Muscota Marsh

Muscota Marsh is a public wetland park in Inwood covering roughly one acre with freshwater and salt marsh environments side by side. The water areas border Spuyten Duyvil Creek where it meets the Harlem River.

Columbia University created this park in 2014 as part of a development agreement in the neighborhood. The design was carried out by James Corner Field Operations.

The name comes from the Lenape language meaning 'place of rushes', reflecting the indigenous connection to this landscape. Today you can see reed beds and water plants that bring this ancient naming tradition to life.

The park has walking paths, benches, educational signs, and a dock for kayaking and canoeing activities on the water. The ground can become muddy after rain, so waterproof shoes are helpful when visiting.

The park acts as a natural water filter that cleans stormwater runoff before it reaches the river system. This eco-engineering feature helps protect water quality in the larger waterway.

Location: Manhattan

GPS coordinates: 40.87330,-73.91840

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:58