Fort Tryon Park

Highlights

Anne Loftus Playground

What was here before? Early Dutch settlers referred to this forested, high ground as “Lang Bergh” or Long Hill. The Weckquaesgeek lived in the area… Read More

Heather Garden

After John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (1874–1960) began acquiring parcels of land for what would become Fort Tryon Park, he employed the Olmsted Brothers architectural firm… Read More

Jacob K. Javits Playground

This playground is named after admired New York politician Jacob Koppel Javits (1904-1986). Jacob K. Javits Playground is bounded by Margaret Corbin Circle and Fort… Read More

Margaret Corbin Circle

Margaret Corbin (1751–1800Α), for whom Fort Tryon Park’s drive and entrance are named, took control of her fallen husband John’s cannon and fought… Read More

The Cloisters

The Cloisters, a replica of a medieval monastery, rises from the towering cliffs of Fort Tryon Park in the Washington Heights section of northern Manhattan. A designated… Read More