Fort Tryon Park
Fort Tryon Park offers some spectacular views from one of the highest points in New York City
Located in Washington Heights, Fort Tryon Park is one of the highest points in New York City, sitting on top of a rugged ridgeline once inhabited by the Wiechquaesgeck Indians. The park was an auxiliary site for the American soldiers during the Battle of Fort Washington in November 1776 and was named after Sir William Tyron, the last British governor of New York after the British victory.
Carefully designed, Fort Tryon Park's verandas and pathways disappear into the wooden slopes to preserve the uninhabited feeling of the open areas and the commanding views of the New York City skyline, Hudson River, George Washington Bridge and Palisades.
The entire Fort Tryon Park consists of several formal gardens, children's play areas, walking trails and a diverse catalogue of recreational and entertainment programs. One of the most noteworthy sections is the newly revitalised, 3 acre Alpine Garden with stone staircases traversing the slopes down to Broadway. Glacial striations and other geological evidence of the last Ice Age can be observed in the natural rock formation as you descend.
Since 1938, Fort Tryon Park has been home to The Cloisters, an annex of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which exhibits approximately 3,000 works of European art dating from the third to ninth centuries. The Cloisters is constructed from sections of medieval French monasteries disassembled brick by brick and shipped to New York between 1934 and 1938 and reassembled in Fort Tryon Park. The grounds surrounding the museum are landscaped with cloistered gardens planted utilising the same horticultural techniques used in the Middle Ages.
Nearby attractions include: The Cloisters, Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden and Yankee Stadium
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoFort Tryon Park Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Address: Riverside, Dr To Broadway, New York, NY 10040, USA
Phone: (212) 795-1388
Official Website: Fort Tryon Park
Fort Tryon Park Reviews
Rated out of 5
One of my favorite little hikes in NYC! It doesn’t feel like a city park at all—it feels like you’re surrounded by nature. It’s rich in history, offers amazing views, and has a beautiful flower garden, a fantastic museum, and a great restaurant all in one place. Plus, there are two excellent playgrounds, making it perfect for families as well.
Shooka Es - a week ago
I got ghosted by the dude I literally was supposed to go on a date with on Friday. Oh well, anyways I didn’t want to workout today. I wanted to cry and feel sorry for myself, but instead I walked my pain away and just took an unknown route. I ended up in Fort Tryon Park.
The flowers there were absolutely gorgeous. The hiking trail felt magical as I got a gorgeous view of Upper Manhattan’s Skyline.
This park is absolutely a hidden gem. It’s a 16 minute walk from Inwood Hill Park. I’m just glad I didn’t stay at home and miss out on this beauty.
Desirae Williams - a month ago
I absolutely love Fort Tryon Park! The park is super clean and well cared for! There’s lots of wonderful things to see on this park. During the summer and fall the flowers are absolutely stunning! There are beautiful pine trees all over this park. Large boulders are all over as well and are amazing to look at. The Cloisters are fantastic… consisting of a great museum, gardens and chapels…. This is an all day experience. The view of the Hudson River and GWB are grandiose! This is one of those places that you just have to see! There are fantastic trails to follow in this park!
Nika - 7 months ago
My favorite park in New York City. The topography,;which is built on 450 million year old Manhattan schist, is outstanding in its multilevel depths. Some of the the rock formations you walk by sparkle and shine, and the elevation gain of almost 300 feet. There are multiple trails going up and down between the levels, all paved for easy access. The most beautiful garden in the world, Heather Gardens, can be found at the south upper level near the entrance. It is spring now, and some flowers are blooming, trees are budding. I feel so lucky to love nearby.
Rebecca Stanton - 3 months ago
Upper Manhattan gem that feels like a world away. The Heather Garden is gorgeous—actually cared for, not just random flowers. Views of the Hudson and Palisades are insane, especially from Linden Terrace. The Cloisters at the north end is worth poking into even if you don't go in. Trails wind through real woods, feels more like upstate than the city. Free parking, which is wild. Some paths are steep, wear decent shoes. Quiet, peaceful, totally worth the trip up.
John Johnson - 4 months ago
Directions
| Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| A | 190th Street | 3 minutes |
How to get to Fort Tryon Park by Subway
Take the A train to 190th Street, head north on Fort Washington Avenue, bear slightly right onto Margaret Corbin Drive at the park's entrance.
Map & Instant Route Finder
Click&Go Map and Route Finder with public transit, walking, driving or cycling directions. Get up-to-the-minute transit times for your route.
Accommodations near Fort Tryon Park:
Photo Gallery
-
View Fort Tryon Park Lookout cc licensed photo by baslow -
Photo Credit: davidwilson1949 - cc license via Flickr -
Photo Credit: davidwilson1949 - cc license via Flickr -
Photo Credit: davidwilson1949 - cc license via Flickr -
Photo Credit: davidwilson1949 - cc license via Flickr -
Photo Credit: davidwilson1949 - cc license via Flickr -
Photo Credit: davidwilson1949 - cc license via Flickr -
Photo Credit: davidwilson1949 - cc license via Flickr -
Photo Credit: davidwilson1949 - cc license via Flickr -
Photo Credit: davidwilson1949 - cc license via Flickr
