• Woodlawn Beautification Day

    Volunteers needed to care for and beautify the wildflower patch and area around Woodlawn Playground in Van Cortlandt Park. Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we continue to beautify the area around Woodlawn Playground.  Projects will include removing non-native invasive plants, planting native species and general clean-up around the playground and...

  • Northwest Corner Care

    Show the Northwest Corner of Van Cortlandt Park some TLC ! Volunteers needed to help us beautify the 261st Street section of VCP. We will move towards the City Line as time allows. Gloves and tools provided. Special thank you to our good friends at Riverdale Main Streets Alliance for their ongoing dedication to this...

  • Juneteenth Celebration

    Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble invite you to an evening celebration of Juneteenth at the Van Cortlandt House Museum. The program will begin on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum with performances, including music and spoken word. Then join us for a procession with drums to the Enslaved African Burial...

  • KRVC: Music in the Park

    Kingsbridge Riverdale Van Cortlandt Development Corporation presents: Music in the Park: Morrisania Band Project Featuring: Elissa Carmona (vocals), Kevin Belle (keyboard), Gregory Daffin (bass guitar/vocals) and Warren Moddie (drums/vocals) This FREE event will be held on the grounds of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. BYOB: Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic. For more information, visit...

  • Water Chestnut Wednesdays

    Water Chestnut Wednesdays

    In July. join us every Wednesday morning for Water Chestnut Wednesday! Your help is crucial in removing water chestnuts from the lake, an invasive species that poses a significant threat...

  • You Are What You Eat Workshop

    What does food mean to you? Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and explore your relationship with food through creative collage! What does food mean to you? How does food relate to your identity? Does it connect you to family, friends, or heritage? How does eating certain foods make you feel? In this all-ages free workshop,...

  • Youth Run Farm Stand

    Youth Run Farm Stand

    We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce and local goodies at affordable prices back! Wednesdays 2-7pm from July 10 to October 30 Gale...

  • Forest Fridays

    Forest Fridays

    🌳 What: Forest Restoration in the Northwest Forest 📅 When: Fridays, July 12th, 19th, and 26th ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Where: Van Cortlandt Park - Garden...

  • CANCELED- City of Water Day: Water Chestnut Removal

    Due to the forecast of thunderstorms tomorrow morning. VCPA is canceling our City of Water Day: Water Chestnut Removal event.  Stay safe and we hope to see you at a future event in Van Cortlandt Park. City of Water Day is a region-wide day of free, family-friendly events on or near the water! City of...