From museums to parks to restaurants to historic landmarks, the RiverSpring Living campus is ideally located for easy access to great locations in and around Riverdale. Plus, the MTA train to and from Grand Central Station stops just blocks from RiverSpring Living in Riverdale.
Just blocks away is the Riverdale MTA station. From there, it is a short, comfortable train ride to Grand Central Station in Midtown Manhattan. The RiverSpring Living shuttle will give you a ride to and from the station.
We also provide easy access to shopping, restaurants, and locations around Riverdale with daily shuttle service. Plus, you can schedule rides to and from local doctors’ appointments. Parking is available for residents with cars on the RiverSpring Living campus. But taxis and ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft are in the area and quite reliable.
There are many local restaurants that residents frequent to expand their palette. Cocina Chente is a colorful, modern Mexican restaurant offering authentic Latin cuisine. For those fancying a pint or shepherd’s pie, Rory Dolan’s traditional Irish pub is the place to go. However, fine dining is abundant at Xaviar’s on the Hudson. Enjoy an upscale experience with breathtaking 360-degree views of the river. Finally, for kosher delicacies, Liebman’s Kosher Delicatessen offers catering of the highest quality.
Surrounded by lush forests and towering tree canopies, Riverdale is an escape from the big city. Those seeking to be immersed in nature can venture into the southern end of Riverdale Park where The Raoul Wallenberg Forest is located, which is home to dozens of captivating bird species and vegetation. Larger than Central Park, Van Cortlandt Park is an outdoor lover’s dream as it offers a lake, wooded hiking trails, and bike paths. And, the popular Wave Hill Park is just one mile away from the RiverSpring Living campus.
You might be surprised to learn that New York City’s rich history and legacy overlaps with that of Riverdale. Some of the city’s most famous names lived in Riverdale.
For starters, Wave Hill has been the home of American icons such as Mark Twain and Theodore Roosevelt. Built in 1836, the Greek Revival Manor hosts a botanical garden, art galleries, and live performances. The nearby Van Cortlandt house is the oldest house in the Bronx and was used by George Washington as a base during the American Revolutionary War. Now a museum, the house boasts a collection of furniture and art including heirlooms of the Van Cortlandt family.
The Henry Hudson Monument towers over the Henry Hudson Park and was built to commemorate the English explorer who the historic river is named after. Finally, Bell Tower Park offers a historic experience like none other. The Memorial Bell Tower was built in 1930 to commemorate World War I veterans from Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil, and Kingsbridge.
Van Cortlandt Park is also home to sporting and recreational facilities available to Riverdale residents. These include biking and running paths, cricket fields, and Mosholu Golf Course. In addition, Gaelic Park is home to Manhattan College Jasper’s lacrosse, soccer, and softball teams which provides an opportunity to spectate many high-level sporting events.
Just next door to RiverSpring Living is Mount Saint Vincent College. Residents at RiverSpring Living can sign up to audit college-level and continuing education classes. Indulge your love of learning by taking all those elective courses that you didn’t have time to explore earlier in life, such as history, art, psychology, philosophy, and the sciences.
We also offer lifelong learning, steps from your door. The RiverWalk University program brings college to the RiverSpring Living campus, with onsite events and courses like film screenings, lectures, and discussions on a wide variety of topics. No matter your subject of interest, RiverSpring Living strives to support your continued education in evolving and meaningful ways.
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