Join the Fort Tryon Tryon Park Trust and celebrate the park's 85th Anniversary! The three-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring – the Shearing of the […]
COVID-19 UPDATE: The Medieval Festival has been canceled this year due to the pandemic. Please enjoy this NYC Parks video and pictures of past festivals our Facebook page. Join us for the 36th Annual Medieval Festival in Fort Tryon Park. This festival brings to life the customs and spirit of the Middle Ages. Fort […]
The Scandinavian Music Festival in Fort Tryon Park, now in its 16th season, is a unique series of three outdoor summer concerts performed by musicians of the New York Scandia Symphony and guest artists on Sundays in May and June. The concerts take place at a scenic and attractive venue, Billings Lawn, below the Heather […]
The Scandinavian Music Festival in Fort Tryon Park, now in its 16th season, is a unique series of three outdoor summer concerts performed by musicians of the New York Scandia Symphony and guest artists on Sundays in May and June. The concerts take place at a scenic and attractive venue, Billings Lawn, below the Heather […]
The Scandinavian Music Festival in Fort Tryon Park, now in its 16th season, is a unique series of three outdoor summer concerts performed by musicians of the New York Scandia Symphony and guest artists on Sundays in May and June. The concerts take place at a scenic and attractive venue, Billings Lawn, below the Heather […]
Anne Loftus Playground is one of two recreational areas incorporated into the original Olmsted Brothers design of Fort Tryon Park, which opened as a New York City public park 86 years ago. The playground is undergoing a $4.1M reconstruction by NYC Parks. Funded by Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, the project will create a world-class water feature […]
Come view the park's temporary art installation, "Tomb Effigy of Margaret Corbin” by artist Zaq Landsberg during the Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington event and join in a talk with the artist Zaq Landsberg. Talks take place at 1:15 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. on Linden Terrace. Zaq is the 2020 recipient of the […]
Help us kick off spring with a community parade through the Heather Garden! Bring your drums, kazoos, maracas, and more and join a bagpipe led processional. Meet at the Margaret Corbin Plaza entrance to the Heather Garden. 9:30 a.m. Parade 10:00 a.m. Community Egg Hunt on the Billings Lawn 1:00 p.m. Endangered Species Program […]
We welcome guests of all ages to join us at the 12th Annual Wildlife Festival hosted by the Urban Park Rangers and the Fort Tryon Park Trust. Get to know […]
Enjoy performances of works by Renaissance master composer Josquin des Prez. Recorder, brass, violin and vocal consorts from The Clarion Orchestra & Choir will tell his story in music. Presented by the Met Cloisters in partnership with the Fort Tryon Park Trust, this free pop-up park performance is in advance of a day of performances […]
New York Scandia Symphony has served Washington Heights and Inwood with free outdoor music programs for 17 years in Fort Tryon Park! Bring a blanket and enjoy this free performance with backdrop views of the Hudson River. The 2022 festival takes place on June 5, 12 & 19. Music Director/Conductor: Dorrit Matson. June 5 Scandia […]
New York Scandia Symphony has served Washington Heights and Inwood with free outdoor music programs for 17 years in Fort Tryon Park! Bring a blanket and enjoy this free performance with backdrop views of the Hudson River. The 2022 festival takes place on June 5, 12 & 19. Music Director/Conductor: Dorrit Matson. June 5 Scandia […]
New York Scandia Symphony has served Washington Heights and Inwood with free outdoor music programs for 17 years in Fort Tryon Park! Bring a blanket and enjoy this free performance with backdrop views of the Hudson River. The 2022 festival takes place on June 5, 12 & 19. Music Director/Conductor: Dorrit Matson. June 5 Scandia […]
Fort Tryon Park is transformed into a medieval market town decorated with bright banners and processional flags. Performers and guests dress in medieval costume. Visitors are greeted by authentic period music, dance, magic, and minstrels, as well as jugglers and jesters. The festival includes thrilling jousts between four knights on horseback. Experience the culture of […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust as we support a neighborhood school, PS/IS 187! Friends of 187 and the Hudson Co-Op present a day of fun and fundraising to support arts programming. Saturday, May 6th | 10AM – 4PM (Rain Date: May 13th) PS/IS 187 School Yard & Garden The 3rd Annual Spring in the […]
We welcome guests of all ages to join us at the 13th Annual Wildlife Appreciation Festival hosted by the Urban Park Rangers and the Fort Tryon Park Trust. Get to know your wild neighbors, including squirrels, turtles, raccoons, opossum, and coyotes while participating in activities to build your awareness and understanding of the natural world! […]
Lotus Music and Dance, supported by NYC Parks and the Fort Tryon Park Trust, is thrilled to announce that Drums Along the Hudson: A Native American Festival and Multicultural Celebration will celebrate its 21st anniversary on Sunday, June 4th 2023. The all day event will feature Mohawk Elder Tom Porter, the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, […]
Welcome summer with a splash! Join NYC Parks and the Fort Tryon Park Trust at a festival inaugurating the brand new spray shower at Anne Loftus Playground. Join us for live performances from Annette Aguilar, the People’s Theatre Project, and Dance Project of Washington Heights, games, crafts, giveaways, face-paint, and more! We’ll also have a […]
20th Scandinavian Music FestivalPresented by the Musicians of the New York Scandia Symphony and Special GuestsDorrit Matson, Musical Director Friday, June 6 at 5:00 PMCloisters Lawn, Fort Tryon Park Join us for a celebratory evening of Nordic music under the open sky at the 20th Scandinavian Music Festival, performed by the Scandia Brass Quintet and […]