Discover the nature and beauty of Fort Tryon Park on a scenic winter hike with the Urban Park Rangers. We will take in views of winter while learning how to identify some of what nature has left us to enjoy. Animal tracks, nests, and trees are just some of what we will learn more about […]
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 Scenic Landmark. Members at all levels receive a tote bag, e-newsletter subscription, and Member Party invites. Order a Gift Membership by 2/9 to ensure receipt. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 recyclable plastic container to paint and turn into a seed planter, and learn about ways to protect the planet. There will also be opportunities for […]
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 Boulevard to Fort Tryon Park’s Stan Michels Promenade. The evening will end with a mill about and candy exchange on Fort Tryon Park’s Cafe Lawn! […]
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 to watch a blacksmith demonstration, listen to live 18th-century music, make arts and crafts, and play games from the revolutionary period. Tour the battle scene […]
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 Park has the largest heath and […]
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 yoga mat and water. This event is free and open to the public. Abby's Lawn is slightly sloped and there are some uneven spots. Rain […]
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 […]
