban development and the value of public lands today. The ride will be approximately 4.5 miles.

Floyd Bennett Field, Revealed! is a series of free events brought to you by Gateway National Recreation Area and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy as part of an initiative to activate the park as a premier destination for recreation and enjoyment of nature.

Join the Bronx River Alliance for an Open House to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, from 12pm-4pm.

This fun, free event will include:

• A walking tour with local author and historian Stephen DeVillo
• Canoe paddling on the Bronx River
• Kid-friendly educational activities and workshops
• Pop-up bike repair station and workshop provided by REI
• Fresh produce distribution from RAP4Bronx
• Tree giveaway from New York Restoration Project – register here to get trees
• Bagged compost giveaway from Big Reuse – register here to get compost
• Music and dance performance by Bronx House
• and more!

Please note that all activities, including canoeing, are on a first come-first served basis. Registering in advance helps organizers prepare for the event, but it unfortunately does not guarantee a spot for any given activity.

For questions, please contact victoria.toro@bronxriver.org or call 718.542.4124.

NYC DOT is initiating a planning process to develop a 7-mile Harlem River Greenway in The Bronx, creating a continuous walking and cycling connection between Van Cortland Park and Randall’s Island. The implementation plan will aim to better connect Bronxites to their waterfront and provide a critical north-south bike commuting corridor. Bronxites will help shape the plan through a community-based process, beginning with three online public workshops this April.

Each workshop will collect community feedback within the geographic area of three potential greenway segments:

Tuesday, April 18th, 6-8PM: Van Cortlandt Park to University Heights Bridge
Register for the April 18 Workshop.

Wednesday, April 19th, 6-8PM: University Heights Bridge to Macombs Dam Bridge
Register for the April 19 Workshop.

Wednesday, April 26th, 6-8PM: Macombs Dam Bridge to Randall’s Island Connector
Register for the April 26 Workshop.

Join the Urban Waters Federal Partnership (“UWFP”) for a Meet and Greet at a pre-celebration of World Water Day on Tuesday, March 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Bronx Children's Museum.

The event will occur at the historic Bronx Powerhouse Building (725 Exterior St., Bronx NY 10451) located in Mill Pond Park.

Weather permitting, the event will occur in front of the Building, or as directed. A press conference will occur at 9:30 a.m.

At 10:00 am the Bronx Children's Museum will host educational activities with local school children.

Across town at 2:00 p.m., the Water and Heritage Awareness Shield will be presented in a ceremony at the Angel of the Waters Fountain in Central Park.

For more info, visit the Bronx Council for Environmental Quality website: https://bceq.org/2023/02/18/3-21-2023-world-water-day-pre-celebration-of-croton-water-supply/

View a full schedule of the day and RSVP for individual events here: https://bceq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/World-Water-Day-Invite-.pdf