Join renowned naturalist, mapmaker, and urban explorer Ken Chaya for a guided nature walk through Fort Tryon Park discovering its landscapes, wildlife, and rich history.
Discover the park’s diverse landscapes and seasonal flora and fauna. Along the way, Ken will share insights into the park’s ecology, history, and design, offering a deeper appreciation for one of New York City’s most remarkable green spaces!
Whether you’re a longtime park lover or visiting for the first time, this walk is a wonderful opportunity to experience Fort Tryon Park!
Beginning at Margaret Corbin Circle Entrance to the Park
Bring your words and music to an acoustic jam session to celebrate the official arrival of summer. While the sun sets over the Hudson River and the Palisades, sing, play, and dance to your heart’s content. Produced and hosted by by Demetrius Daniel the Tromboet.
Enter at 190th street and Margaret Corbin circle. Walk around the circle and stroll past Heather Gardens. Go up the stairs to the Linden Terrace Flagpole area.
Join us for a summer afternoon of live jazz at the 18th Annual Stan Michels Jazz Festival, honoring the legacy of longtime NYC Council Member Stan Michels. This free outdoor concert features a stellar lineup of local jazz greats in one of Manhattan’s most scenic settings.
Headlining the event is Marjorie Eliot and her Ensemble, celebrated citywide for her legendary “Parlor Jazz” concerts, which she has hosted every Sunday for more than a decade—rain or shine—without a single break. From her apartment on the northern tip of Harlem, Eliot has created a cultural haven for jazz lovers, and she brings that spirit to the Stan Michels Promenade every year.
Location: Stan Michels Promenade (enter at Margaret Corbin Circle and walk north through the Heather Garden)
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome.
Explore Fort Tryon Park through the eyes of local artist Francis Hsueh in this special outdoor painting workshop!
We are thrilled that our Outdoor Painting Workshop with Francis Hseuh sold out in record time! That said, we’d love to welcome members of the public to join us. If you’d like to participate, please bring your own painting materials and chair, as our very limited provided supplies and seating are reserved for registered attendees.
Inspired by the landscapes and beauty of the park (subjects that appear throughout much of his work) participants will sketch and paint while learning techniques for observing and capturing nature on canvas.
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this workshop offers a chance to slow down, create, and see the park from a new perspective
Viva La Tierra: Great Ginkgo Tree Ceremony
Celebrate one of Fort Tryon Park’s most iconic treasures! Join us as our Conservancy gardener Craig Peden officially inaugurates the magnificent Great Ginkgo as one of NYC Parks’ celebrated Great Trees. Following the ceremony, enjoy an outdoor concert by Jhoely Garay and her Viva La Tierra ensemble, blending jazz and Latin American rhythms into music that highlights climate awareness and overlooked histories.
Celebrate nature, music, and community of Fort Tryon Park’s Great Ginkgo!
