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Came back on a sunny fall day & it was beautiful. Got to see colorful foliage, stunning views & a chance to visit the Cloister museum. There are free parking spots available- not a lot, but it can be accessed via the 7 bus or the A train.
Great walk on a great day. Very diverse crowd which is good for people watching while walking. Great weather today. Definitely worked up a sweat. Walked from 130th and Bennett to the kiddie park and back.
On a mini adventure to visit the cloisters, my friend and I spent some time in this park and were amazed at how serene it felt. The day we came it was actually drizzling on the way and turned into a full heavy downpour while we were inside the cloisters. However with the rain, calmness of the park, and sense of escaping the city we wandered around the park and walked around. This is a rare gem in the city that gives you a sense of almost full escape from the city noise and traffic. I didn't think parks like this really existed in the city as they're mostly all urban/semi-urban but this one was a great surprise. I
This is a beautiful park and well worth visiting. You can see a lovely view of the Hudson River and enjoy flowers in the Spring or changing colors in the Fall. Walk, jog, or just enjoy. Also visit the Cloisters while you are in the area!
If I lived in the area like my twin sister does, why would I even go to Central Park when Fort Tryon Park is right here in Washington Heights? After our Brunch rendezvous with my friends, enjoying a gorgeous, no-humidity Sunday afternoon, had to be in the works. Plus hubs and I have been exploring different parks, paths and trails. I'm not getting into lengthy descriptions on who built the park- but I must say, Fort Tryon Park takes nature seriously. The entrance alone welcomes you to beautifully designed gardens, paths that lead to even more paths, benches and of course, plenty of space for a picnic. The further you walk, the more inclines you'll hit leading you to stone walls that give you breathtaking views from this side of NYC to the Fordham section of The Bronx. And guess what? It's FREE to roam here! I didn't know that. But I get it....there's no lake like in Central Park but Fort Tryon has plenty for you to do and sight-see. This isn't in my backyard, but the next time we're in Washington Heights, I see ourselves returning- even in the winter for a refreshing walk.
Located in the Hudson heights and Inwood neighborhoods of north Manhattan, this large park extends from 192nd Street in the south to Riverside Drive in the north. The main entrance is at the intersection of Fort Washington Avenue and Cabrini Blvd. The park is a pretty solid workout of stairs and inclines to get from the entrance to the Cloisters at the peak. Along the way, beautiful landscaping and great views of this part of Manhattan. I felt safe enough walking through the park but your experience may be different. I certainly wouldn't go through here after dark, especially since I have to leave my firearm back home in North Carolina. During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Fort Washington was fought at the site of the park. The area remained sparsely populated during the 19th century, but by the turn of the 20th century, it was the location of large country estates. Beginning in 1917, philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., bought up the "Tryon Hall" estate of Chicago industrialist C. K. G. Billings and several others to create Fort Tryon Park. He engaged the Olmsted Brothers firm to design the park and hired James W. Dawson to create the planting plan. Rockefeller gave the land to the city in 1931, after two prior attempts to do so were unsuccessful, and the park was completed in 1935. Rockefeller also bought sculptor George Gray Barnard's collection of medieval art and gave it to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which from 1935 to 1939 built the Cloisters in Fort Tryon Park to house the collection. [Review 15652 overall - 249 in New York - 1156 of 2021.]
I love this park. It's seriously nicer than Central Park. Love the views across the Hudson River, the views of the rest of Manhattan from the top of the Fort, the architecture, the flower gardens, the Cloistures, all the stone work, etc. And then there's the lack of crowds compared to Central Park. And the fact that we always get free parking when we come here early on weekdays. Great urban oasis.
Nice little park to walk around near cloisters. This was my first time this fall - and the foliage coupled with views of the Hudson River was stunning. I've been to the cloister museum before many times but never made the walk in the Fort Tryon Park. I suspect this will be the usual walking spot going forward after visiting the museum. I did the entire loop and took so many wonderful pictures - I love building new memories in this great city of ours.
A favorite park of mine just to hang out and look around. Fort Tryon Park is one of the most beautiful parks and there's lots to do here. It has the Cloisters if you're into museums. Children can play on a great playground, and there's a big area for dogs. There's lots to see or just relax. Everyone can find something of interest. In the park the most popular thing is the Cloisters, a smaller branch of the Met. This has a lot of interesting art and there's always some kind of event going on. A lot of reasons why this is such a good park have to do with its natural beauty. There's great views of the Hudson River. All kinds of bicycle and hiking trails are here. This is a good place for getting exercise or just being lazy. It doesn't get many tourists because it's far away. It's along the A Train and there's a stop outside the park. This is also close to the George Washington Bridge so you can easily get here from there.
What a beautiful park located in Washington Heights, NY, Just steps outside of the hustle & bustle is this surprising nestled park located along the Hudson River. So quiet, peaceful and beautiful. I didn't have time to go through the entire park but every aspect of it made me feel calm and chill which is much needed right now in 2020. I've been to New York many times and had no idea about this place. Now that I do know, it will be one of my first stops when I go back. Great place for exercising, wanting to relax and meditate or maybe even having a picnic. You must visit this area of New York City.
Very pretty park. Hilly, but the hills are gradual, not too steep. There are steps if you'd like to take them, but lots of sloping paths to get around them. Near the cloisters, reviewed separately. Pretty garden space called the Billings Lawn. I went here to see the Billings Arcade, remnants of a grand mansion that used to reside here (just under the lawn). Pretty views of the river. Lots of places to rest, sit, reflect. Nice urban oasis, especially as part of a day at the Cloisters!
This is a beautiful park in the north of Manhattan. It has an incredible view of the Hudson River and the GWB bridge and it has a lot of gardens with beautiful flowers and trees. You will be able to see a lot of variety of birds, and other animals in the park.
Our friends took us to this park, which was not too far from their place in Riverdale....what a find !!! This is a beautiful park with lots of flowers, trees, benches and vistas. Free parking. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. began acquiring private parcels in 1917 as part of his vision of developing a beautiful park with majestic views of the Hudson River and Palisades for the public. Rockefeller gifted the land to the City of New York in 1931, and construction began soon after. The park is about 70 acres in area. Decades after its creation, park goers can run or walk on the park's 8 miles of pathways, play on the lawns, and enjoy the city's largest garden with unrestricted public access, the Heather Garden. We saw tons of nice flower beds and blooming plants. Fort Tryon Park is home to the Cloisters (separate Yelp review), a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that houses nearly 5,000 medieval works in a building comprised of several structures from Europe. Fort Tryon Park is home to Manhattan's largest dog run, complete with a gazebo for dog owners to sit and socialize, as well as two playgrounds, volleyball courts, and built-in ping pong tables. The pristine views of the Hudson River make the park the perfect setting for exploring, meandering strolls, and picnics. The George Washington bridge can be seen from one of the vintage points. If you are in the area, check it out...it's located on the northern part of Manhattan close to the border with the Bronx on the NW corner of the island. read more
A wonderful community park serving the neighborhood. Lots of places of sit and I see people assembling to play games and have food. The children's playground with water feature is especially impressive. Please come and create your own adventure. read more
5 months ago
Came back on a sunny fall day & it was beautiful. Got to see colorful foliage, stunning views & a chance to visit the Cloister museum. There are free parking spots available- not a lot, but it can be accessed via the 7 bus or the A train. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Great walk on a great day. Very diverse crowd which is good for people watching while walking. Great weather today. Definitely worked up a sweat. Walked from 130th and Bennett to the kiddie park and back. read more
1 year ago
On a mini adventure to visit the cloisters, my friend and I spent some time in this park and were amazed at how serene it felt. The day we came it was actually drizzling on the way and turned into a full heavy downpour while we were inside the cloisters. However with the rain, calmness of the park, and sense of escaping the city we wandered around the park and walked around. This is a rare gem in the city that gives you a sense of almost full escape from the city noise and traffic. I didn't think parks like this really existed in the city as they're mostly all urban/semi-urban but this one was a great surprise. I read more
This is a beautiful park and well worth visiting. You can see a lovely view of the Hudson River and enjoy flowers in the Spring or changing colors in the Fall. Walk, jog, or just enjoy. Also visit the Cloisters while you are in the area! read more
5 years ago
If I lived in the area like my twin sister does, why would I even go to Central Park when Fort Tryon Park is right here in Washington Heights? After our Brunch rendezvous with my friends, enjoying a gorgeous, no-humidity Sunday afternoon, had to be in the works. Plus hubs and I have been exploring different parks, paths and trails. I'm not getting into lengthy descriptions on who built the park- but I must say, Fort Tryon Park takes nature seriously. The entrance alone welcomes you to beautifully designed gardens, paths that lead to even more paths, benches and of course, plenty of space for a picnic. The further you walk, the more inclines you'll hit leading you to stone walls that give you breathtaking views from this side of NYC to the Fordham section of The Bronx. And guess what? It's FREE to roam here! I didn't know that. But I get it....there's no lake like in Central Park but Fort Tryon has plenty for you to do and sight-see. This isn't in my backyard, but the next time we're in Washington Heights, I see ourselves returning- even in the winter for a refreshing walk. read more
Located in the Hudson heights and Inwood neighborhoods of north Manhattan, this large park extends from 192nd Street in the south to Riverside Drive in the north. The main entrance is at the intersection of Fort Washington Avenue and Cabrini Blvd. The park is a pretty solid workout of stairs and inclines to get from the entrance to the Cloisters at the peak. Along the way, beautiful landscaping and great views of this part of Manhattan. I felt safe enough walking through the park but your experience may be different. I certainly wouldn't go through here after dark, especially since I have to leave my firearm back home in North Carolina. During the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Fort Washington was fought at the site of the park. The area remained sparsely populated during the 19th century, but by the turn of the 20th century, it was the location of large country estates. Beginning in 1917, philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., bought up the "Tryon Hall" estate of Chicago industrialist C. K. G. Billings and several others to create Fort Tryon Park. He engaged the Olmsted Brothers firm to design the park and hired James W. Dawson to create the planting plan. Rockefeller gave the land to the city in 1931, after two prior attempts to do so were unsuccessful, and the park was completed in 1935. Rockefeller also bought sculptor George Gray Barnard's collection of medieval art and gave it to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which from 1935 to 1939 built the Cloisters in Fort Tryon Park to house the collection. [Review 15652 overall - 249 in New York - 1156 of 2021.] read more
I love this park. It's seriously nicer than Central Park. Love the views across the Hudson River, the views of the rest of Manhattan from the top of the Fort, the architecture, the flower gardens, the Cloistures, all the stone work, etc. And then there's the lack of crowds compared to Central Park. And the fact that we always get free parking when we come here early on weekdays. Great urban oasis. read more
Nice little park to walk around near cloisters. This was my first time this fall - and the foliage coupled with views of the Hudson River was stunning. I've been to the cloister museum before many times but never made the walk in the Fort Tryon Park. I suspect this will be the usual walking spot going forward after visiting the museum. I did the entire loop and took so many wonderful pictures - I love building new memories in this great city of ours. read more
A favorite park of mine just to hang out and look around. Fort Tryon Park is one of the most beautiful parks and there's lots to do here. It has the Cloisters if you're into museums. Children can play on a great playground, and there's a big area for dogs. There's lots to see or just relax. Everyone can find something of interest. In the park the most popular thing is the Cloisters, a smaller branch of the Met. This has a lot of interesting art and there's always some kind of event going on. A lot of reasons why this is such a good park have to do with its natural beauty. There's great views of the Hudson River. All kinds of bicycle and hiking trails are here. This is a good place for getting exercise or just being lazy. It doesn't get many tourists because it's far away. It's along the A Train and there's a stop outside the park. This is also close to the George Washington Bridge so you can easily get here from there. read more
6 years ago
What a beautiful park located in Washington Heights, NY, Just steps outside of the hustle & bustle is this surprising nestled park located along the Hudson River. So quiet, peaceful and beautiful. I didn't have time to go through the entire park but every aspect of it made me feel calm and chill which is much needed right now in 2020. I've been to New York many times and had no idea about this place. Now that I do know, it will be one of my first stops when I go back. Great place for exercising, wanting to relax and meditate or maybe even having a picnic. You must visit this area of New York City. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Great views that overlook the Hudson with plenty of fall colors. The museum was an interesting bonus I discovered while walking. read more
Very pretty park. Hilly, but the hills are gradual, not too steep. There are steps if you'd like to take them, but lots of sloping paths to get around them. Near the cloisters, reviewed separately. Pretty garden space called the Billings Lawn. I went here to see the Billings Arcade, remnants of a grand mansion that used to reside here (just under the lawn). Pretty views of the river. Lots of places to rest, sit, reflect. Nice urban oasis, especially as part of a day at the Cloisters! read more
4 years ago
This is a beautiful park in the north of Manhattan. It has an incredible view of the Hudson River and the GWB bridge and it has a lot of gardens with beautiful flowers and trees. You will be able to see a lot of variety of birds, and other animals in the park. read more
Beautiful public park with some free parking available. I got a little lost in the park so maybe go with someone who is good with directions. There are a lot of beautiful and different areas to see. There were people walking and jogging and playing with families in different areas of the park. Stunning views of the river as well. Enjoy! read more
Oh sure, there are other parks on the island you will see before this one - Washington Square, Bryant, Madison Square, Hudson River, and oh yeah, Central - unless you actually live in the northern tip of Manhattan. I don't, but I know it's up there and well worth visiting even if you're not going to the Cloisters (review: http://bit.ly/2Q7lDNV). But let's face it, you're here because of the Cloisters because that long A-train ride isn't something you can take for granted on vacation. The park that surrounds it is 67 acres of bucolic serenity with eight miles of walking paths. The best of those trails overlook the Hudson River and the untouched greenery of New Jersey on the opposite shore. Yes, I said New Jersey. It's untouched because John D. Rockefeller, Jr. deemed it so. You can thank him. RELATED - Looking for other sights to see in New York? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: bit.ly/2yBy4dj read more
8 years ago
Great park on the northern end of manhattan next to the Hudson River. Park is about 15 stories up from the remaining streets to the East affording great views into inwood and the south Bronx. The west side is scenic views of the Hudson from the George Washington bridge up the palisades. Nice trails, playground's, the cloisters museum, and the leaf cafe read more
4 years ago
Stunning! Might be my favorite park in the City. Lots of hills and stairs so just a heads up if you want to go there. Dog park is also excellent! Split up into a large and a small dog side! My dog had a ton of fun with a nice amount of other small dog friends. If you haven't been here than I say you should definitely go! read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
This is a beautiful park. We came for a friend's impromptu nuptials. The ceremony was beautiful and the park provided the perfect backdrop. Other park visitors were enjoying our event, taking pix and recording the monumental occasion. We took pictures with the Hudson River and Jersey Skyline in the distance. This was the first time we ever visited this park which is funny, considering I work five minutes away at Columbia University. The lawn is well-manicured and they maintain it well. It's a clean park with plenty of places to walk, sit, read and just enjoy the outdoors. I definitely want to visit again. read more
5 years ago
This park is one best places you would want to visit if your coming to the Upper West side of Manhattan. Theirs so much to do in this park that you will not run out of options. I been coming to this park for over 20 years and i must tell you is one of those parks were the more you come to the more you want to visit. Right before you enter this park from the main entrance in Fort Washington, Their is the A train station and their is also the Cabrini park. The park has basketball courts and a kids playground. theirs even a section for people that do yoga and calisthenics. Theirs always a hot dog stand and a ice cream truck by it. One of the best things of coming to this park is the view of NYC it has one of the best views you can get. A great vantage point is Linden Terrace, which features trees and shady benches, and near the Cloisters you'll find an amazing Hudson River overlook with unobstructed views of the Palisades. If your a photographer you can come to this place and wonder threw the beautiful flowers you will find in this historically park. You will find over 250 different varieties of plants, shrubs and trees, each makes you feel as if you've been transported to another country and time. Many models come to this place to take great photography. I have a few friends that come to this place to take pictures by the amazingly shaped trees. This park has it all you can attend many activities for free! why pay for them? yoga, martial arts and dance classes, there are a few big annual festivals that are worth the trek, like the Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington. This is clearly the best park to come with your family if your looking to have a great family fun day. Right in the heart of this gigantic park there is a Museum called the Cloisters Museum and Gardens. A must see for kids obsessed with knights, unicorns or princesses. The building itself resembles a castle and was constructed from pieces that date from the 12th through 15th centuries, and it is lots of fun to explore. As you continue your long walks in this park im pretty sure you will need a bite. Theirs a restaurant called Coffeed located in the park a short walk from the Cloisters. As you continue walking this great park with awesome atraction points you will bump into a dog run. I usally take my dogs their for a run once every week i can tell you this they love it. Every one in their has great dogs and are trained proper. People respect the park and clean after their dogs. This park continues down and it finishes in Dyckman 200 street this is honestly one of the biggest parks i have been into beside central park that i will soon do a review on. read more
A small quaint but quiet place for one to ponder thoughts and distress the daily grind of life's daily deal. Recent visit with a fellow good friend/ spoken word artist to share the joy of watching the sunset at dusk. A quiet walk on trail of Fort Tryon Park to dispel negative energy and decompose one's stress generates a sane mind to conquer what lies ahead. I highly recommend a visit on non-Renassiance Faire day where the park is at its best, where Sakura Matsuri is at full bloom, where the park is at peace without all the hussle and bussle of the activities of the Renassiance Faire. Views are visible to the Bronx and Westchester beyond on the Hudson River for a clear day. Delightfully sweet. read more
Me:"I wanna go to fort tryon park the next time I come" friend whose lived here for over ten years: "where's that?" Me: "you know, in Washington heights? Where you used to live??" My point? Yea, I guess a lot of people don't know about this totally gorgeous park. Its named after the last british governor before new york finally became part of the u.s. but beautiful beautiful views of the hudson, palisades, george Washington bridge, and Washington heights. The museum "the cloisters" is in the middle. Be warned, it sits on a cliff sort of high up over looking the hudson so wear good walking shoes. There's tons of flowers and birds (chirping-I think thats all I heard). Meandering trails wind around and down towards the river. Its easyto get to, just take the A train to either 190th and then take elevator waaaay up to the top, or get out at the next stop at dyckman. (Closer to cloisters, but no elevator and the walk up is steep!!) Beautiful park-- one of my fav things in the city so far! ! read more
5 years ago
Best park on the upper upper West side aka Washington/Hamilton Heights. You always see beautiful flowers here, enough space to ride your bike and feel like you're not even in the city, you get to see NJ from up top, and there's great spaces for music videos. It's an awesome place and I go frequently! read more
5 years ago
I think it's the 2nd best park in NYC. My #1 is Central Park, but this is another gem that a lot of people don't know about. read more
6 years ago
One of the best parks in NYC. And we are fortunate to live close to it. Paths are challenging , but the scenery is stunning. Very few tourists , mostly locals , and I pray we keep it that way read more
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