Post-Thanksgiving Day Northern Manhattan Parks Super Hike
Join the Rangers on a post-holiday super hike of Inwood Hill Park and Fort Tryon Park. The Rangers will take you on a Northern Manhattan Walk along the Inwood Salt Marsh, old growth forest and then onto the scenic paths of Fort Tryon Park to enjoy stunning views of the Palisade Cliffs and Hudson River. The hike will end at the Heather Garden of Fort Tryon Park at Margaret Corbin Circle and Fort Washington Avenue.
Step back in time and experience the sights and sounds of the Revolutionary War at the historic Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington! Held at Café Lawn in Fort Tryon Park, this event brings history to life with a dramatic live battle reenactment, 18th-century demonstrations, and hands-on activities for all ages.
What to Expect:
Live reenactment of the Battle of Fort Washington with British and American troops
Blacksmith demonstrations showcasing traditional craftsmanship
Live 18th-century music to set the scene
Guided battlefield tours with reenactors in full costume
Costumes encouraged!
Dress in your colonial best and immerse yourself in the past. Pack a picnic lunch, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a fall afternoon celebrating your local history.
Free and open to the public!
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.
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
* Maps and information will also be available at Break Away Cafe, located at 71 Cabrini Boulevard, which is offering special discounts to event participants.
Ramblers can begin their adventure in any park, choose to explore one park or all three, and will use their paper map to check off what they discover. Along the route, Ramblers can collect a different small keepsake and a unique rubber stamp at each park hub, marking their passage.
The Riverfront Ramble will include a mix of scenic, historic and natural highlights along the Hudson River. Points of interest include Fort Washington Park’s pollinator meadows and nature-inspired playspaces; Palisades Interstate Park’s Long Path, a premier long-distance trail that starts in northern Manhattan, crosses the George Washington Bridge, and travels north through New Jersey and New York to the Adirondacks, offering dramatic riverfront overlooks along the way; and Fort Tryon Park’s Heather Garden, the largest public garden with unrestricted access in New York.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration via Eventbrite is encouraged. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water; the full Ramble covers more than 10 miles, crosses the George Washington Bridge, and includes some significant hills and elevation changes. There is no requirement to complete the entire route in one day: Ramblers are welcome to explore one, two or all three parks and return another day to continue their adventure.
Riverfront Ramble is brought to you by Palisades Parks Conservancy, Riverside Park Conservancy and Fort Tryon Park Conservancy.
Explore the night sky with local astronomer Novaughn Miller at 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.
