Fort Tryon Park Conservancy

Zumba in the Park
2025-05-31 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-17 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Get ready to move and groove every Saturday morning with Zumba in the Park! Join Grace Bustos for a fun-filled, high-energy dance workout.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this class is designed for all fitness levels, providing a full-body workout that blends aerobic exercise with Latin-inspired dance moves.
Location: Anne Loftus Playground
When: Saturdays at 9:30 AM
Starting: May 17
Don’t miss out on the fun—see you on the dance floor!
Reserve your free spot here!
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¡Prepárate para moverte y disfrutar cada sábado por la mañana con Zumba en el Parque!
Únete a Grace Bustos para un entrenamiento divertido y lleno de energía con baile.
Ya seas un bailarín experimentado o principiante, esta clase está diseñada para todos los niveles de fitness, proporcionando un entrenamiento completo que combina ejercicio aeróbico con movimientos de baile inspirados en ritmos latinos.
Ubicación: Anne Loftus Playground
Cuándo: Los sábados a las 9:30 AM
Comienzo: 17 de mayo
¡No te pierdas la diversión—nos vemos en la pista de baile!
Reserva tu lugar gratis aquí.

Forest Fitness
2025-05-31 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-05-29 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-05-27 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-05-24 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-05-22 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-05-20 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-05-17 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-05-15 07:30 - 08:30 and 4 more dates
Join us for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!
This fitness class incorporates climbing multiple staircases, stretches and strengthening exercises, notable tree identification, and forest bathing. Led by instructor, Nancy Bruning, BA, MPH, PAPHS.
Classes are structured so that all levels of fitness will be accommodated; however, all classes involve relatively brisk walking and some stairs because of the layout of the park itself. Classes vary according to the season, path conditions, and the weather, but always meet at the Heather Garden entrance.
Tuesday and Thursday classes end at various points near the starting point, including the volleyball courts. Saturday class ends at the Anne Loftus Playground, using the various pieces of equipment, and offers optional after-class group walk to the Greenmarket on Isham Street. All classes end with closing with stretches.
(Note: Fitness Walking does not meet if it is raining or if the actual temperature or wind chill is below 20 degrees F.)

Sunset Yoga
2025-05-28 18:45 - 20:00, 2025-05-21 18:45 - 20:00, 2025-05-14 18:45 - 20:00
Join us for weekly Sunset Yoga at Fort Tryon Park! Instructor Stacey Linden leads refreshing outdoor sessions on Abby’s Lawn beginning May 14. Stretch, strengthen, and breathe deeply as the sun sets over the Hudson. Wear comfy clothing and bring water. All levels welcome!
🕡 Time: Wednesdays @ 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm
🏞️ Place: Abby’s Lawn, Fort Tryon Park
👕 Wear: Comfy clothing, bring water
Reserve your free spot here.

Sunrise Tai Chi
2025-05-28 06:30 - 07:30, 2025-05-21 06:30 - 07:30, 2025-05-14 06:30 - 07:30
Embrace the serenity of weekly Sunrise Tai Chi at Fort Tryon Park! Join us for rejuvenating weekly sessions led by instructor Robert Martinez on the picturesque Linden Terrace. Don’t miss out on this tranquil start to your day!
🕡 Time: Wednesdays @ 6:30 am – 7:30 am
🏞️ Place: Linden Terrace, Fort Tryon Park
👕 Wear: Comfy clothing, bring water
Reserve your free spot here.

Zumba in the Park
2025-05-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-13 18:30 - 19:30
Get ready to move and groove every Tuesday evening with Zumba in the Park! Join Samantha Muyet for a fun-filled, high-energy dance workout.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this class is designed for all fitness levels, providing a full-body workout that blends aerobic exercise with Latin-inspired dance moves.
Location: Volleyball Courts by 190th St Station Elevators, Fort Tryon Park
When: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
Starting: May 13
Don’t miss out on the fun—see you on the dance floor!
Reserve your free spot here!
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¡Prepárate para moverte y disfrutar cada martes por la tarde con Zumba en el Parque!
Únete a Samantha Muyet para un entrenamiento divertido y lleno de energía con baile.
Ya seas un bailarín experimentado o principiante, esta clase está diseñada para todos los niveles de fitness, proporcionando un entrenamiento completo que combina ejercicio aeróbico con movimientos de baile inspirados en ritmos latinos.
Ubicación: Canchas de Vóleibol junto a los ascensores de la estación de la 190th St, Fort Tryon Park
Cuándo: Los martes a las 6:30 PM
Comienzo: 13 de mayo
¡No te pierdas la diversión—nos vemos en la pista de baile!
Reserva tu lugar gratis aquí.

Broadway Beautification
2025-05-24 10:00 - 13:00
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks for some spring cleaning in Fort Tryon Park! Help beautify the park along the Broadway Promenade. Meet at the Broadway Greeting Garden at the Arden Street/Broadway entrance. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and get ready to improve the park’s ecology by removing debris and helping site preparations. Tools and gloves will be provided but please bring a filled water bottle.
Groups of 5+ must RSVP by emailing info@FortTryonParkTrust.org 2 weeks in advance.
Volunteers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Beautification Days along the eastern expanse of the park take place on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month from March to November. The Fort Tryon Park Trust supports these volunteer opportunities by underwriting tools, horticultural supplies, and NYC Parks staffing to oversee projects.

Sunday Stewardship
2025-05-18 10:00 - 13:00
The Fort Tryon Park Conservancy hosts volunteer opportunities for you, your friends, and family to dig in the dirt! Join us to help protect Fort Tryon Park’s ecology and beauty! Meet the NYC Parks’ horticulture staff at the Heather Garden’s Margaret Corbin Circle entrance to sign in at 10:00 a.m. sharp. Activities will include removing debris and weeds and preparing the site for plantings. Tools and gloves will be provided, but wear long pants, sturdy shoes, a face mask as needed, and bring a filled water bottle,
Groups of 5+ RSVP by emailing info@FortTryonParkTrust.org a week in advance so we can provide sufficient equipment and tools on hand.
Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Stewardship Days along the southwest area of Fort Tryon Park take place on the 3rd Sunday of each month from March to November.

Birding & Books: Migratory Birding Day
2025-05-10 13:00 - 16:00
New Event Alert! We’re thrilled to launch a new collaboration with Fountain Bookshop: Birding and Books in the Park — happening this Saturday, May 10 at 1PM on the Cafe Lawn!
📚✨ In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, join us for a special afternoon honoring birding literature for all ages, followed by a 2PM birding tour led by local expert Alexandra Wang.
🪶 Come celebrate birds, books, and community!

Reserve your free spot here!

Broadway Beautification
2025-05-10 10:00 - 13:00
Join the Fort Tryon Park Conservancy and NYC Parks for some spring cleaning in Fort Tryon Park! Help beautify the park along the Broadway Promenade. Meet at the Broadway Greeting Garden at the Arden Street/Broadway entrance. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and get ready to improve the park’s ecology by removing debris and helping site preparations. Tools and gloves will be provided but please bring a filled water bottle.
Groups of 5+ must RSVP by emailing john.kelly@parks.nyc.gov 2 weeks in advance.
Volunteers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Beautification Days along the eastern expanse of the park take place on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month from March to November. The Fort Tryon Park Conservancy supports these volunteer opportunities by underwriting tools, horticultural supplies, and NYC Parks staffing to oversee projects.

World Migratory Bird Day
2025-05-10
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at Fort Tryon Park! 🐦🌍
On May 8, we celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and the incredible journeys birds take across continents. Fort Tryon Park is a vital stopover for many migratory species, offering food, rest, and shelter during their travels.
Take some time to explore the park’s trails, listen to the symphony of bird songs, and try to spot species like warblers, hawks, and orioles. To enhance your birding experience, check out the BirdCast Migration Tracker to see live maps of migration activity in the area!
Together, let’s celebrate and protect the birds that connect us across the globe. Don’t forget your binoculars! 🦜🌳

On this Day: Met Cloisters Opening
2025-05-10
On This Day: The Met Cloisters Opens – May 10, 1938
On May 10, 1938, the Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrated the grand opening of The Met Cloisters, a museum dedicated to the art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe. Located in Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan, the Cloisters offers visitors a unique window into the past.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. was instrumental in the museum’s creation, funding its construction and the acquisition of the land. Architect Charles Collens designed the building, drawing inspiration from various medieval monasteries in France and Spain. The museum integrates architectural elements salvaged from medieval structures, creating an immersive space that evokes the Middle Ages.
The Met Cloisters houses over 5,000 works of art from the 12th through the 15th centuries, including the famed Unicorn Tapestries, medieval manuscripts, sculptures, and illuminated texts. Its meticulously maintained gardens feature plantings inspired by medieval herbals and manuscripts, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city.
Eighty-seven years later, The Met Cloisters continues to be a cultural treasure, attracting art enthusiasts, historians, and nature lovers from around the world. It remains a testament to Rockefeller’s vision of preserving history and the timeless allure of medieval art.
