Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

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 riding and/or pets are not permitted inside of 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
• 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 cooking is not permitted within 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: Mon - Fri, 6:30 am - 10 pm. Sat - Sun: 6:30 am - 5 pm. (Membership packages required)
     -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, etc. for all ages.
     -Youth Travel Team Programs in: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Baseball, Football.
• Skating Complex
     -Phone: 212-694-3642
     -Ice Skating: November through March (weather permitting)
     -Roller Skating: May 2 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)

• Aquatics Complex Multi-Pass Options (pdf)

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 Empire Pass -- whether a card for $80 or a vehicle-affixed decal for $65 -- is 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. Apply online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

• Aquatics/Pool Entry
• $2 Adult
  $1 children (5-15 yrs.) and Seniors
  4 and under - 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.
  
  Additional information on Aquatic Center admission options, including refillable multivisit cards, can be found here.
• Carousel
• $1 per ride
• Classes
• $10 - $200 per class
• Cultural Fees
• Theater, Amphitheater and Main Stage rental available for groups. Permit event ticket sale surcharge: $1 per ticket sold.
• Fitness Room

• $5 day pass
  $20 7 Days
  $40 30 Days
  $60 3 Months
  $110 6 Months
  $200 per year
  
  6:30 AM - 10:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
  6:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Saturday, Sunday, Holidays)
  
  New Membership Fee is $10 Registration: $ 4.00
  Seniors: New Membership $8.00 Registration: $3.00
  
  Gymnasium, courts & athletic facility rental available for groups.
  
  Fitness Room Information & Fees

• 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
• $30 for 1 table plus $30 for each additional table (Non-Profit)
  $60 for 1 table plus $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)

Additional Documents

• Driving and Public Transit Directions (pdf)