• Wetland Wednesdays

    Wetland Wednesdays

    Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience in nature conservation in our wetlands. We'll primarily focus on eradicating invasive plant species that threaten the health and diversity of our native ecosystem. Invasive species often outcompete native plants for resources and can alter habitats, making them less suitable for the species originally inhabiting the area. Your...

  • Youth Run Farm Stand

    Youth Run Farm Stand

    We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back! Wednesdays 2-7pm from July 12 to October 25 Train Park (Gale Place and Orloff Avenue) We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit.

  • Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    August 25th event has been canceled due to rainy weather. Help preserve the beautiful 640 acres of urban woodland in Van Cortlandt Park through our Forest Fridays initiative! As part of the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, community members can actively participate in maintaining the health of the Bronx's forested landscape. Join us every Friday to...

  • Volunteer Improving Wetlands

    Volunteer Improving Wetlandts

    Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience in nature conservation. We'll primarily focus on eradicating invasive plant species that threaten the health and diversity of our native ecosystem. We will be thinning out phragmites to prepare a site for a fall planting. Invasive species often outcompete native plants for resources and can alter habitats, making...

  • Trail Work Wednesdays

    Trail Work Wednesdays

      Please Note! On Wednesday 12/6 will be meeting at the southern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House. Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in...

  • Starlight Cinema

    Starlight Cinema

    Due to high winds, Star Wars has been canceled.   Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present: Starlight Cinema: Outer Space!  Sponsored by Horace Mann School & Optimum...

  • Woodlawn Family Fun Day

    Postponed Due to Weather! Special thank you to our partners: - NYC Parks - Women of Woodlawn - Woodlawn Taxpayers Association - Council Member Eric Dinowitz - NYC DOT  

  • Tree Planting Volunteer Event

    Join us for a Tree Planting Event in the Northeast Forest in Van Cortlandt Park as a part of City of Forest Day! We invite you to roll up your...

  • Hike-toberfest 2023

    Support the Park! Hike-then-sip at VCPA’s Annual Hike-toberfest! Hike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration, complete with local beer, German food, live music, lawn games, and more. Advance...

  • Howl-o-ween Pup Parade

    Bring your pup-kin to our Dog Parade & Costume Contest! Proceeds go towards volunteer efforts in the three dog runs of Van Barklandt Pawk! Brought to you by the board of Van Cortlandt Park Alliance! Check in at Canine Court in Van Cortlandt Park. Costume Contest Entry Fee: $20 through October 27th $25 onsite* Handlers...

  • Honoring Our African Ancestors at Van Cortlandt Park

    NEW DATE! Third times the charm! Batá Drummers will dedicate an Oro for Égun ceremony at the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park. Master Batá Drummer Anthony Carrillo, Awo Juan Usera, and Awo Xavier Rivera will play the sacred Batá drums and dedicate an Oro for Égun ceremony to the ancestors...