Sunday, August 17, 2025
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
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.
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Free and open to the public.
The tour begins at the southern entrance to the Heather Garden.
The Heather Garden is the crown jewel of Fort Tryon Park, spanning 3 acres of stunning beauty. Boasting one of the largest heath and heather collections on the East Coast, the garden showcases a 600-linear-foot perennial border and over 650 varieties of plants, including trees, shrubs, and bulbs! It is New York City’s largest public garden with unrestricted access. Walk among the lush greenery, flanked by historic stone walls and remnants of Cornelius G.K. Billings’ early 1900s estate.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Hudson River while discovering over 30 varieties of heaths and heathers, whose blooms and vibrant foliage bring year-round color to this extraordinary space. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the tranquil and diverse beauty of the Heather Garden in its autumn glory!
Come have fun on your lunch hour with our amazing gardeners John, Craig, and Asher! Get ready to ask those questions you’ve been pondering about plants, trees, and bees!
Every last Friday of the month – meet at Heather Garden entrance.
Come have fun on your lunch hour with our amazing gardeners John, Craig, and Asher! Get ready to ask those questions you’ve been pondering about plants, trees, and bees!
Every last Friday of the month – meet at Heather Garden entrance.
