End of Year Giving - A Focus on Tree Care in Fort Tryon Park Will you help care for Fort Tryon Park’s trees? The park has seen considerable tree loss and damage due to storms and the park’s age. Because of the changes to storm patterns, trees require more ongoing attention. Many are aging and […]
Give the Gift of Membership for Valentine's Day to your loved one and show your love of Fort Tryon Park! Memberships support the ecology and beauty of this spectacular 67-acre […]
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 […]
Join us to celebrate DR. RUTH'S tulips on Fort Tryon Park's Café Lawn! A Dutch company created a special tulip cultivar, the 'Dr. Ruth triumph' and gifted 500 bulbs to Fort Tryon Park. Come to a dedication ceremony with Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, and local elected officials celebrate the Fort Tryon Park […]
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 your wild neighbors, including squirrels, turtles, raccoons, opossum, and coyotes while participating in activities to build your awareness and understanding of the natural world! The […]
Join Public Garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a tour of Fort Tryon Park's world-class Heather Garden, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted's sons in 1933 to be a key feature in this 67-acre Scenic Landmark park. Learn about the Olmsted vision for the garden, its decline following the City's fiscal crisis, the birth of the […]
Fort Tryon Park's Heather Garden boasts over 600 varieties of plants, trees and shrubs which makes it a wonderful context for insects. Join naturalist Ken Chaya on a guided tour and learn about the benefits of bugs, how these insects help pollinate plants and serve as a food source for birds and beasts, helping foster […]
Bundle up for a relaxing evening stroll through Fort Tryon Park's Heather Garden, Billings Arcade, and more. Learn about the ecological changes that impact the park in winter with local […]
NEW DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2023 The three-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring – the Shearing of the Heather parade and community celebration in Fort Tryon Park. Bring your musical instruments and join in our community parade through the Heather Garden led by traditional bagpipers. Learn why Fort Tryon […]
Join NYC Parks and the Fort Tryon Park Trust as we celebrate Earth Day in Fort Tryon Park. Families and neighbors can participate in a communal mural project, bring a […]
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 […]
It's time for the Community Halloween Parade! Wear your best costume, meet at the PS 187 Schoolyard and then at 6:30 p.m. we’ll process from the school yard along Cabrini […]
Join public garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a behind-the-scenes look at the particular design emphasis on the Heather Garden’s autumn assets, and the plant selections made to ensure a […]
This year marks the 247th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington, a key event during the Revolutionary War. Be transported back in time and celebrate your local history. Come […]
The three-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring – the Shearing of the Heather parade and community celebration in Fort Tryon Park. Bring your musical […]
Celebrate Earth Day with a free outdoor yoga class on Abby's Lawn in beautiful Fort Tryon Park, taught by certified instructor Stacey Linden. Arrive early, and bring a towel or […]
Join Upper Manhattan Forest Kids & NYC Parks for an Earth Day workshop! Foraging As A Metaphor is a walking class that will identify edible and medicinal plants in our […]
