21 in ’21
Hike or Run 21 miles in VCP anytime during 2021, post on social media from the park, and wear your Finisher’s Patch with pride. Register by October 1st to participate.
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Calendar of Events
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Beautify the Park Days
Beautify the Park Days
Join 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.
2 events,
After Holiday Weekend Clean Ups
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.
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
4 events,
Birdwalks with NYC Audubon
Birdwalks with NYC Audubon
VCPA and New York City Audubon invite you to join us for weekly birdwalks this spring. Each walk will be lead by a NYC Audubon guide.
Let’s Talk About Slavery in VCP
Let’s Talk About Slavery in VCP
Join us for an in-person tour of the history of slavery in Van Cortlandt Park. Educator and subject expert Cheyney McKnight will lead the tour.
Let’s Talk About Slavery in VCP
Let’s Talk About Slavery in VCP
Join us for an in-person tour of the history of slavery in Van Cortlandt Park. Educator and subject expert Cheyney McKnight will lead the tour.
1 event,
2 events,
Beautify the Park Days
Beautify the Park Days
Join 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.
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
Birdwalks with NYC Audubon
Birdwalks with NYC Audubon
VCPA and New York City Audubon invite you to join us for weekly birdwalks this spring. Each walk will be lead by a NYC Audubon guide.
1 event,
2 events,
Beautify the Park Days
Beautify the Park Days
Join 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.
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
4 events,
Birdwalks with NYC Audubon
Birdwalks with NYC Audubon
VCPA and New York City Audubon invite you to join us for weekly birdwalks this spring. Each walk will be lead by a NYC Audubon guide.
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Juneteenth Ceremony
Juneteenth Ceremony
On Juneteenth, in gratitude for the sacrifice of the African Ancestors who built what is now Van Cortlandt Park, the African Burial Ground in the park will be consecrated.
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Family Fun Hike
Family Fun Hike
Father's Day Weekend Hike! Grab your magnifying glass and hiking shoes as we venture out for a fun-filled bug hunt with dad in Woodlawn! Get your tickets now.
1 event,
2 events,
Beautify the Park Days
Beautify the Park Days
Join 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.
2 events,
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Let’s Talk About Slavery in VCP – Virtual
Let’s Talk About Slavery in VCP – Virtual
Join us for a virtual presentation of the history of slavery in Van Cortlandt Park. Educator and subject expert Cheyney McKnight will lead the presentation.
1 event,
2 events,
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Lawn Party!
Lawn Party!
Honoring Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, Commissioner, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation with the Betty Campbell-Adams Park Hero Award. Featuring: Mingling in the Park! Goats! Lawn Games!
1 event,
2 events,
Birdwalks with NYC Audubon
Birdwalks with NYC Audubon
VCPA and New York City Audubon invite you to join us for weekly birdwalks this spring. Each walk will be lead by a NYC Audubon guide.
2 events,
Let’s Talk About Slavery in VCP
Let’s Talk About Slavery in VCP
Join us for an in-person tour of the history of slavery in Van Cortlandt Park. Educator and subject expert Cheyney McKnight will lead the tour.
2 events,
Beautify the Park Days
Beautify the Park Days
Join 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.