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Randall’s Island Park Alliance
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Randall's Island Park Alliance, Inc.
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1992
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
51–100
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersNew York, United States
HQ citystring
New York
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
urban park stewardship, athletic facility management, environmental education programs, corporate volunteer programs, community park programming
Industry2 codes
1Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration
CodeBPAIAMAHPrimaryYes
2National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access)
CodeTHAAAAAHPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions71219
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Amusement & Recreation Services7900
Product category
Urban Park Stewardship and Public Recreation Services
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Donations and Fundraising
TypeGrants Donations
Description

RIPA operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization relying on donations from individuals, foundations, and grants to support park operations and programming.

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2Corporate Partnerships and Volunteer Programs
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Corporate volunteer days at various contribution levels from $2,500 to $15,000, providing team-building experiences with branded recognition.

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3Field Permits and Facility Rentals
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Revenue from permitting athletic fields and facilities for various sports and events.

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4Event Revenue
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Revenue from hosting major athletic events including USATF Outdoor and Para National Championships, NYC FC II home games, and Gotham FC matches.

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Marketing channels6 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details4 tiers
1Project $2,500 - Three-hour volunteer project for up to 25 people
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadenceOne time
Notes

Three-hour volunteer project (up to 25 participants), RIPA hats, water bottles, snacks, group photography, dedicated social media recognition

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2Project + Picnic $5,000 - Includes project package plus boxed lunch
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadenceOne time
Notes

All items in Project package plus picnic boxed lunch (sandwich, chips, salads)

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3Project + BBQ $7,500 - Includes project package plus casual BBQ
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadenceOne time
Notes

All items in Project package plus casual BBQ (burgers, hot dogs, salads, vegetarian options)

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4Project + Premium Lunch $15,000 - Premium corporate experience
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadenceOne time
Notes

Three-hour event (up to 25 people) plus premium lunch (lobster rolls, steak skewers, salads, beverages)

randallsisland.org
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Randall's Island Park Alliance operates and programs Randall's Island Park, a 330-acre waterfront park between Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens, under a public-private partnership with NYC Parks. Core offerings include facility access (Icahn Stadium IAAF-certified track, 60+ athletic fields, Sportime Tennis Center, Urban Farm, Nature Center under construction), paid corporate volunteer programs ($2,500–$15,000 tiers), athletic field permits, event hosting, and free public education and recreation programming.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • 4+ million visitors served annually
+3 more records
Product overview1 text field

Randall's Island Park Alliance (RIPA) operates as a public-private partnership managing 330 acres of waterfront parkland. The core offering is Randall's Island Park itself, supported by signature sports facilities including Icahn Stadium (5,000-seat track and field venue), 60+ athletic fields, and the Sportime Tennis Center. RIPA's portfolio includes educational programs through Park-as-Lab, Waterfront Stewardship, and Edible Education; health and wellness offerings including yoga and running/biking paths; and community engagement through volunteer programs (Community Volunteer, Corporate Volunteer, and Team RIVER). The park also features an Urban Farm celebrating 20 years, horticulture gardens, the Scylla Playground, and is developing a $6 million Nature Center. RIPA provides free public programming including arts, culture, environmental exploration, and summer camp activities.

Product and service3 records
1Randall's Island Park
CategoryPark access and stewardship
Description

330-acre waterfront parkland anchoring Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens, offering free public access to waterfront pathways, wetlands, urban farm, gardens, meadows, picnic areas, playgrounds, athletic fields, and event spaces for 4+ million annual visitors.

2Icahn Stadium
CategorySports facility rental
Description

5,000-seat track and field and multipurpose facility meeting IAAF specifications, accommodating local, national, and international track and field events including Olympic training and trials, and serving as a professional soccer venue (NYC FC II, Gotham FC).

3Athletic Field Permits
Scale indicator9 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership20 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2005-04-23
Description

Core public-private partnership; RIPA serves as the dedicated steward of Randall's Island Park in partnership with NYC Parks, sustaining, maintaining, developing, and programming the park to support the wellbeing of all New Yorkers.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2005-01-01
Description

20-year partnership with track manufacturer Mondo for Icahn Stadium track surfaces. Completed $2 million track renovation in 2024 ahead of 2026 championships.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Flagship home of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy offering 30-court tennis facility for New York athletes.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program with volunteer activities at Urban Farm.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate partner with raised bed construction activities at Urban Farm.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate partner with volunteer activities.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.

Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Partner organization for community volunteer and environmental programs.

16The SCA
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Partner organization for environmental and volunteer programming.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Waterfront stewardship partner for environmental education programs.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Partner for marine plastic removal and waterfront cleanup volunteer programs.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Environmental partner organization.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Community service and volunteer partner organization.

Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Manages a 4-mile NYC waterfront park with athletic fields, piers, and event programming. Comparable as a waterfront urban park operator with mixed sports, recreation, and educational programming reliant on events and partnerships.

TypeRegional player
Description

NYC-based non-profit operating community programs and facilities. Comparable as a regional non-profit steward running NYC programs in partnership with city agencies, though less park-focused than RIPA.

TypeDirect peer
Description

The flagship NYC public-private park partnership, stewarding Central Park under contract with NYC Parks. Directly comparable as a 501(c)(3) that maintains parkland, runs programs, hosts major events, and relies on donations and corporate partnerships.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Non-profit partner to NYC Parks responsible for Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Closely comparable in mission, public-private partnership structure, athletic field stewardship, environmental programs, and fundraising model.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

The municipal agency that is RIPA's public partner. Not a peer in the fundraising sense, but the closest comparable operator of urban parks, athletic fields, and recreation programming in NYC.

TypeDirect peer
Description

NYC non-profit that maintains and programs the High Line linear park. Comparable as a parks-focused non-profit that relies on donations, corporate partners, and a strong events calendar to drive visitor engagement.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Supports the operation of Brooklyn Bridge Park, a waterfront park with sports facilities, programming, and corporate partnerships. Directly comparable as a NYC non-profit park steward with similar revenue mix and programming.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National non-profit focused on creating and protecting parks and public land. Comparable as a parks-focused non-profit, but operates at much larger scale and across geographies rather than stewarding a single urban park.

TypeDirect peer
Description

NYC non-profit focused on creating and restoring green spaces across the five boroughs. Comparable as a NYC park-restoration and community-programming non-profit that partners with city agencies and corporations.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Manages Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan in partnership with NYC Parks. Comparable public-private NYC park operator with waterfront location, gardens, programming, and donation-driven funding.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Key risks5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers5 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Randall’s Island Park Alliance

Urban Park Stewardship and Public Recreation Servicesrandallsisland.org

Randall’s Island Park Alliance firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Randall’s Island Park Alliance
Legal name
Randall's Island Park Alliance, Inc.
Website
https://randallsisland.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
1992
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Randall’s Island Park Alliance industry classification

Industry
Product category
Urban Park Stewardship and Public Recreation Services
NAICS
Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)
SIC
Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
akta.pro primary industry
Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)
akta.pro secondary industry
National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access) (THAAAAAH)

Keywords

  • Urban park stewardship
  • Athletic facility management
  • Environmental education programs
  • Corporate volunteer programs
  • Community park programming

Where Randall’s Island Park Alliance is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
New York
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Randall’s Island Park Alliance business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Donations and Fundraising: RIPA operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization relying on donations from individuals, foundations, and grants to support park operations and programming.
  2. Corporate Partnerships and Volunteer Programs: Corporate volunteer days at various contribution levels from $2,500 to $15,000, providing team-building experiences with branded recognition.
  3. Field Permits and Facility Rentals: Revenue from permitting athletic fields and facilities for various sports and events.
  4. Event Revenue: Revenue from hosting major athletic events including USATF Outdoor and Para National Championships, NYC FC II home games, and Gotham FC matches.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Unit PricingOne timeProject $2,500 - Three-hour volunteer project for up to 25 people
Unit PricingOne timeProject + Picnic $5,000 - Includes project package plus boxed lunch
Unit PricingOne timeProject + BBQ $7,500 - Includes project package plus casual BBQ
Unit PricingOne timeProject + Premium Lunch $15,000 - Premium corporate experience

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Randall’s Island Park Alliance product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Randall's Island Park Alliance operates and programs Randall's Island Park, a 330-acre waterfront park between Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens, under a public-private partnership with NYC Parks. Core offerings include facility access (Icahn Stadium IAAF-certified track, 60+ athletic fields, Sportime Tennis Center, Urban Farm, Nature Center under construction), paid corporate volunteer programs ($2,500–$15,000 tiers), athletic field permits, event hosting, and free public education and recreation programming.

Product overview

Randall's Island Park Alliance (RIPA) operates as a public-private partnership managing 330 acres of waterfront parkland. The core offering is Randall's Island Park itself, supported by signature sports facilities including Icahn Stadium (5,000-seat track and field venue), 60+ athletic fields, and the Sportime Tennis Center. RIPA's portfolio includes educational programs through Park-as-Lab, Waterfront Stewardship, and Edible Education; health and wellness offerings including yoga and running/biking paths; and community engagement through volunteer programs (Community Volunteer, Corporate Volunteer, and Team RIVER). The park also features an Urban Farm celebrating 20 years, horticulture gardens, the Scylla Playground, and is developing a $6 million Nature Center. RIPA provides free public programming including arts, culture, environmental exploration, and summer camp activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Randall's Island Park 330-acre waterfront parkland anchoring Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens, offering free public access to waterfront pathways, wetlands, urban farm, gardens, meadows, picnic areas, playgrounds, athletic fields, and event spaces for 4+ million annual visitors.
  • Icahn Stadium 5,000-seat track and field and multipurpose facility meeting IAAF specifications, accommodating local, national, and international track and field events including Olympic training and trials, and serving as a professional soccer venue (NYC FC II, Gotham FC).
  • Athletic Field Permits

Quantifiable outcome

  • 4+ million visitors served annually
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use Randall’s Island Park Alliance

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Randall’s Island Park Alliance technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Randall’s Island Park Alliance partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

  • NYC Department of Parks & RecreationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2005Core public-private partnership; RIPA serves as the dedicated steward of Randall's Island Park in partnership with NYC Parks, sustaining, maintaining, developing, and programming the park to support the wellbeing of all New Yorkers.
  • MondoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 200520-year partnership with track manufacturer Mondo for Icahn Stadium track surfaces. Completed $2 million track renovation in 2024 ahead of 2026 championships.
  • Sportime / John McEnroe Tennis AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship home of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy offering 30-court tennis facility for New York athletes.
  • CiscominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.
  • CitiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.
  • Morgan StanleyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.
  • Christie'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.
  • Bank of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program with volunteer activities at Urban Farm.
  • BloombergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner with raised bed construction activities at Urban Farm.
  • DC AdvisoryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.
  • Eisner AmperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.
  • Materne Industries / GoGoSqueezminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner with volunteer activities.
  • Paul WeissminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.
  • Michael PageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner participating in the Corporate Volunteer Program.
  • Trees NYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for community volunteer and environmental programs.
  • The SCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for environmental and volunteer programming.
  • RiverkeeperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaterfront stewardship partner for environmental education programs.
  • Ocean ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for marine plastic removal and waterfront cleanup volunteer programs.
  • Friends of the EarthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partner organization.
  • Repair the WorldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service and volunteer partner organization.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Randall’s Island Park Alliance competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Hudson River Park Trust: Manages a 4-mile NYC waterfront park with athletic fields, piers, and event programming. Comparable as a waterfront urban park operator with mixed sports, recreation, and educational programming reliant on events and partnerships.
  • Central Park Conservancy: The flagship NYC public-private park partnership, stewarding Central Park under contract with NYC Parks. Directly comparable as a 501(c)(3) that maintains parkland, runs programs, hosts major events, and relies on donations and corporate partnerships.
  • Prospect Park Alliance: Non-profit partner to NYC Parks responsible for Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Closely comparable in mission, public-private partnership structure, athletic field stewardship, environmental programs, and fundraising model.
  • Friends of the High Line: NYC non-profit that maintains and programs the High Line linear park. Comparable as a parks-focused non-profit that relies on donations, corporate partners, and a strong events calendar to drive visitor engagement.
  • Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy: Supports the operation of Brooklyn Bridge Park, a waterfront park with sports facilities, programming, and corporate partnerships. Directly comparable as a NYC non-profit park steward with similar revenue mix and programming.
  • New York Restoration Project: NYC non-profit focused on creating and restoring green spaces across the five boroughs. Comparable as a NYC park-restoration and community-programming non-profit that partners with city agencies and corporations.
  • Battery Conservancy: Manages Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan in partnership with NYC Parks. Comparable public-private NYC park operator with waterfront location, gardens, programming, and donation-driven funding.

Regional players

  • Urban Resource Institute: NYC-based non-profit operating community programs and facilities. Comparable as a regional non-profit steward running NYC programs in partnership with city agencies, though less park-focused than RIPA.

Broad incumbents

  • NYC Department of Parks & Recreation: The municipal agency that is RIPA's public partner. Not a peer in the fundraising sense, but the closest comparable operator of urban parks, athletic fields, and recreation programming in NYC.
  • Trust for Public Land: National non-profit focused on creating and protecting parks and public land. Comparable as a parks-focused non-profit, but operates at much larger scale and across geographies rather than stewarding a single urban park.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Randall’s Island Park Alliance social profiles

Digital presence

Randall’s Island Park Alliance financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Randall’s Island Park Alliance leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Randall’s Island Park Alliance funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Randall’s Island Park Alliance M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Randall’s Island Park Alliance

What does Randall’s Island Park Alliance do?

Randall's Island Park Alliance operates and programs Randall's Island Park, a 330-acre waterfront park between Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens, under a public-private partnership with NYC Parks. Core offerings include facility access (Icahn Stadium IAAF-certified track, 60+ athletic fields, Sportime Tennis Center, Urban Farm, Nature Center under construction), paid corporate volunteer programs ($2,500–$15,000 tiers), athletic field permits, event hosting, and free public education and recreation programming.

Is Randall’s Island Park Alliance a public or private company?

Randall’s Island Park Alliance is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Randall’s Island Park Alliance founded?

Randall’s Island Park Alliance was founded in 1992. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Randall’s Island Park Alliance based?

Randall’s Island Park Alliance is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.

How does Randall’s Island Park Alliance make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Donations and Fundraising is the primary driver. The others are corporate Partnerships and Volunteer Programs, field Permits and Facility Rentals and event Revenue.

Who are Randall’s Island Park Alliance's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Hudson River Park Trust, Central Park Conservancy, Prospect Park Alliance, Friends of the High Line, Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, New York Restoration Project and Battery Conservancy. Urban Resource Institute is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are NYC Department of Parks & Recreation and Trust for Public Land.

Does Randall’s Island Park Alliance have an API?

No public API is recorded for Randall’s Island Park Alliance.

What industry is Randall’s Island Park Alliance in?

Randall’s Island Park Alliance's product category is Urban Park Stewardship and Public Recreation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIAMAH, Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration, with a secondary code of THAAAAAH, National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access). Its NAICS code is 71219 and its SIC code is 7900.

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PR NewswireRandall's Island Awarded Nearly $800,000 for Pedestrian and Bicycle Pathway ImprovementsThe Randall's Island Park Alliance (RIPA) has been awarded a $793,000 grant as part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's transportation enhancement initiative to improve pedestrian and bicycle pathways in New York City. RIPA and the NYC Parks Department will use the grant, which combined with local match funds totals nearly $1 million, to connect the Sunken Garden Fields with the southwestern waterfront pathway near the 103rd Street Footbridge. The funding is part of a $14.6 million allocation awarded to four priority projects citywide, administered by the New York State Department of Transportation through the Federal Highway Administration.PR NewswireRandall's Island Park Alliance Hosts Its Fielding Dreams Gala 2019The Randall's Island Park Alliance (RIPA) hosted its 2019 Fielding Dreams Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on March 13, 2019. The sold-out event raised over $1 million and honored the Governors Ball Music Festival and U.S. women's soccer legend Carli Lloyd with awards for their support of the park's cultural events and youth athletics programs.PR NewswireRandall's Island Park Alliance Fielding Dreams Gala 2018The Randall's Island Park Alliance (RIPA) will host its Fielding Dreams Gala 2018 on March 14, 2018 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, honoring landscape architect Rick A. Parisi and Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach. Parisi was the lead designer of the Randall's Island Field Development Project, described as one of the most ambitious field production projects in the United States, while Wambach will receive the Champion for Children Award for her commitment to youth health and active living. The event, co-chaired by representatives from AIG and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, aims to raise funds for the organization's ongoing restoration and maintenance of 330 acres of parkland in New York City.PR NewswireRandall's Island Launches the Park-as-Lab (PAL) Initiative - a Growing Part of the Randall's Island Park Alliance's Waterfront Stewardship ProgramThe Randall's Island Park Alliance (RIPA) announced the launch of its Park-as-Lab (PAL) initiative, connecting local graduate, undergraduate, and high school students, researchers, and citizen scientists with Randall's Island Park for urban ecology studies. The program is part of RIPA's Waterfront Stewardship Program, which provides free environmental education to over 4,500 K-12 students annually and monitors the Island's water quality and biodiversity. The initiative aims to foster on-site research to protect urban ecology and promote sustainability and climate resilience in New York City.PR NewswireRandall's Island Park Alliance Wins US EPA AwardThe Randall's Island Park Alliance (RIPA) has been awarded the 2017 Environmental Champion Award by the EPA Region 2 for its Waterfront Stewardship Program, which manages miles of waterfront parkland including over 20 acres of restored wetlands, meadows, and forested habitat. The WSP serves over 4,200 New York City public school students and more than 1,000 volunteers annually through educational programming, research partnerships, and public events. The EPA will honor award recipients at a ceremony later in May 2017.