Anne Loftus Playground is one of two recreational areas incorporated into the original Olmsted Brothers design of Fort Tryon Park, which opened as a New York City public park 86 years ago. The playground is undergoing a $4.1M reconstruction by NYC Parks. Funded by Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, the project will create a world-class water feature […]
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 […]
Come view the park's temporary art installation, "Tomb Effigy of Margaret Corbin” by artist Zaq Landsberg during the Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington event and join in a talk with the artist Zaq Landsberg. Talks take place at 1:15 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. on Linden Terrace. Zaq is the 2020 recipient of the […]
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled due to inclement weather and sensitive instruments. There are two concerts tomorrow, May 28, featuring the same musical program: Prospect Park Boathouse from 12-2 p.m. and CCNY's Spitzer School of Architecture from 7-9 p.m. See @musicintheamericanwild and @nycparks for more info. NYC Parks Arts, Culture, and Fun presents a […]
Fort Tryon Park is transformed into a medieval market town decorated with bright banners and processional flags. Performers and guests dress in medieval costume. Visitors are greeted by authentic period music, dance, magic, and minstrels, as well as jugglers and jesters. The festival includes thrilling jousts between four knights on horseback. Experience the culture of […]
Bugs aren't pests! Our planet needs them to thrive! Join artist Jessica Maffia to learn about the power of insects; and how they help the earth and the cycle of life; nourishing birds who help pollinate plants, which feed other animals and humans! Wear clothes you can create and get dirty in. Art Materials will […]
Rescheduled in the New Year! Identify the year-round birds found in Fort Tryon Park and find out which evergreen plants support them in the park. Then, create birdfeeders for your home with local artist Jessica Maffia to help our feathered friends during the cold winter months! Make a holiday gift for a loved one as […]
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST Grab a blanket and get ready to take in a movie resting on Mother Earth this Earth Day! The movie will begin at dusk and will open with a short film by Pied Piper Children's Theatre featuring local talent and local parks! Paws of Fury, the Legend […]
The movie will begin at dusk. Paws of Fury, the Legend of Hank will be the feature film and is rated PG. A down-on-his-luck hound finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain’s evil plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from […]
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Carmen De La Rosa for a fun skate night in the park! Dance and enjoy an outdoor roller-skating event with music, jumbo games, and much more! Friday, June 16, 2023 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Family Session 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Adult Session To RSVP, visit […]