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  • A green sign with white words: Hester & Piero's Mill Pond with the Parks leaf logo in front of a body of water with trees in the background.

    Pathways to the Past: Enslaved African Legacy Tour

    Join VCPA's Arts Integration Strategist, Ashley Hart Adams, on a guided walk that will enlighten participants on the true history that shaped Van Cortlandt Park. For approximately 200 years, the...

  • A young women caring for flowers in a garden bed.
    Summer Garden Tune-Up Tuesdays

    Garden Tune-Up Tuesdays

    Turnip to volunteer! At the VCPA Educational Garden & Compost Site, we are open and enjoying our rebuilt space while maintaining our plants and produce. Volunteers will learn how to...

  • A young man holding a potted tree in one hand and holding up a shovel with the other hand with a big smile outside.

    Tree Planting for Climate Week

    🌳 What: Tree Planting for Climate Week in the Northwest Forest 📅 When: Saturday, September 28th ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Where: Van Cortlandt Park - Garden...

  • Three young people running outside with fans cheering them on.

    Rising NYRR at the Cross Country Course #1

    Kids of all ages and abilities can experience the joys of cross country running in Van Cortlandt Park! Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2...

  • People in waders in a wetland
    Wetland Wednesdays

    Wetland Wednesdays

    Each Wednesday, we’ll focus on different tasks depending on the season—such as phragmites cutting, water chestnut removal, and other vital restoration activities. Our efforts help maintain the health and biodiversity...

  • A cute drawing of a scarecrow with the title Super Seedlings.
    Super Seedlings

    Super Seedlings

    Super Seedlings is a FREE, drop-in gardening program for kids ages 2-7 and their caregivers. Each session will have a fun seasonal theme to explore, nature crafts, garden produce to harvest,...

  • Young children running with smiles across a grassy field.

    Rising NYRR at the Cross Country Course #2

    Kids of all ages and abilities can experience the joys of cross country running in Van Cortlandt Park! Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to...

  • An image with a dark green background with waves of light green, white and orange with two beer mugs clinking together and text about Hike-toberfest on October 19, 2024 in Van Cortlandt park

    Hike-toberfest 2024

    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. Tickets...