The tree-lined allee beside Grant's Tomb is one of the most graceful stretches of Riverside Park, and NYC Parks uses it for an afternoon social dance aimed squarely at older New Yorkers. It is free, it is shaded, and it is genuinely social rather than an exercise class. If you or someone you bring has been looking for daytime dancing that does not require a club, this is exactly that.
What to expect
Expect music, a marked dance area on the paved allee and a regular crowd who know each other. It runs in the daytime rather than the evening, so the light is good and the walk home is easy. Benches and shade line the allee for anyone who wants to sit out a few songs.
Good to know
- Take the 1 to 125th St and walk south along Riverside Drive to Grant's Tomb at 122nd Street.
- Free and aimed at older adults; no partner or experience needed.
- The allee is paved and shaded, with benches along the edges for resting.
- Bring water — the daytime slot can be warm even under the trees.
- Grant's Tomb itself is open to visit and worth a look while you are there.
- Flat, paved and step-free access along the allee.
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Common questions
Who is it for?
NYC Parks programs it as a senior dance, aimed at older adults, though it is free and outdoors in a public park.
Where is the south allee?
The tree-lined walk beside Grant's Tomb in Riverside Park, on Riverside Drive at 122nd Street.
Is there a cost?
No — Summer on the Hudson programming is free.
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