Fort Tryon Park

Fort Tryon Park is an urban park in Washington Heights spanning about 67 acres along the Hudson River, with meadows, woodlands, and walking paths. The grounds include a Heather Garden with hundreds of plant varieties, playground areas, and sports facilities throughout.

The land became a battleground in 1776 during the American Revolution when American and Hessian troops clashed here. This battle was a significant moment in the city's early fight for independence.

The Cloisters museum has been part of the park since 1938, displaying medieval European art and sculpture in reconstructed rooms and courtyards. Visitors walk through stone arcades and see how these spaces recreate the feeling of historic monasteries and religious centers.

The park is accessible by subway and features well-maintained paths that are easy to walk through at a comfortable pace. Visitors will find restrooms, benches, and shaded areas scattered throughout for breaks and rest.

The park sits on Manhattan schist rock formations that display features left behind by the last ice age, visible in the exposed stone and elevation changes. The high vantage points offer sweeping views across both the Hudson and Harlem Rivers, revealing why this location held military importance centuries ago.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1935

Architects: Olmsted Brothers

Operator: New York City Department of Parks and Recreation

Website: http://nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/park_info_pages/park_info.php?propID=M029

GPS coordinates: 40.86083,-73.93250

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:02