Family Fun Hike
Father's Day Weekend Hike! Grab your magnifying glass and hiking shoes as we venture out for a fun-filled bug hunt with dad in Woodlawn! Get your tickets now.
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Let’s Talk About Slavery in VCP – Virtual
Join us for a virtual presentation of the history of slavery in Van Cortlandt Park. Educator and subject expert Cheyney McKnight will lead the presentation.
Lawn Party!
Honoring Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, Commissioner, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation with the Betty Campbell-Adams Park Hero Award. Featuring: Mingling in the Park! Goats! Lawn Games!
Birdwalks with NYC Audubon
Van Cortlandt Nature Center Enter the Park at Broadway and W. 246th, BronxVCPA and New York City Audubon invite you to join us for weekly birdwalks this spring. Each walk will be lead by a NYC Audubon guide.
Let’s Talk About Slavery in VCP
Join us for an in-person tour of the history of slavery in Van Cortlandt Park. Educator and subject expert Cheyney McKnight will lead the tour.
After Holiday Weekend Clean Ups
Help us clean up the park after two major weekends- Memorial Day and July 4th! Join us on Tuesday June 1st and Tuesday July 6th to give VCP some much needed TLC.
Beautify the Park Days
Van Cortlandt Park Golf House 115 Van Cortlandt Park West, Bronx, NY, United StatesJoin VCPA on Monday mornings from May 3 to June 28, except for May 31, as we clean up the park. VCPA will provide all work tools and supplies. Sponsored by BCEQ.
Water Chestnut Removal
Van Cortlandt Park Golf House 115 Van Cortlandt Park West, Bronx, NY, United StatesHelp us remove Water Chestnut from the Mill Pond as we finish up our last few days of the season. No pre-registration required. Bring plenty of water, a hat and an extra pair of socks.
Trail Maintenance Training
Woodlawn Playground Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave., Bronx, NYLearn the basics of trail navigation & maintenance during this walk in the Northeast Forest with VCPA and the Natural Areas Conservancy. RSVP Required.
Trail Work Wednesdays
VCPA and volunteers will be working on maintenance of the XC trail and other nature trails in the northern end of the park.
Trail Work Wednesdays
VCPA and volunteers will be working on maintenance of the XC trail and other nature trails in the northern end of the park.
Youth Run Farmstand
Get locally grown produce at affordable prices at our weekly Youth Run Farm Stand. Located in the Train Park at Orloff Ave. and Gale Place.