• Monday Afternoon Clean Ups

    Monday Afternoon Clean Ups

    Nice weekends bring lots of visitors to the park. Lots of visitors make a mess! Volunteers are needed to help park staff tidy up. Help Van Cortlandt Park staff clean up after weekend picnicking. We provide gloves and materials to help keep this park in tip-top shape. You provide can-do spirit and sturdy shoes for...

  • Woodlawn Restoration Wednesdays

    Woodlawn Restoration Wednesdays

    Join us in the Northeast Woods to combat invasive species and prepare for fall planting. Meet us at Woodlawn Playground by the handball courts at 9 AM for a rewarding morning of ecological restoration. Event Highlights: Date: Every Wednesday in August and September. Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Meeting Location: Woodlawn Playground by the...

  • Starlight Cinema: The Princess Bride

    Starlight Cinema: Enchanted Forest

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Horace Mann School Present: Starlight Cinema: Enchanted Forest Featuring: The Princess Bride (1987) FREE! Movies in the Park FREE! Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground 6:45-ish • Movies Begin at Last Light 5:30 PM • Music of 1987 5:30 PM • Movie-themed Crafts  

  • 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 & Compost Site Description: Join us for a planting event in the Northwest Forest. These activities are crucial in preserving the health and biodiversity of...

  • 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 to 18 of all abilities. Every finisher will receive a New Balance souvenir. Hosted by VCPA supporter, New York Road Runners.

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • City of Forest Week Planting Event

    Join us for an important planting event in the Northeast Forest as we work to preserve the health and biodiversity of our forest. Activities Include: Invasive Species Removal: Help us...

  • Garden Cover Crop Community Workshop with NYRP

    Learn how to prepare garden beds for the winter with cover crop! Join New York Restoration Project’s Urban Agriculture Team to learn all about the process and benefits of covering your...

  • Halloween: Wags to Witches

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Van Cortlandt House Museum invite you to a FREE fang-tastic afternoon of family and doggy fun. Get ready for creepy crafts, face painting, spine-chilling stories...