Poems in the Park: Adding spoken word to a long list of free cultural programming sweeping Riverside Park, the Poems on the Park project will bring NYC residents a chance to read their original works, and to listen to those of their neighbors! An open mic style performance, means anyone of any age can strut their literary stuff! Poems in the Park readings will take place at the West Harlem Piers Park, with the entrance located at 125th. In addition to the readings, there will be a contest for any poetry submitted about the park or nature, the winner will be eligible for publication and other prizes!