Team RIVER Volunteers

Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With o......More

Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens, green streets and meadows, every second Wednesday of each month. Team RIVER also works with our Sports Field and Operations teams, keeping our park clean and maintained. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis, you are still very much welcome! This volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: [email protected] Volunteers must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian before starting any work. Children under 16 must also have an adult with them while volunteering. A downloadable volunteer waiver can be found at this link: General Volunteer – Randall’s Island Registration is required here. Location: Volunteers will be notified after registration. For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email [email protected].

CUNY Championship

CUNY Schools Hunter College, Lehman College, Medgar Evers College, and York College meet again at Icahn Stadium for the right to call themselves 2025 CUNY Outdoor champions! Visit their website as they update events and participants up until the May competition! Locatio......More

CUNY Schools Hunter College, Lehman College, Medgar Evers College, and York College meet again at Icahn Stadium for the right to call themselves 2025 CUNY Outdoor champions! Visit their website as they update events and participants up until the May competition! Location: Icahn Stadium

Icahn Stadium

Riverkeeper Sweep

Join hundreds of others throughout the Hudson River watershed to help keep our shoreline free of marine plastics and refuse at the annual Riverkeeper Sweep. Community friends and partners band together to remove and prevent hundreds of pounds of litter from getting into......More

Join hundreds of others throughout the Hudson River watershed to help keep our shoreline free of marine plastics and refuse at the annual Riverkeeper Sweep. Community friends and partners band together to remove and prevent hundreds of pounds of litter from getting into our rivers.  Registration is required here. Location: East Entrance of Icahn Stadium  For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email [email protected]. 

Icahn Stadium

Therapy Dogs on the Farm

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Randall’s Island and the Good Dog Foundation for a morning with BRUNO and Massimo, two trained therapy dogs! Come by and spend some time with our furry friends who are experts in helping us calm down and feel a little happ......More

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Randall’s Island and the Good Dog Foundation for a morning with BRUNO and Massimo, two trained therapy dogs! Come by and spend some time with our furry friends who are experts in helping us calm down and feel a little happier. This program is accessible to all ages. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email [email protected].

Urban Farm

2025 Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program - Spring

Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will f......More

Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program! This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques for springs and relays and will introduce other track and field activities like the long jump, hurdles, and long-distance running. Registration is required on LeagueApps with City Parks Foundation! Location: Thomas Jefferson Park (Harlem) For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email [email protected].

Thomas Jefferson Park

Herbal Medicine Workshop: Roots and Remedies

Join us for a journey into the world of herbal medicine amidst the vibrant setting of our Urban Farm at Randall’s Island Park!  Led by seasoned herbalist Jess Turner from Olamina Botanicals, this hands-on workshop will guide you through plant identification, the history......More

Join us for a journey into the world of herbal medicine amidst the vibrant setting of our Urban Farm at Randall’s Island Park!  Led by seasoned herbalist Jess Turner from Olamina Botanicals, this hands-on workshop will guide you through plant identification, the history of botanical medicine, harvesting techniques, and a variety of herbal remedies. Don’t miss this opportunity to create your own custom-made tincture, reconnect with nature and empower yourself with the healing power of plants!   To learn more about Olamina Botanicals, check out their website here. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email [email protected]. 

Urban Farm

2025 USATF New York Youth Challenge Series

US Track & Field New York returns its Youth Challenge Series to Randall’s Island Park and Icahn Stadium! Learn more about USTF New York from their website and come and cheer the next generation of track & field stars! Location: Icahn Stadium

Icahn Stadium

Urban Farm Volunteers

Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us! Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who vol......More

Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us! Volunteers must be at least 10 years old. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who volunteers with them. Individuals ages 16 & 17 can volunteer if a parent or guardian has signed a waiver. Please find a downloadable waiver here: Waiver for unaccompanied 16 & 17 year olds Registration is not required but we ask that you commit at least two hours of volunteering. This volunteer event is for individuals from the community and not open to groups larger than 5 people. If you wish to bring more than 5 people, you must first contact us at [email protected]. Location: Urban Farm For inquiries about accessibility, to request accommodation, or for event information, please email [email protected].

Urban Farm

Yoga in the Park

Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at Randall’s Island Park’s free outdoor yoga series. Guided by a beloved, local yoga instructor, participants will flow through a calming and grounding sequence against the backdrop of the uptown skyline. All levels and abilit......More

Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at Randall’s Island Park’s free outdoor yoga series. Guided by a beloved, local yoga instructor, participants will flow through a calming and grounding sequence against the backdrop of the uptown skyline. All levels and abilities are welcome. Bring a friend, family member or two, or your yoga-loving pet! No registration required—just show up ready to move! We’ll have water and a limited number of mats available to borrow, so please bring your own if possible or show up early to claim one. Our free yoga classes run weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30pm from May 6 – September 9 (no class June 10), and Saturdays from 10:00 – 11:00am, June 28 – August 30. On Saturdays, stay after and join our dance class! Please check Instagram for the most updated schedule. Location: East River Picnic Area For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email [email protected].

East River Picnic Area

Team RIVER Volunteers

Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With o......More

Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work with the Natural Areas team twice a month to take care of and restore our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens, green streets and meadows, every second Wednesday of each month. Team RIVER also works with our Sports Field and Operations teams, keeping our park clean and maintained. If you are only able to volunteer on a limited basis, you are still very much welcome! This volunteer opportunity is open to individuals from the community. Groups of more than 5 people must contact: [email protected] Volunteers must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian before starting any work. Children under 16 must also have an adult with them while volunteering. A downloadable volunteer waiver can be found at this link: General Volunteer – Randall’s Island Registration is required here. Location: Volunteers will be notified after registration. For inquiries about accessibility, to request an accommodation, or for event information, please email [email protected].