Join REI and United by Blue for a cleanup of Randalls Island and Wards Island and the surrounding waterways: the Harlem River and East River, Hell Gate and the Bronx Kill. This historical landmark features salt marshes and freshwater wetlands, provides precious habitat for wildlife, and a large variety of recreational areas for sports, concerts, biking and running. Given the island's heavy use and proximity to one of the largest metro areas in the world, trash is drawn to the island and it's inlets. Help REI and United by Blue clean-up the island and preserve this urban sanctuary for generations to come.
United By Blue and REI will provide water, trash bags, supplies, and gloves for volunteers. All volunteers will also receive an exclusive REI Steward t-shirt and have the chance to win prizes during two cleanup games: weirdest trash find and total weight guess. Keep in touch for updates about the cleanup. Groups of all sizes are welcome!
Please wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty or wet.
Directions
Public Transportation:
- Take 4, 5, or 6 trains to 125th Street & Lexington.
- Take M35 Bus from NW corner towards Ward’s Island.
- Exit at Icahn Stadium stop.
- Walk to the South Entrance
Driving:
- RFK/Tri-borough Bridge (Toll: $8, no toll leaving)
- From Manhattan: If paying with E-ZPass at toll, stay left at toll plaza for the exit ramp to Randall’s Island, immediately after the toll plaza. If paying cash at toll, stay right for the exit to Randall’s Island, about a half- mile past toll plaza.
- From Queens:Stay right for the exit to Randall’s Island, immediately after the toll plaza.
- From the Bronx: Once on the Bridge continue toward Queens. After the Queens toll plaza, bear right for the Randall’s Island exit (~200 yards).
- Park in lot C or D, just east of Icahn Stadium
- Walk to south Entrance of Icahn Stadium
Walking/Bicycle:
- RFK/Tri-borough Bridge: all three spans of the RFK Triborough Bridge connect the Park to Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens.
- 103rd Street Footbridge: open to pedestrian and cyclist 365 days/ year, 24 hours/day and is accessible at the East River Esplanade at 103rd Street and FDR Drive.
- Randall’s Island Connector: open to pedestrians and cyclists, connects Randall’s Island to the South Bronx at 132nd Street between Willow Ave and Walnut Ave.
