Join us for the CUAFA Annual Picnic at Ellington in the Park! It is a great occasion to connect with colleagues, enjoy the Hudson River views, and share an afternoon of good food, conversation, and community. Family members are welcome.

We encourage you to bring Columbia faculty colleagues who support the mission of CUAFA—the more voices and connections, the stronger our community becomes.

RSVP strongly encouraged: https://events.columbia.edu/go/cuafa_picnic_2025 (Link expires on October 19th, 2025). Each registration can have up to 4 tickets.

Directions to Ellington in the Park: Ellington in the Park is tucked away inside Riverside Park, and it can be a little tricky to find—so here’s how to get there:

• By foot / subway: Take the 1 train to 103rd Street. Walk west toward Riverside Drive. Enter the park via the stairs at 103rd Street & Riverside Drive. The venue is just inside, overlooking the river.

• By car: From the Henry Hudson Parkway, exit at 95th/96th Street and head north on Riverside Drive to W. 105th. Enter the park via the stairs at 103rd.

• Look for: The two-level space with an elevated bar (built from a repurposed shipping container), casual lower-level lounge, and beach-volleyball courts nearby.

Our picnic will be on the lower level.

📍 Address for maps: Ellington in the Park, Riverside Dr. & W. 105th St., New York, NY 10025