Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy
The Official Website of Van Cortlandt Park
Van Cortlandt Park, 1,146 acres covering ridges and valleys of the Northwest Bronx, is New York City's fourth largest park. Athletic fields and playgrounds are scattered about the park's edges, surrounding a verdant forest fed by Tibbetts Brook. Van Cortlandt was established as a park in 1888 and is home to the country's first public golf course, the oldest house in the Bronx, and the borough's largest freshwater lake.
In 2009, a group of devoted supporters founded the Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy, a new non–profit group dedicated to the stewardship of this unique urban oasis. The Conservancy's mission is to sustain and enhance the park as a vibrant destination for recreation, leisure and the enjoyment of natural landscapes.
This Season in the Park
PARK EVENTS
2012 Bird-A-Thon
Saturday May 19, 6am - 7pm
The Bird-A-Thon is back! We are excited to see you all at the Van Cortlandt Golf House. All ages and experience levels are welcome and birding experts will be on site to help out with identifying the many beautiful species that grace the park. Participants with the most bird species sighted or the most funds raised will win outdoor gear from Patagonia. Get your binoculars ready for this fun filled day in the great outdoors!
Enrollment form | Event page
Weekly Bird Walks
Every Saturday, 8am
Saturday morning Bird Walks in Van Cortlandt Park are truly a treat for nature lovers of all ages and abilities. Led by NYC Audubon experts and Urban Park Rangers, catch a glimpse of the beautiful avian species that make Van Cortlandt Park their home or a rest stop. Meet at the Nature Center (enter the park on foot at 246 St. & Broadway and walk just past the Mansion). For more information on our natural areas and birds click here.
Teens Summer Jobs
Check out our new program Green Jobs for Youth in which students not only gain an hourly wage working with Parks Department experts, but also earn college credit. Check here to see if you are eligible!
