Things to Do, Destinations
and General Information
Field Trips
A field trip to Hudson River Park can enhance your classroom lessons through place-based, hands-on activities. The Hudson River Park Trust’s Education staff will work with you to plan and execute a successful trip.
The park's Education staff offers programs that touch on several of New York State’s Learning Standards. There is no charge for educator lead programs, but reservations are required. Availability is limited; please book your program at least one month in advance.
Programs range from 45 to 90 minutes in length depending on topic and grade level. Park staff will customize programs to fit the needs of your class.
At the Park:
Changing Waterfront Fishing & Biology Water Quality & Plankton Garden Trees, Insects & Birds At your school:
Park educators can visit schools to conduct pre- and post-field trip activities. Educators can also assist teachers with planning and implementing ongoing studies in Hudson River Park. The availability of in-school programs is limited; preference is given to schools that are also conducting field trips to Hudson River Park.
Fill out an application
For details:
Call our Education Department at 212.627.2020 or email
Hudson River Park has many opportunities for self-guided trips. There is no charge but a reservation is still required to ensure the requested space is available for your group. Teacher trainings are available to facilitate self-guided field trips.
You can also browse the park by clicking the EXPLORE! button in the upper left corner.
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Hudson River Park Trust • 353 West St. (at W.Houston St.), Pier 40, 2nd floor, NY, NY 10014
EMAIL • phone: 212-627-2020 • fax: 212-627-2021
Many locations throughout the park are appropriate for educational trips.
Print your own:
Greenwich Village Walking Tour 
White -Throated Sparrow