Inwood
Free
Inwood Hill Park
NYC Parks
Home to Manhattan's last natural forest and salt marsh, where kids can hike past glacial potholes and rock shelters once used by the Lenape and look for seals and birds at Muscota Marsh.
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Inwood Hill Park Nature Center
by NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
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About Inwood Hill Park Nature Center
A ranger station and nature center in Manhattan's last natural forest and salt marsh at the northern tip of the island. Families stop in before walking trails past glacial potholes and rock shelters, or watch birds over the marsh.
- Manhattan's largest natural forest
- Salt marsh wildlife
- Free ranger-led programs
- Address
- Inwood Hill Park, West 218th Street & Indian Road, 10034
- Website
- nycgovparks.org
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Weekly schedule
Open to the public on weekends, April–October
Cost
Free
Plan a visit
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Questions parents ask about Inwood Hill Park Nature Center
What ages is Inwood Hill Park Nature Center best for?
Ages 2–14.
How much does Inwood Hill Park Nature Center cost?
Free
What are the hours for Inwood Hill Park Nature Center?
Open to the public on weekends, April–October
Where is Inwood Hill Park Nature Center?
Inwood Hill Park, West 218th Street & Indian Road, 10034, Manhattan.
Is Inwood Hill Park Nature Center indoors?
Yes. Inwood Hill Park Nature Center is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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