PARK FACT:
One of the forces behind the completion of the grid on the Upper West Side and the creation of Riverside Park was the rise in real estate values after the Civil War and the need for more housing out at the edges of Manhattan to relieve congestion.
Riverside Park
Kayak and Canoe Launch Sites
- Kayak & Canoe Permit Application (PDF, 216 KB)
A permit is required to operate a kayak or canoe in Parks waterways. Included in the application are rules and helpful recommendations. - Rules and Regulations for Kayaks and Canoes
- NYC Water Trail Initiative - Volunteers Wanted
| Name | Location | Hours | Belongs to Parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Park (79th Street) | 79th Street Boat Basin & Hudson River | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday to Friday | Yes |
| Launch / Land | Storage | Available Parking | More Info |
| Floating Launch | Public Storage for up to 80 kayaks at boat basin | Street Parking | Full Location Details |
| Name | Location | Hours | Belongs to Parks |
| Riverside Park (72nd Street) | 72nd Street & Hudson River | No | |
| Launch / Land | Storage | Available Parking | More Info |
| Floating Launch | None | Full Location Details |
