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Put on your hiking boots and explore NYC’s hidden gems! Join our Urban Park Rangers as we discover lakes, forests, streams, and hundreds of miles of nature trails.
Urban Park Rangers: Hiking Events
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Doggie Day Hike
at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Take a stroll through the forest with your four legged friend on this dog-friendly hike. Dogs are required to be on-leash.
Free!
Greenbelt Hike (Vigorous)
at Forest Hill Road and Alaska Place (in LaTourette Park & Golf Course), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Urban Park Rangers will lead hikers through some of the hidden gems of the Greenbelt on a lengthy journey through the park’s diverse forests and ecosystems.
Free!
Staten Island Nature Spotlight: Pond Habitats
at Parking Lot (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Lakes and ponds are thriving habitats to various species of birds, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians and plants.
Free!
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Friday, November 29, 2024
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: Prospect Park
at Parkside Avenue and South Lake Drive (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
On this Friday, work off your Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the great outdoors. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike!
Free!
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: The Alley Giant
at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park)
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
On this Friday, work off your Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the great outdoors. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike!
Free!
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: Wolfe's Pond to Acme Pond
at Entrance - Cornelia Avenue and Chester Avenue (in Wolfe's Pond Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
On this Friday, work off your Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the great outdoors. This loop hike is roughly 4 miles roundtrip through woodland paths and uphill/downhill inclines.
Free!
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: Cass Gallagher Trail
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
On this Friday, work off your Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the great outdoors. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike!
Free!
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: Northern Manhattan Parks Super Hike
at West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On this Friday, work off your Thanksgiving feast while enjoying the great outdoors. This hike will take you through the hills Inwood Hill and Fort Tryon and Parks.
Free!
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Native American Heritage Month: The Siwanoy
at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Hike with the Urban Park Rangers along the SiwanoyTrail and learn about the Siwanoy’s history and way of life.
Free!
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Highbridge Highlights Hike
at McNally Plaza (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers on a super hike of Highbridge Park to discuss ecology and history while taking in the views of the East River.
Free!
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Winter Solstice Ornaments
at Austin J. McDonald Playground, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Winter is here! Join the Rangers in celebration of the shortest day of the year and the slow approach of spring. Create celestial ornaments to commemorate the solstice.
Free!
Winter Solstice Campfire and Storytelling
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Learn the essentials of starting and maintaining a campfire and afterwards enjoy s’mores around the fire to celebrate the end of the celestial year
Free!
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Ugly Holiday Sweater Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center - Hike Start Point (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Get festive with the Urban Park Rangers sporting your BEST ugly holiday sweaters for a hike through the Greenbelt.
Free!
Friday, December 27, 2024
Sensory Perception Hike for Kids
at Picnic House (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Experience the different ways to connect to the park using our senses. Learn about the importance of greenspaces and adventure therapy.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
New Year's Day Hike
at Entrance - Staten Island Boulevard and Ocean Terrace (in Deere Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Start the new year off right on this healthy and scenic hike of Deere Park.
Free!
New Year's Day Super Hike
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
If your New Year’s resolution is to get healthy, join the Urban Park Rangers on a lengthy hike.
Free!
New Year's Day Super Hike
at Parkside Avenue and South Lake Drive (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
If your New Year’s resolution is to get healthy, join the Urban Park Rangers on a lengthy hike.
Free!
New Year's Day Super Hike
at Entrance - West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
If your New Year’s resolution is to get healthy, join the Urban Park Rangers on a lengthy hike.
Free!
New Year's Day Hike
at Alley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park)
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
If your New Year’s resolution is to get healthy, join the Urban Park Rangers on a lengthy hike.
Free!
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