North Tower Stair and Elevator
As of September 9, 2024, the North Tower Stair and Elevator will be closed for capital renovation. The park will provide scheduled shuttle service for park patrons and staff during the renovation. Shuttle details will be posted here and in the park. Thank you for your patience as we work to make Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park even better.
Riverbank State Park - Aquatic Filter Plant and Bulkhead Renovation Project
As of September 9, 2024, the Aquatics Pool and Complex will be closed for capital renovation. The Aquatics Filter Plant and Bulkhead renovation project is expected to be completed Winter 2025. The pool will be nonoperational and closed for the duration of the project. Please stay tuned for more information. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park is the only park of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. Inspired by urban rooftop designs in Japan, this 28-acre multi-level landscaped recreational rises 69 feet above the Hudson River and offers a wide variety of recreational, athletic and arts experiences for all ages, interests and abilities.
Housed in five major buildings are an Olympic-size pool, a covered skating rink for roller skating in the summer and ice-skating in the winter, an 800-seat cultural theater, a 2,500-seat athletic complex with fitness room, and a 150-seat restaurant.
Outdoor sports amenities include a 25-yard lap pool, a wading pool, four tennis courts, four basketball courts, a softball field, four hand/paddleball courts, and a 400-meter eight-lane running track with a football/soccer field.
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park also boasts spectacular promenade views of the Hudson River, the Palisades and the George Washington Bridge. At water level, there is a 400-seat amphitheater.
An educational greenhouse, two playgrounds, a water splashing area, a delightful kid inspired carousel and a number of picnic areas round out DF Riverbank's many offerings.
Check out Sofrito On The Hudson for brunch and dinner.
Pet Policy: No pets are allowed in the park. (This does not apply to service animals.)
Open 7 days a week, 6am - 11pm, 365 days a year
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 easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and 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. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.
$5 day pass
$20 7 Days
$40 30 Days
$60 3 Months
$110 6 Months
$200 per year
Monday thru Friday- Session 1: 7am-10am | Session 2: 11am-3pm | Session 3: 4pm-9pm
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays- Session 1: 7am – 11am | Session 2: 12pm – 5pm
New Membership Fee is $10 Registration: $ 4.00
Seniors: New Membership $8.00 Registration: $3.00
Gymnasium, courts & athletic facility rental available for groups.