City News | Landmarks and Preservation

From trash cleanups to algae research, Morningside Heights park events welcome University students

Amid the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle, parks provide green space and connection to Morningside Heights and West Harlem community members.

By Sofia Wadler / Deputy Photo Editor
Riverside Park, Morningside Park, and Jenny’s Garden are staple community spaces in Morningside Heights and West Harlem.
By Anamika Changrani-Rastogi and Wanyi Li • August 27, 2026 at 9:41 PM














Photo by Lukas Roybal / Staff Photographer
Steps wind down Morningside Park.



















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