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Fort Tryon Park: Heather Garden Highlights

Heather Garden Highlights

Sunday, August 17, 2025
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.

Join the Urban Park Rangers on a flower walk in the beautiful Heather Garden! Explore the blossoms and learn about the flowers and the history of this little gem. At 3 acres large, this garden is the largest public garden with unrestricted access in New York City and is home to over 500 varieties of plants!

Location

Margaret Corbin Circle in Fort Tryon Park

 

Cost

Free

Fort Tryon Park: Summer Birding with Alexandra Wang

Summer Birding with Alexandra Wang

Sunday, August 24 | 10:00 AM

Meet at Margaret Corbin Circle Entrance, Fort Tryon Park

Join expert birder Alexandra Wang for a guided summer birding walk through the beautiful landscapes of Fort Tryon Park! Discover the park’s diverse birdlife, learn tips for spotting and identifying local species, and enjoy a peaceful morning in nature.

This free walk is perfect for birders of all levels—bring your binoculars if you have them!

Meeting Point: Margaret Corbin Circle entrance to Fort Tryon Park.

Fort Tryon Park: Migratory Birding Tour

Join expert birder Alexandra Wang for a special afternoon of birdwatching in celebration of Migratory Bird Day! Discover the diverse species passing through Fort Tryon Park during peak spring migration and learn tips for identifying birds by sight and sound.

This guided walk is perfect for birders of all levels—from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. Bring your binoculars and get ready to spot warblers, thrushes, and other migratory visitors that rely on our urban green spaces.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 10
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: Margaret Corbin Circle, Fort Tryon Park
🔍 What to Bring: Binoculars, water, and comfortable walking shoes

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature and celebrate the incredible journeys of migratory birds!

Fort Tryon Park: Skate Night at Anne Loftus Playground

Friday, May 23, 2025
4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.

Skate Event at Anne Loftus Playground

Join NYC Parks and Council Member Carmen De La Rosa for a fun skate event in the park! Dance and enjoy an outdoor roller-skating event with music, jumbo games, and much more!

Friday, May 23, 2025
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Family Session
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Adult Session

Anne Loftus Playground
Broadway, Riverside Dr. & Dyckman St., New York, N.Y. 10040

This event is sponsored by Council Member Carmen De La Rosa.

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit nyc.gov/parks or email
Saudia.Thompson@parks.nyc.gov. Contact accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more
information regarding accessibility.

Location

Anne Loftus Playground in Fort Tryon Park

Accessible
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

Registration

Registration has begun and ends on 5/23/2025.

Fort Tryon Park: Heather Garden Walking Tour

July 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join long-time Fort Tryon Park volunteer and garden enthusiast Madeline Byrne for a guided stroll through the beautiful Heather Garden. Learn about the history, design, and ever-changing plant life that make this unique space the heart of Fort Tryon Park.

Madeline has dedicated countless hours to caring for the Heather Garden and brings a wealth of knowledge about its native and ornamental plantings. Whether you’re a garden lover, history buff, or simply looking to enjoy the blooms, this tour offers a wonderful opportunity to experience one of New York City’s most stunning green spaces.

Click here to reserve your free spot!

Free and open to the public.