Bring your binoculars and take a walking tour of the Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park with expert naturalist Ken Chaya and learn about the dozens of plants currently in bloom. Learn about the garden’s history, the park's diverse bird population and the importance of native plant species within Fort Tryon Park on this tour. These […]
Practice yoga with a variety of certified local yoga instructors while overlooking the beautiful Hudson River and basking in the glow of the setting sun. Arrive early. Bring a towel or yoga mat and water. Please note: Abby’s Lawn is slightly sloped and there are some uneven spots. Rain or wet ground cancels the event. Please check the Fort Tryon Park […]
Update on 9/6/19: Unfortunately, this event has been canceled due to impending weather from Hurricane Dorian and will not be rescheduled this season. Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film! The Princess Bride While home sick in bed, a young boy's grandfather reads […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
Practice yoga with a variety of certified local yoga instructors while overlooking the beautiful Hudson River and basking in the glow of the setting sun. Arrive early. Bring a towel or yoga mat and water. Please note: Abby’s Lawn is slightly sloped and there are some uneven spots. Rain or wet ground cancels the event. Please check the Fort Tryon Park […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE nature program! How do mammals feed their young? Can touching toads give you warts? How have animals adapted to living in their environments? This interactive lesson offers observation and handling of live animals to help participants understand animal […]
Beautify this historic and scenic park by weeding, planting, removing invasive species, and more. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and long pants. Please register with New York Cares.
Need volunteer hours for school or work? Want to help out in your neighborhood? Fort Tryon Park welcomes you! Help prep the park by assisting the Friends Committee and NYC Parks staff by painting, planting, weeding, and more! Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Tools and gloves will be provided. Groups of more than five must RSVP by emailing [email protected] by […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
Passages | Pasajes is a site-specific sonic performance that utilizes the Dongan Lawn in Fort Tryon Park in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. The performance will occur the afternoon of Saturday, September 21, 2019, close to the autumnal equinox. The work will manifest as 16 performers, mainly from the Uptown community, moving through the […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
Beautify this historic and scenic park by weeding, planting, removing invasive species, and more. Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and long pants. Please register with New York Cares.
Join us for the 35th Annual Medieval Festival in Fort Tryon Park. This festival brings to life the customs and spirit of the Middle Ages. Fort Tryon Park is transformed into a medieval market town decorated with bright banners and processional flags. Performers, guests, and festival goers dress in medieval costume. Visitors are greeted by authentic […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
September 10—October 26: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2 pm—5 pm, Saturdays 10 am—4 pm Bring your child for a few weeks of outdoor playtime with the Imagination Playground moving play pieces, bean bag toss, arts and crafts, volleyball, and ping pong. Each session will begin with a trained Playground Associate leading a physical activity or a […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE nature program! What is an arthropod? What is the difference between an insect and an arachnid? What are spinnerets and who uses them? This exciting lesson teaches students to distinguish between insects and arachnids based on their physical […]