a frolicking stray by the artist John Erianne
My guess is many people visiting NYC aren’t even aware of the incredible park systems along the Hudson River. Right out my back door is Riverside Park, 330 acres stretching four miles in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Filled with walking paths, bike paths, public art and summer activities galore. Free activities. Like yoga on the pier on Wednesdays evenings as the sun goes down, followed by a movie under the stars. A day filled with children and adults making kites, flying kites…all with live musical entertainment. (That’s August 17th and is so much fun, especially if you like to video!) Then there’s Amplified Sundays…danceable music accompanied by more incredible sunsets over the Hudson… This is only a taste of activities that are offered during the summer months and again, free!
There’s Model to Monument, an open air gallery in the southern part of Riverside Park. Now in it’s third year, eight sculptures have been placed throughout this section of the park as part of a five year partnership between the Arts Student League of New York and the Parks and Recreation of NYC. Every year the work of the artists gets better and better!
And then there’s the Hudson River Park…but that’s another summer post…
P.S. Yes, it’s hot here. Very, very hot.
With every post like this, Robin, I understand more and more why NYC has become your paradise. And rightly so. I love that you’re gobbling it up and sharing it all with us. I have seen more of NYC’s uniqueness from you than from anywhere else! BRAVA!
And the problem is…I haven’t even scratched the surface!!! Thanks my dear!
I love, love, love everything about the Hudson River…everything, and I can’t hardly wait to get back there again to spend some quality time there with you frissy. XXOO MORE!
Counting the days!! xoxo
I love my vicarious walks in New York city through the eye of your camera lens. My oldest daughter took dance through high school, so this sculpture truly speaks to me. I also love the red circular sculpture in the previous photograph and how you captured it with the dogs. The juxtaposition between the modern bright red sculpture and the classic faded colored skyscraper in the corner is amazing too. Blessings, my friend!
Arnoldo, you’re so sweet. Thank you so much always for your kind words!
Funny sculpture! OK, Hudson river also is on my list now …
That’s an easy one! Can’t wait to see your list, lol!
Have I told you yet about my recurring dream that NYC is attached to San Francisco by a bridge and all I have to do is walk across and I’m in NYC? I often daydream of hopping on a plane and going for the day. Just walking down a street and sitting in the park. Your blog helps place me there.
Well I’m lovin that dream! Come on over!!!
Great to know Robin, and shame on me, I didn’t! Thanks!
You would so enjoy it Elena!
It iw wonderful to get to see NY through your eyes. It must be so special to live in this city and explore every inch of it and take pictures.
A wonderful job you do and I am looking forward to our time together, we will be there before you know it 🙂
Every day I count my blessings to enjoy this incredible place! Thank you and yes, our time together will be here before we both blink!
This image is just so cool! Love it!
Another site to check out on my next visit to NYC!
Yes! I hope one day we can connect for a glass of wine or coffee!