Join NYC Parks and the Fort Tryon Park Trust for a fun and exciting movie for the family! Wear your best costume for a chance to win a spook-tacular prize! Movie begins at dusk. This event is FREE and open to the public, but seating is limited. 5:00 p.m. Activities 6:30 p.m. Movie Screening Beetlejuice […]
We know it has been a challenging year and there are a lot of options out there to support nonprofits in doing good for our communities. As you look for opportunities to spread generosity, consider finding out more about how your generous support can have an impact in helping the Fort Tryon Park Trust protect, […]
Join author and naturalist Leslie Day for her talk on the pollinators of the Heather Garden. Learn about the birds, bees, flower flies, moths, and butterflies that help our 600+ varieties of plants reproduce and how these flowers supply these wonderful animals with food! RSVP to info@FortTryonParkTrust.org for event link.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 remarkable blend of fall colors throughout the three-acre site with its 600+ varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs. Brands and colleague Lynden Miller have served […]
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 […]
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 local parks and green spaces and use sketching to deepen relationships. Sketching plants is an effective method for increasing familiarization due to the keen process […]
