Dance under the stars at Cloisters Lawn with a lively mix of music, wireless headphones, and a one-of-a-kind evening in Fort Tryon Park. Grab your headphones, find your rhythm, and enjoy dancing outdoors surrounded by the beauty of the park!
Ramble through three riverfront parks and across one big bridge at this free cross-river walking adventure and scavenger hunt. Ramblers can pick up a free paper map with walking directions and points of interest to discover at any of three staffed hubs: The Little Red Lighthouse in Fort Washington Park / The N.J. entrance to the G.W.B. North Walk and the Palisades Interstate Park Long Path / The Cottage at Fort Tryon Park. Ramblers can collect a different small keepsake and a unique rubber stamp at each park hub.
Step inside the historic cottage at Fort Tryon Park during Open House New York for a rare opportunity to explore one of the park’s original structures. Built as the gatehouse for the early 20th-century Billings Estate, the cottage now serves as the offices of NYC Parks and the Fort Tryon Park Conservancy. Visitors can learn about the cottage’s history, architecture, and connection to the Billings Estate while exploring this unique piece of Fort Tryon Park’s past.
Explore the night sky Stargazing in the Park on Cloisters Lawn. Look up and discover the wonders of the night sky at Stargazing in the Park! Join local astronomer Novaughn Miller for an evening of exploring the stars, planets, and celestial sights above Fort Tryon Park. Learn more about the night sky and enjoy an opportunity to stargaze with an expert in one of New York City’s most scenic parks.
Join us at The Bonnefont for an evening celebrating the community members whose dedication has helped shape and care for Fort Tryon Park. The annual Dr. Ruth Community Awards will honor Carol Weinstein, founder of the Friends of Fort Tryon Park in the 1980s, and recognize the Historic Friends Committee for their longstanding stewardship of the park.
