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
The walk to the top of the fort is nice.. a small hike but worth to be there… the view of Hudson River spanning wide as far as u can see is so cool and all through the park the stone bridges are example of amazing old architecture.. it’s worth to explore the fort and the met cloister museum is fun but $30 is much…
Torrence Innocent Daniel's - a month ago
Fort Tryon Park is 70 acres and located in Washington Heights in upper Manhattan. The park was designed by the Olmsted brothers and opened in 1935. The battle of Fort Washington occurred on this site during the Revolutionary War in 1776.
There are 8 miles of paved and dirt trails The views to the Hudson River are spectacular as are the views of the Harlem River and the George Washington Bridge.
There are benches throughout this heavily wooded and very safe park. The beautiful gardens throughout the park include the Heather Garden. There are several rocky areas that were heavily striated by the last glacier, as well as, a large glacial pothole
There are two playgrounds and clean restrooms. The park is seldom crowded and has become my favorite park in NYC. It can be reached by car, the A train or the M4 and other buses throughout the city.
Mike Zito - 3 weeks ago
Collections at the MET is wonderful. The museum sits away from the city. We were able to find parking on weekend next the museum. There were too crowded due to it remote location. There are plenty of court yard for you to relax and take your time inside of the museum. The audio guide was easy to follow. The unicorn exhibits is must see!!
Benjamin suen - 3 months ago
Possibly the most geographically impressive park in the city. There’s 250ft of elevation at the high points, offering jaw dropping views of the Hudson River and Palisades. Trails are forested and paved, with some of the coolest plants and trees, 50 foot boulders, and a free botanic garden. It feels safe. It’s gorgeous any season. There are so many hidden gems here and it is never crowded. Feels like Upstate NY, but right off the subway
Evan Dannenhirsch - 2 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.
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