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.
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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.
Northeast Forest Restoration
Woodlawn Playground Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave., Bronx, NYVolunteers needed to join VCPA and the Natural Areas Conservancy as we continue to work together to restore 2 acres in the Northeast Woods. RSVP required.
Barefoot Dancing
Kick off your shoes and dance on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. Free Bachata and Merengue dance instruction and live music by Edwin Ferreras and Edwina Chavez
Forest Care Day
Woodlawn Playground Van Cortlandt Park East and Oneida Ave., Bronx, NYAlongside our partners at the Natural Areas Conservancy, we are restoring 2 acres of forest and we would love your help!
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.
Birdwalks with Audubon NYC
Explore Van Cortlandt Park's ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. RSVP Required.
261st Street Garden Maintenance Day
Alongside our partners at the Riverdale Main Streets Association we will be maintaining the garden and open field within the park at 261st Street and Broadway.
Family Fun Hikes: Beautiful Fall!
Family Fun Hikes in Van Cortlandt Park. For 2 to 6 year olds and their adult(s). Led by a Van Cortlandt Park Alliance educator!