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major park
Fort Tryon Park
by NYC Parks & Fort Tryon Park Trust
Hudson Heights
Photo: Beyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About Fort Tryon Park
A 67-acre landmark park in northern Manhattan with the Heather Garden, woodland paths, two playgrounds (one with water features) and hundreds of free public programs a year, including kids' science and urban wildlife classes.
- Heather Garden
- 300+ free programs a year
- Near The Met Cloisters
- Address
- Fort Tryon Park, Broadway & Dongan Place, 10040
- Website
- forttryonpark.org
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Weekly schedule
Open daily; most NYC parks open 6 AM–1 AM
Cost
Free
Plan a visit
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Questions parents ask about Fort Tryon Park
What ages is Fort Tryon Park best for?
All ages.
How much does Fort Tryon Park cost?
Free
What are the hours for Fort Tryon Park?
Open daily; most NYC parks open 6 AM–1 AM
Where is Fort Tryon Park?
Fort Tryon Park, Broadway & Dongan Place, 10040, in Hudson Heights, Manhattan.
Is Fort Tryon Park indoors?
No. Fort Tryon Park is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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