Westchester
Riverwalk
connection
in Tarrytown
Overview
Timeline
Stay Informed
partners & voices
Resources
Overview
Connecting a Trail, Connecting Communities
The proposed RiverWalk Connection in Tarrytown is a 0.6-mile trail that will create a safe, secure route beneath the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge and connect sections of the Westchester RiverWalk trail between Sleepy Hollow and Irvington.
This Connection is part of a longer 51.5-mile trail that will ultimately traverse 14 cities, towns, and villages along the Hudson River shoreline and provide unprecedented opportunities for walking, biking, and picnicking along the river.
More than 32 miles of the trail have already been completed. Scenic Hudson, Westchester County, and the Village of Tarrytown are collaborating to build this small but important section, which is projected to open in 2029.
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A Vision for the Future
Overview
A Short But Mighty Link
The Westchester RiverWalk Connection will increase public access to the Hudson River and:
- Join two popular sections of the RiverWalk to make a continuous trail of almost 9 miles between Scenic Hudson RiverWalk Park at Irvington and Rockwood Hall State Park in Sleepy Hollow.
- Improve the connection between a number of regional trails, including Westchester RiverWalk, the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Shared Use Path, and the Empire State Trail.
- Create pedestrian and bicycle access between these regional trails and Metro-North, Bee Line Bus, and Hudson Link transit services at Tarrytown Station.
- Provide a way to walk or cycle between the many historic sites along the trail, including Sunnyside, Lyndhurst, Philipsburg Manor, and Rockwood Hall State Park.
Trail Markers
Full length of the Westchester RiverWalk
Number of communities along the full RiverWalk Trail
Length of the Tarrytown Connection
Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Westchester RiverWalk?
Westchester RiverWalk is a planned 51.5-mile multi-use pathway paralleling the Hudson River in Westchester County that when completed, will link village centers, historic sites, parks, and river-access points via a connection of trails, esplanades, and boardwalks. The route spans 14 municipalities and is part of the Hudson River Valley Greenway system, which will eventually run 283 miles from The Battery in Manhattan to Whitehall. As of 2023, over 32 miles of the RiverWalk have been completed.
What is the RiverWalk Connection Project?
The RiverWalk Connection is a proposed 0.6-mile trail in Tarrytown that will create a safe, secure route beneath the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge and complete a continuous 9-mile section of the RiverWalk trail between Sleepy Hollow and Irvington. A separate element of the project is intended to improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities along Green Street to Tarrytown Station.
Who is leading the Westchester Riverwalk Connection effort?
Scenic Hudson is spearheading a collaborative effort to complete the Connection, in partnership with Westchester County and the Village of Tarrytown. A steering committee consisting of representatives from the Village of Tarrytown, Westchester County, Metro-North, New York State Thruway Authority, and the New York State Department of State will meet regularly in an advisory capacity throughout the duration of the project.
Who will be able to use the trail when it is complete?
The trail will be free and open to the public. It will be ADA-compliant and the intent is that the trail will be open to cyclists and pedestrians alike.
How much will the project cost?
Preliminary estimates indicate that the project may cost $40-50 million. The final budget for construction will be determined once the design is completed.
How is the project being funded?
This is a public-private partnership. Scenic Hudson is leading the collaborative effort to complete the project. Funding will come from grants from local, state, and federal agencies. Details are available in the Facts & Files section below.
Is there somewhere I can look at copies of the various reports, applications, and awards related to the project?
Documents related to the project can be found in the Facts & Files section below.
Will community members have an opportunity to provide input?
Absolutely! We had our first public meeting in 2022, and have met with various stakeholders, including Metro-North and the Tarrytown Volunteer Ambulance Corps. We welcome your input on this project at future public meetings. If you are part of a group that would like a presentation, please email info@riverwalkconnection.org. You can also sign up for this email list to stay informed about future public events.
How can I stay up to date on the progress of the project?
You can sign up for this email list to stay informed.
Is there someone I can contact if I have a question or comment about the project?
Please send your inquiries to info@riverwalkconnection.org.
Project Timeline
Schedule
- 2016 - Sleepy Hollow-Tarrytown Trails Strategy Recommends Trail Extension
- 2021 - Feasibility Study Completed
- 2021-2024 - Secure Initial Funding
- 2024-2025 - Environmental Review
- 2025-2027 - Design and Permitting
- 2027-2029 - Construction
- 2029 - Trail Opens
Project Timeline
Met with Tarrytown Village Board of Trustees.
Feasibility study completed.
History
Stay Informed
Keep Me Connected
Partners & Voices
The RiverWalk is a collaborative effort with support from individuals, organizations, businesses, and municipalities throughout the area. Here’s what some of them are saying about the project.
Testimonials
supporters
Business Leaders
- Business Council of Westchester
- Edge-on-Hudson
- Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR)
- National Resources
- OneKey MLS
- Rand Commercial
- Sleepy Hollow-Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce
- Thalle Industries
- Westchester County Association
MUNICIPALITIES & ELECTED OFFICIALS
- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
- NYS Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins
- NYS Assemblymember Mary Jane Shimsky
- Westchester County Legislator Margaret Cunzio
- Westchester County Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson
- Town of Greenburgh
- Village of Irvington
- Village of Sleepy Hollow
- Village of Tarrytown
NGOS & Civic Leaders
- Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey
- George Gumina, Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve
- Historic Hudson River Towns
- Irvington Land Trust
- Lucy Rockefeller Waletzky, former Chair of the New York State Council of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
- LyndhurstÂ
- New Jersey Randonneurs
- Parks & Trails New York
- Rockland Bicycling Club
- Westchester Cycle Club
Resources
Facts & Files
If you would like to take a deeper dive into the process behind the project, here are resources and documents you can explore. For a chronological history of the project, see the Project Timeline.
Hudson River Valley Greenway Grant
- 2018 Grant Application
- May 11, 2023 Extension Letter
The New NY Bridge Community Benefits Program
- November 1, 2016 Grant Application
- July 3, 2018 Amended Application
- October 26, 2020 Application for Extension
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Grant (via Gov. Kathy Hochul)
- August 23, 2022: Grant Awarded
State and Municipal Facilities (SAM) Grant
- May 31, 2023 Grant Application
Westchester County Department of Planning
- December 9, 2021 Press Release
- August 1, 2022: Funds for Environmental Review
Community Project Funding (CPF) Grant of the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (via Sen. Charles Schumer)
- April 8, 2022: Funds for Environmental Review
- January 9, 2023: Press Release
- March 8, 2023: Award Letter
March 4, 2022: Washington Irving Boat Club
June 28, 2022: Metro-North Railroad
May 8, 2023: Montefiore Medical Center
May 16, 2023: New York State Department of Transportation
August 8, 2023: Riverkeeper
September 20, 2023: Metro-North
October 18, 2023: Westchester County Executive
November 29, 2023: Tarrytown Board of Trustees
December 8, 2023: Riverkeeper
January 9, 2024: Westchester County Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson
- January 10, 2023, The Hudson Independent: Schumer Secures $2.8 Million for RiverWalk Connection to the Bridge and Route 9
- February 23, 2022, Nyack News & Views: Bridge RiverWalk Could Be The Great Connector
- December 18, 2021, Yonkers Times: County Partners With Scenic Hudson to Expand Westchester RiverWalk Through Federal Funding
- December 17, 2021, The Rivertowns Enterprise: Plan aims to add scenic link under bridge
- December 8, 2021, The Hudson Independent: County Budgets $1.3 Million to Fund RiverWalk Extension