Do you know about #GivingTuesday? Since 2012, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been set aside for generosity and giving back. Now a global tradition, we invite you to celebrate with a gift to Hudson River Park Friends.

Hudson River Park spans four+ miles over 550 acres of water and green space, providing unmatched opportunities for relaxation, recreation and reflection for millions of visitors each year and in every season. HRPK is a vital recreational, environmental, educational and cultural resource for New York City and the west side community.

HRPK is financially self-sustaining and relies on private support for its annual operations, maintenance and public programs. The HRPK 550 Fund supports:

Landscapes and gardens: the four miles of lawns, trees and gardens that make Hudson River Park an urban oasis and beloved backyard for millions, as well as the expert horticulturists and HRPK Friends volunteers who keep our green space thriving and beautiful.

Education and estuary research: the environmental research and hands-on STEM education and marine science programs that HRPKs River Project brings to the community, inspiring scientists of all ages across NYC and communicating the ecological importance of the Parks 400-acre Estuarine Sanctuary.

Ongoing sustainability efforts: including a robust Community Compost Program serving neighborhoods all along the Park and a park-wide plastics reduction initiative that are helping to build a greener NYC.

Thanks to the generosity of our Board, any gift made to HRPK Friends from today until December 31 will be matched by them, dollar-for-dollar, up to $20,000. But we won't stop there! We have a grand goal of $100,000 before the end of the year. Will you help us get there? HRPK is NOT a City-run park and relies on private funding for its maintenance, operations and environmental programs, so every gift helps benefit all New Yorkers.

Help Hudson River Park continue to be a place of play, relaxation and learning in 2022 and beyond. With your support, HRPK can continue to be your place for community, education, and relaxation.