Harlem River Greenway

Connecting to the Water, Connecting Communities

The Harlem River Greenway is the City’s $309M project to bring new open space, waterfront access, and a renewed seawall to the communities of Upper Manhattan—from East Harlem to Inwood.

The Next Phase of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway

Part of the broader Manhattan Waterfront Greenway initiative to create a 32.5-mile ring of green space around the entire island of Manhattan, the Harlem River Greenway involves three sequences of improvements. The first section between 125th and 132nd Streets involves a reconstructed seawall, new pathways for pedestrians and bikes, as well as a brand new seven-block waterfront park, celebrating and reflecting the neighborhood’s rich culture and heritage. The second and third sections, between 132nd and 145th Streets, and then again between 155th Street and Swindlers Cove, will involve the repair and reconstruction of various types of seawall that once lined the historic Harlem Speedway when it was first constructed a century ago.