Celebrate the end of summer with NYC Cornellians!

On Saturday, September 28th from 12:00-4:00pm alumni of all ages, students, faculty/staff, family and friends are invited to enjoy an afternoon in Riverside Park as we turn the South Lawn red with a bring your own picnic gathering (and if you don’t feel like bringing food, you can pick it up at plenty of nearby restaurants/supermarkets).

We’ll have cornhole sets, spike ball, frisbee golf and other activities – fun for the whole family. Enjoy the swings at the Neufeld Playground, a pickup game of basketball with fellow Cornellians, assorted picnic festivities, or just a scenic stroll down by the Hudson River to Pier I.

Every Cornellian, every age will have an amazing time enjoying the park and meeting other members of the community. NYC Cornellians will be conducting a raffle to give away prizes among attendees, so be sure to register, wear your Cornell red, and check in when you arrive.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: 12:00–4:00 P.M.
Location: Riverside Park: Lawn-74th St (South Lawn)
Weather: In the event of steady rain, this event will be canceled.

Do’s and Don’ts (Park Rules)

• Don’t bring alcoholic beverages, tents/canopies (or anything that needs to be staked into the ground), and BBQ equipment per NYC park rules.
• Do bring your dog – but make sure they are on a leash less than six feet long – also have proof of dog license and rabies vaccination just in case.
• Do bring water, food and your favorite park games!
• Do enjoy the weather, park amenities, the playground, and the Cornell NYC community!

Ways to get There:

• Entrance is on 74th and RSD – the south lawn.  Only a few blocks from a major NYC subway station and multiple bus stops.
  • The 1, 2, and 3 trains as well as M104, M7, M11, M57 stop at 72 Street/Broadway 
  • The M5 bus provides the most direct access stopping at 73rd/Riverside Drive 

Food Nearby:

• Fairway (74th & Bway)
• Trader Joe’s (72nd & Bway)
• Citarella’s (75th & Bway)
• H Mart (70th & Amsterdam)
• Giacomo Fine Foods (72nd & West End)
• Hummus Place (74th & Amsterdam)
• Morton Williams (69th & Bway)
• Chipotle (73rd & Amsterdam)
• Made in NY Pizza (73rd & Amsterdam)
• Kossar’s Bagels (72nd & West End)
• Pier 1 Cafe (500 W 70th Street)
• Jubilee Market Place (180 Riverside Blvd)

Other info: 

Bathrooms available in the Neufeld Playground (1 block from the event space)

Event Questions? Contact Matt Funkhouser or DuWayne Harrison