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Fort Tryon Park

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Scenic Hudson River park features the Cloisters museum & gardens, plus a dog run & playgrounds. People often mention park, views, Hudson, Beautiful, River, Cloisters, city, beautiful, garden, visit,


Address

Riverside, Dr To Broadway, New York, NY 10040

Website

www.forttryonparktrust.org

Contact

(212) 795-1388

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (7.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 6 AM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 6 AM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 6 AM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 6 AM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 6 AM to 1 AM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 6 AM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 6 AM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: park (56) views (23) Hudson (23) Beautiful (16) River (15) Cloisters (15) city (14) beautiful (14) garden (11) visit (10)
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  • 5/5 Shine on You Crazy D. 2 years ago on Google
    Winter. Spring. Summer. Fall. This park is lovely all year round. It's a bit of a trek up from most entry points. Very challenging. Fun for hikers. At a very high elevation. Very lovely. Nice to see the city maintain this shangri-la. Almost like a mini Central Park. Lovely but small free botanical garden located in the heart. Such a nice park to explore. Real prize. Nice views of the George Washington Bridge, the Hudson River, and the Palisades of New Jersey.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jack S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice park with some interesting history. Being able to visit the fort itself, and enjoy some lovely views from on top of it is certainly one of the more pleasant ways to spend some of your down time. The overall vibe of the place is super chill compared to some of the other parks, and it's an ideal spot to read a book or do some contemplating for that reason. Another thing that I really, really enjoy about it is that there is no shortage of shade for you to get out of the sun, and relax with the trees. Being able to see that stretch of the Hudson without being surrounded by brick, glass, or concrete is a nice escape from the city, and if you have the desire to visit a museum - having the option of walking up to the Cloisters to view everything that hey have on display is an even better way to escape the heat on those extra hot days (like we had this past weekend). All and all, it's just a good escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Yet another perfect example of the diversity that makes Manhattan and NYC so unique. With it's parks, and the harmonious balance of city and nature. I especially recommend this park for locals, tourists might love it too of course if they're looking for a relaxing, shady park to unwind at, see some views, or have a picnic but when you come here on vacation time is limited, and no doubt Central Park is definitely worth seeing more if you've only got so much time allocated for parks. Then there's the Cloisters if that's their kind of thing too but for me, Tryon Park is one of the many hidden gems of the city that never really pop out at you. One of those that you have to sort of go digging for, and when you find it you almost feel as though it's an achievement for having discovered yet another surprisingly wonderful area of this great city. Enjoy folks!
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashish S. 6 months ago on Google • 385 reviews
    This park gives you a very nice view of Hudson River and Palisades. It is a hidden gem, in my opinion. People usually come to this park for the Met Cloisters without realizing right close there is a wonderful garden next to it. I visited on a rainy day, but it is worth visiting on a clear day. It is a very well maintained park just like other city parks. Finding parking within the park can be challenging at times.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William Thomas (. 3 months ago on Google • 29 reviews New
    We photographed the dreamiest wedding elopement here in mid-December last year, just as the sun was setting. This park feels like a hidden gem in NYC. There are so many beautiful gardens and amazing architecture, especially if you know your way around like us! We absolutely love it here both for photography and just to feel like you're getting away from the busy city. Definitely recommend a trip if you've never been. It's also an amazing spot for engagement sessions, too.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hyekyung K. 6 months ago on Google • 486 reviews
    It's just perfect to walk with families, dogs, and friends. Beautiful river scenery, trees, and old fortress are very good harmony.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 D D. 3 months ago on Google • 293 reviews New
    Surprisingly a great visit and every New Yorker should make the time to go here at least once. I want to say it's probably the most hilly park I have visited in NYC. Even though I came here just before the start of Winter, it was still magnificent. ✌🏽
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brian C. 5 months ago on Google • 116 reviews
    A fantastic park that is well worth traveling to. The park itself is quite beautiful and has a wide array of well maintained paths and hiking trails. The park is very clean and I saw almost no litter or trash. The trails weave through the park in a variety of paths and offer a piece of nature within the bustling city. Many of the paths lead up the hill to the Met Cloisters and these paths provide scenic views of the Hudson River. I highly recommend taking some time to explore this gorgeous park.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe S. 5 months ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Beautiful uptown park with panoramic views of the Hudson River. I love the stonework all over the park. Such close proximity to the parkway detracts from the experience in some of the lower western areas, but it's minimal. The many winding and intersecting trails are fun to hike and explore.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angel vivaldi Reynoso S. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    It is a beautiful park located in Manhattan right around Dyckman, it has some very beautiful areas where you can find different birds like the oriole and animals like the squirrel. If you go to the top you will have a beautiful view of the Hudson River.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 lingchao k. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice view. But be careful, there are some bugs in the park.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sahil G. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful park with varied landscapes, gardens, buildings and more. The Met Cloisters is located in this park, so highly recommend doing both at the same time.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Naomi S. 11 months ago on Google
    Austere. Solitude. Nature. Scenic Views. Quiet. The silent beauty here, where spirituality merged with art. The ancient arches and stones echo and surround you with art and beauty. Unspoiled and stark beauty and views. A spiritual, artistic and moving Cloister. This is like a piece of ancient Eden in the middle of New York City. A unique experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allen M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful area. Great walking. Start at the top.. walk to the bottom and hit the stairs/steeper climbs back up! Flower garden was still amazing, even in late fall. Foliage makes the entire place even more magical
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie 6 months ago on Google • 190 reviews
    Really a quite lovely park that I now consider a bit of a hidden gem. Not something I think I would have seen had I not lived in Inwood, but it's definitely worth a visit. There are multiple things to do here, spread out over various spots of this large, expansive park area, so if you're looking to explore it, I recommend comfy clothes and shoes. You'll have plenty of long trails to walk and there are stairs and hills throughout the park as well. Some of the main features you can do here: playgrounds and sports fields for families and young ones, plenty of tidy lawns for picnics or relaxing in the sun or the shade, tree lined paths for exploration without the burning heat on you, floral gardens which makes great backdrops for photo shoots, a dog run, nature and wildlife can be seen in this park of you're lucky (we saw a groundhog doing it's thing!), the community will sometimes hold local events here, there is a farmers market close by the northern edge of the park area, access to the water if you want to walk along the Hudson or even fish (I personally wouldn't recommend fishing without REALLY knowing your stuff but people def do it out here), The Hudson restaurant towards the upper north corner, a canoe club that does free canoe demonstrations on Sundays, The Met Cloisters at the top of the hill kind of in the middle, and the views at the various hillsides of the city are GORGEOUS. I'm including Fort Tryon and all the surrounding nearby park area in this description as it's kind of a long area if you look at the map. The park areas are separated a bit by the street if you're exploring the full thing but definitely sill right there by each other, making this a lovely area full of things to do.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hasan M. 2 months ago on Google • 61 reviews New
    Great views of the Hudson River and the palisades across the river in New Jersey. Highly recommend visiting. Beautiful landscaping work.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Khoa N. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful park. Perfect place to take a walk and/or sit to enjoy the views. It was absolutely stunning this morning with the fall foliage and especially warm weather. Great for adults, kids, and dogs. You can avoid the stairs by using the paths. There are a few lawns for picnicking. The Met Cloisters museum is within the park and you can access with a fee (pay as you wish if you are a NY resident). A must see as well. Free parking.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alvin P. 1 year ago on Google
    The Met Museum was beautiful..if you're a NY resident you get in for free or give a donation. They honored my military ID as well. Definitely a hidden gem and good date spot
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mahima S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park that hosts the gorgeous Cloisters MET Museum. Slightly uphill walk to reach the museum but you get amazing views of the Hudson and lush green trees. MTA bus also stops right in front of the entrance.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh 3 years ago on Google
    I spend a lot of time in this park because I live very close. It's a great place to get in some exercise because there are some hills that can get your heart pumping plus there are a bunch of different ways to go, so to can clock some mileage if you want. My favorite part is the gorgeous views of The Hudson River. On a warm sunny day, I sometimes sit for hours soaking in that view. Of course, The Cloisters is also at the top and that place is pretty amazing in and of itself. There's also a curated garden at the north end.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harlem L. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved this park so much. Highly recommend it for nature lovers. Beautiful garden in this park with beautiful variety of flowers, trees, e.t.c. (Allison garden). The beautiful cloister with great views. Great view of the George Washington bridge. free parking available on site.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Glenn D. 2 years ago on Google
    NYC is so full of history and hidden treasures. This happens to be one of those places. It's in upper Manhattan and has amazing niews of the Hudson river and so cool walking paths. The museum and garden have a lot of history. Worth a visit if you're a New Yorker and you like histoty.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DPL 2 years ago on Google
    This historic park has great trails and views but the beauty is viewing the exhibits inside the cloister. Old religious artifacts. They are spacing the amount of people inside so felt very safe
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannes B. 2 years ago on Google
    Serene park with river-view, lots of benches, lots of clean green spaces and an incredibly tasteful variety of plants and flowers. I saw multiple colorful hydrangeas, lavenders, mints, woodland nicotianas, and so many more. Gratitude to their team for maintaining it so well!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jackson D. 1 year ago on Google
    Truly a hidden gem of a park, offering great views of the Hudson River, secluded trails and the Cloisters (an extension of the Metropolitan Museum of Art)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suvrat D. 10 months ago on Google
    Very beautiful place. Even if you are not religious, the architecture, the outdoor garden and the view makes it worth visiting. Also it free for NYC and Jersey city residents.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Muhammad S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and peaceful park with some of the most gorgeous views of Hudson River. Historical Fotr Tryon. One of the rare places that most New Yorkers don't know about but definitely should visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mechelle A. 2 years ago on Google
    Best park in uptown Manhattan! Landscaping is phenomenal and the trails are great! Cloisters Museum can also be found here and super close to public transportation (A Train).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C P. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park with beautiful views and gardens ❤. Oh, I guess we can't leave out The Cloisters Museum.

  • 5/5 Kel M. 1 year ago on Google
    The best park in NYC with amazing views of the Hudson river. Tons of nice shady spots for picnics or reading. The gardens at the south entrance are very well kept and beautiful.

  • 5/5 Tasneem J. 1 year ago on Google
    The park is beautiful. Good for evening walk. If wanna visit the museum, you have to come before 5pm. Without that, the architectural design of the fort and tunnel is amazing.

  • 5/5 Ryan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful park with stunning views of the Hudson River and new jersey. One of the most elevated places in New York City. Plus you could walk right across the bridge to the Bronx only a few minutes down the road.

  • 5/5 Yusuf Y. 6 months ago on Google
    One of Manhattan's most pleasant parks. If you're a local resident, it's the ideal destination for morning/evening strolls and relaxation. Very safe at nights.

  • 5/5 Harika Komandoor R. 4 months ago on Google
    Beautiful maintained park with amazing views. They also have some external art installations closer to the Cloisters.

  • 5/5 kathy h. 2 years ago on Google
    Just a wonderful place! So pretty and peaceful, you'll love it! It's great for a stroll, exercise, throwing the ball around, admiring all the vast variety of flowers, plants and trees and we have even had a couple of birthday parties there. Definitely a jem! And we spotted a groundhog 😊

  • 4/5 Chris Kesi L. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful and quiet! It is hard to find restroom. There is a restroom at Anne Loftus Playground which is located at the bottom of the hill.

  • 5/5 Sivhana N. 2 years ago on Google
    The most beautiful park in this area. And the museum is just breathtaking

  • 5/5 Taylor M. 2 years ago on Google
    Clean, quiet, great paths to walk and awesome view of the river Hudson! One of the best city parks.

  • 5/5 Sneh K. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park at river side. Love to be there

  • 5/5 Arusha A. 8 months ago on Google
    Who will believe this is still nyc! Long stretches of greenery and hills along the majestic hudson. Lovely place for short hikes, summer picnics, and bbq or just an evening stroll.

  • 5/5 Qianna B. 2 years ago on Google
    So. Good. We did a geology tour hosted by the NYC Parks department there. Rangers Maura and Nick were superb. Excellent view of the Hudson and New Jersey. So much history in the park. Great for birdwatching. Though the park isn’t extremely large, it has many levels and paths to get you from one level to the next. There are accessible paths as well. Last note - little benches in little pockets can be found throughout the park. I find that enchanting.

  • 5/5 Manny L. 2 years ago on Google
    Very serene and peaceful park with amazing views of the Hudson River. This green space with its rich combination of flowers, plants, gardens and historical architecture makes this park a gem to visit or enjoy everyday. They maintain everything so well. I've always walked through Fort Tryon on my way to see the Cloisters and always enjoyed spending my time to hang out in both places. Not as well known as the other parks, but see for yourself and you'll see why New Yorkers love and appreciate it.

  • 4/5 Frank 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place easy walks, also some bark walks lol. Can see these things near by too.

  • 5/5 davidn 10 months ago on Google
    Wonderful collection of medieval artefacts, paintings, tapestries, mostly Christian from Europe. Beautiful building, you'd never guess it was built in the 30's. Located on a hill overlooking Hudson River. On the way uptown stop at St John Divine Cathedral.

  • 5/5 Digital H. 9 months ago on Google
    Title: "A Tranquil Retreat Amidst the Hustle and Bustle of Manhattan: Fort Tryon Park" Review: Visiting Fort Tryon Park in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan was an enriching experience I'd highly recommend. Amidst the high-rises and bustling city life, this 67-acre oasis provides a serene retreat and an opportunity to reconnect with nature while enjoying stunning views of the Hudson River and the city skyline. I started my visit by walking through the well-maintained green spaces. The park boasts an abundance of flora, which in itself is a treat for nature lovers. The well-curated pathways led me up the hill to The Cloisters, a unique museum dedicated to medieval art and architecture and a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The journey uphill was worth the effort as I was rewarded with panoramic views of the cityscape and the Hudson River. The park has beautiful locales, each providing a picturesque backdrop for photography enthusiasts. One can enjoy the sight of the George Washington Bridge and the Palisades or even lose themselves in the verdant charm of the Heather and Alpine Gardens. The Heather Garden, a 3-acre garden within the park, is a veritable paradise for botany enthusiasts with one of the most extensive heath and heather collections on the East Coast. With a 600-linear-foot perennial border and over 650 varieties of plants, it truly is a sight to behold. The stone walls flanking it and the remnants of Cornelius G.K. Billings' early 1900s estate add an intriguing historical touch. At the same time, the views of the Hudson River from the garden are breathtaking. Nearby, the Alpine Garden offers another enchanting experience. It's a marvel how the park's designers transformed the rough terrain into a series of pathways and plantings that wind up and down the 150-foot rock-faced slope. The garden gives a sense of being in a mountainous landscape in the heart of Manhattan. One of the highlights of my visit was the Anne Loftus Playground. The joyous laughter and chirping of kids, and the families enjoying their time together, added a delightful vibrancy to the atmosphere. The playground is indeed a testament to the park's family-friendly appeal. The Fort Tryon Park Trust Visitor Center is a valuable stop for those interested in the park's history and the surrounding neighborhood. You can enrich your understanding of the area with informative exhibits displayed there. While Fort Tryon Park can get crowded during weekends, and some trails might be slightly steep for some, these minor challenges do not take away from the overall delightful experience the park offers. Fort Tryon Park's offerings are open from 6 am to 1 am year-round, and the best part, admission is free. Whether you're looking to escape the city's hustle, immerse yourself in art and history, or enjoy a day outdoors, Fort Tryon Park is a destination that caters to all these needs, effortlessly providing a day well spent in the heart of Manhattan.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dog park
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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