Randall’s Island Park is a large public park in the East River between East Harlem (Manhattan), the South Bronx, and Astoria (Queens), opened in 1936 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt alongside the new Triborough Bridge. Managed by the Randall’s Island Park Alliance (RIPA, a public-private partnership with NYC Parks, founded 1992), it features Icahn Stadium (a 5,000-seat track & field and multipurpose facility opened 2005), 60+ athletic fields, a tennis facility (Sportime/John McEnroe Tennis Academy), waterfront pathways, an Urban Farm, golf facilities, and natural areas/wetlands. It hosts major outdoor concerts and festivals (e.g. Zedd In The Park, Electric Zoo-adjacent events) in addition to sports and community programming.
For concert/festival events: small soft-sided backpacks allowed but subject to search (no bag check facility on-site); for general park visits, RIPA hosts 200+ free public events annually including tours, movie nights, and seasonal festivals (e.g. Cherry Blossom and Harvest Festivals); for accessibility accommodations or event inquiries, contact [email protected] or call 212-860-1899
Parking passes are currently NOT for sale and there is no parking available on Randall’s Island at this time, per Ticketmaster’s official concert-area guidance; no overnight parking and no tailgating allowed; designated parking is provided at Icahn Stadium, Sportime Tennis Center, and the Golf Center for regular park programming (separate from large concert events); numerous off-island parking garage options exist near the 125th St, 103rd St Footbridge, and 35th St Ferry access points in Manhattan
M35 bus runs from the NW corner of 125th Street and Lexington Ave directly to the island (drops off at Icahn Stadium); transfers available from the 4/5/6 subway lines at 125th Street; 103rd Street Footbridge (pedestrian/bicycle, open 24/7 year-round) accessible from the East River Esplanade; pedestrian walkways on all three spans of the RFK Triborough Bridge connect to Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens; approximately 8 miles of pedestrian/bicycle pathways on the island
Designated accessible parking spaces provided at Icahn Stadium, Sportime Tennis Center, and the Golf Center for general park visits; for inquiries about accessibility or to request an accommodation for a specific public program, email [email protected]
Small soft-sided backpacks (concert area; subject to search). If you have additional question, please visit our FAQ section.
Overnight parking; tailgating. If you have additional question, please visit our FAQ section.
