Grinnell-in-New York City Summer Picnic
Sasha Aslanian ’90, Ameer Shujjah ’16, and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations invite you to the Grinnell-in-New York City summer picnic.
Summer picnics are fun, casual get togethers for Grinnellians. All members of the Grinnell Community — alumni, current students, incoming new students, family members, and friends — are welcome at summer picnics.
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Grinnell-in-New York Summer Picnic
3–5 p.m. | Saturday, July 27
Ellington in the Park
105th Street in Riverside Park
New York, NY 10025
Register online or by phone at 866-850-1846 by Wednesday, July 24 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Potluck and parking information will be included in your confirmation email.
Event Details
Hors d'ouevres, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for all guests. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased separately at a cash bar.
Located just below the promenade in Riverside Park, Ellington in the Park is a family-friendly venue that faces a large sand play area and is close to both baseball and soccer fields.
Directions
Closest public transit: M5, M96, M104, M7, M11 buses and the 1, 2, 3 subway lines. The closest train station is the 103rd Street stop on the No. 1 train.
From Riverside Drive: The closest entrances to the park are at 103rd and 104th Streets and Riverside Drive; follow the ramp or stairs down to the promenade. At 105th Street, across from the dog park, you will see the upper level of the Ellington. Take the stairs on the north and south ends of the upper pavilion to the lower level facing the river. These stairs are often easily navigated with strollers.
Stair-free access: Enter the park by the ramps at 97th or 103rd Streets and follow the paths to the promenade at 101st Street; head slightly west to access the path between the Henry Hudson Parkway and the athletic fields. Continue north past the soccer and baseball fields; the restaurant will be on your right past the second baseball field.
From the Hudson River Greenway: The closest access from the Hudson River Greenway is at 100th Street; follow the directions above from promenade level at 100th Street.
We look forward to seeing you!
Questions? Contact Grinnell College Alumni Relations at alumni@grinnell.edu or call 866-850-1846.
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