Riverbank State Park (Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park) (2024)

On September 5th, 2017, the park was renamed in honor of Assemblyman Herman "Denny" Farrell to Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park after his 42 years of public service to the community.

Denny Farrell Riverbank State Parkis the only park of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Inspired by urban rooftop designs in Japan, this 28-acre multi-level landscaped recreational rises 69 feet above the Hudson River and offers a wide variety of recreational, athletic and arts experiences for all ages, interests and abilities.

Housed in five major buildings are an Olympic-size pool, a covered skating rink for roller skating in the summer and ice-skating in the winter, an 800-seat cultural theater, a 2,500-seat athletic complex with fitness room, and a 150-seat restaurant.

Outdoor sports amenities include a 25-yard lap pool, a wading pool, four tennis courts, four basketball courts, a softball field, four hand/paddleball courts, and a 400-meter eight-lane running track with a football/soccer field.

Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park also boasts spectacular promenade views of the Hudson River, the Palisades and the George Washington Bridge. At water level, there is a 400-seat amphitheater.

An educational greenhouse, two playgrounds, a water splashing area, a delightful kid inspired carousel and a number of picnic areas round out DF Riverbank's many offerings.

Check outSofrito On The Hudson for brunch and dinner.

Pet Policy: No pets are allowed in the park. (This does not apply to service animals.)

Hours of Operation

• Open 7 days a week, 6am - 11pm, 365 days a year

• General:
  -Automated Information: 212-694-3600
  -Park Administration: 212-694-3608
  -Park Use Permit Office: 212-694-3639
  -Public Parking is not available inside of the park.
  -Bicycle ridingis not permitted inside of the park.
  -Pets arenot permitted in the park.
  -Park is accessible via the following public transportation options:
  -MTA Buses: BX19 & M11 (run directly into the park)
  -MTA Subway: #1 train, stop 1 block east of the park @ 145th street and
  Broadway
  -Park also accessible by bike via the Hudson River Greenway
• Food:
  -Restaurant - Sofrito,http://sofritony.com/
  (Hours vary seasonally)
  -Snack Bar available year round (inside of Skating Complex)
  -Picnic areas available, table rental recommended from Memorial Day - Labor
  Day.
  -Grilling and open flame cookingare prohibitedwithin the park.
• Aquatics Complex:
  Schedule and pool rules available here.
  -Phone: 212-694-3664/3665/3666
  -Locker rooms
  -50 meter indoor Olympic pool (October through Labor Day) & 25 meter outdoor pool (4th of July - Labor Day)
  -Water Play area with sprayground
  -Learn to swim, stroke mechanics, water aerobics, etc. Classes available for all ages.
  -Red Tails Swimming Team (youth)
• Athletics Complex:
  6:30 AM - 10 PM (M-F)
  6:30 AM - 5 PM (Sat/Sun)
  -Phone: 212-694-3637/3638/3744
  -Fitness Room: (Membership packages required) Monday thru Friday | Session 1: 7am- 11am | Session 2: 12pm-3pm | Session 3: 4pm-10pm | Saturday, Sunday and Holidays | Session 1: 7am – 11am | Session 2: 12pm – 5pm

  -Indoor Gymnasium & Locker Rooms, Outdoor Athletics and Softball Field, Outdoor Basketball, Handball and Tennis Courts, Outdoor 440m running track.
  -Tennis Court Permits Available from 4/1 through 11/30 yearly.
  -Outdoor field and court & Indoor Gymnasium rentals for organized groups.
  -Sports and exercise classes and clinics for all ages.
  -Youth Travel Team Programs in: Boys & Girls Basketball, Baseball, Football.

• Skating Complex
  -Phone: 212-694-3642
  -Ice Skating: November through March (weather permitting)
  -Roller Skating:April through October (weather permitting)
  -Ice and Roller Rink Rental for Organized Groups
  -Public Skating Sessions Every Week
  -Skate Rental (Ice and Roller) & Sharpening Available
  -Birthday Party Packages available
  -Learn to Skate, Roller and Ice Dance classes, etc. and programs for all ages
  -Adult Open Ice & Roller Hockey
  -Youth Travel Team Programs in:
  -Ice Hockey
  -Figure Skating
• Cultural Complex:
  -Phone: 212-694-3633/3632
  -Indoor multi-use theater and outdoor riverside amphitheatre (also available for rental by organized groups)
  -Cultural, Dance, Art, Chess and Music classes for all ages
  -Art exhibits, summer concert series (Jammin' on the Hudson), holiday special events, community garden and Senior Citizen Socials
  -Summer day camp program
  -Youth Travel Team Programs in: Cheerleading, Chess
  -Carousel: May through October (hours vary)

Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

• Aquatics/Pool Entry
• FREE
  Lap swimming pass $30 per month*
  Pool rental available for groups.

  *Morning Lap Swim requires a lap swim pass which must be purchased in advance. Same day entry is no longer available for lap swim session. The evening lap swim does not require a $30 lap swim pass during the fall/winter/spring seasons.

• Carousel
• $1 per ride
• Classes
• $10 - $200 per class
• Cultural Fees
• Theater and Main Stage rental available for groups. Permit event ticket sale surcharge: $1 per ticket sold.
• Fitness Room

• $5 day pass
  $20 7 Days
  $4030 Days
  $60 3 Months
  $110 6 Months
  $200 per year

  Monday thru Friday- Session 1: 7am-10am | Session 2: 11am-3pm | Session 3: 4pm-9pm

  Saturday, Sunday and Holidays- Session 1: 7am – 11am | Session 2: 12pm – 5pm

  New Membership Fee is $10 Registration: $ 4.00
  Seniors: New Membership $8.00 Registration: $3.00

  Gymnasium, courts & athletic facility rental available for groups.

• Ice Skating
• Standard Admission:
  $5 Adults
  $3 children

  Skate Rental: $6 per day

  Rental of Complex Terrace: $120/hr (comm.), $60 (nfp)
  Ice Rink is available for rental by groups.

• Rehearsal Room Rental
• $40/hr (non-profit); $80/hr (commercial)
  Tables and chairs available for an additional rental fee - $1/chair, 25 chair minimum; $10/table, 2 tables minimum
• Reserved Picnic Table
• $30for 1 tableplus $30 for each additional table (Non-Profit)
  $60for1 tableplus $60 for each additional table (Commercial)
• Riverbank ID Card
• $10
  $8 Seniors
• Roller Skating
• Admission: $1.50/person
  Skate Rental: $6/day.
  Dry rink is available for rental by group.
• Summer Camp
• $550 per child

Maps

• Riverbank State Park Map (pdf)