Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
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Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) preserves, supports, and promotes the ecology, recreation, cultural arts, and history of Van Cortlandt Park
Love running? Love the Bronx? Do both!
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s charity team and get guaranteed entry to the 2026 NYC Half by raising $1,000.
Make a difference with every mile. 🌳🏃♀️💚
Visit vancortlandt.org/teamvcpa/for more info and to sign up!
📷: Ronald Yan
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s charity team and get guaranteed entry to the 2026 NYC Half by raising $1,000.
Make a difference with every mile. 🌳🏃♀️💚
Visit vancortlandt.org/teamvcpa/for more info and to sign up!
📷: Ronald Yan
November 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Love running? Love the Bronx? Do both!
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s charity team and get guaranteed entry to the 2026 NYC Half by raising $1,000.
Make a difference with every mile. 🌳🏃♀️💚
Visit vancortlandt.org/teamvcpa/for more info and to sign up!
📷: Ronald Yan
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance’s charity team and get guaranteed entry to the 2026 NYC Half by raising $1,000.
Make a difference with every mile. 🌳🏃♀️💚
Visit vancortlandt.org/teamvcpa/for more info and to sign up!
📷: Ronald Yan
Did you know that Van Cortlandt Park has over 20 miles of hiking trails? We can’t think of a better place to spend National Take a Hike Day!
Can’t hit the trails today? No worries - they are ready for you when you are.
Can’t hit the trails today? No worries - they are ready for you when you are.
November 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Did you know that Van Cortlandt Park has over 20 miles of hiking trails? We can’t think of a better place to spend National Take a Hike Day!
Can’t hit the trails today? No worries - they are ready for you when you are.
Can’t hit the trails today? No worries - they are ready for you when you are.
Join us for a special treat this week!
Move to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music. Revel in lively, blended compositions drawing from both traditions, as performed by renowned musicians. Watch! Learn! Join in!
Move to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music. Revel in lively, blended compositions drawing from both traditions, as performed by renowned musicians. Watch! Learn! Join in!
September 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Join us for a special treat this week!
Move to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music. Revel in lively, blended compositions drawing from both traditions, as performed by renowned musicians. Watch! Learn! Join in!
Move to the music as we explore the liminal spaces between Irish traditional music and West African Ghanaian music. Revel in lively, blended compositions drawing from both traditions, as performed by renowned musicians. Watch! Learn! Join in!
New Line Up for the Movies!
Unfortunately, we just found out that we are unable to show any Spider-man movies this year. But we are excited to announce that The Muppets will be taking over Van Cortlandt Park on Friday, September 26th as part of our Starlight Cinema Series.
Unfortunately, we just found out that we are unable to show any Spider-man movies this year. But we are excited to announce that The Muppets will be taking over Van Cortlandt Park on Friday, September 26th as part of our Starlight Cinema Series.
August 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
New Line Up for the Movies!
Unfortunately, we just found out that we are unable to show any Spider-man movies this year. But we are excited to announce that The Muppets will be taking over Van Cortlandt Park on Friday, September 26th as part of our Starlight Cinema Series.
Unfortunately, we just found out that we are unable to show any Spider-man movies this year. But we are excited to announce that The Muppets will be taking over Van Cortlandt Park on Friday, September 26th as part of our Starlight Cinema Series.
Can’t help but smile when you see the hibiscus growing at our Learning Garden. 🌺
Want to see them in person? Join us on August 12 and 26 from 10-1pm for Tune Up Tuesday!
Want to see them in person? Join us on August 12 and 26 from 10-1pm for Tune Up Tuesday!
August 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Can’t help but smile when you see the hibiscus growing at our Learning Garden. 🌺
Want to see them in person? Join us on August 12 and 26 from 10-1pm for Tune Up Tuesday!
Want to see them in person? Join us on August 12 and 26 from 10-1pm for Tune Up Tuesday!
Tonight's Yoga in the Park is being rescheduled to next week due to the heavy rains and flood watch for today.
We hope to see you on Thursday, August 7 on the lawn next to Memorial Grove.
#vancortlandtpark #yogainthepark #rescheduled #rainyday
We hope to see you on Thursday, August 7 on the lawn next to Memorial Grove.
#vancortlandtpark #yogainthepark #rescheduled #rainyday
July 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Tonight's Yoga in the Park is being rescheduled to next week due to the heavy rains and flood watch for today.
We hope to see you on Thursday, August 7 on the lawn next to Memorial Grove.
#vancortlandtpark #yogainthepark #rescheduled #rainyday
We hope to see you on Thursday, August 7 on the lawn next to Memorial Grove.
#vancortlandtpark #yogainthepark #rescheduled #rainyday
It's going to be another hot one on Friday! For the safety of our staff and program participants we are canceling this week's Forest Fridays and Family Fridays in the Garden. Both events will be back next week as long as it's a little cooler.
Stay cool and hydrated!
Stay cool and hydrated!
July 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
It's going to be another hot one on Friday! For the safety of our staff and program participants we are canceling this week's Forest Fridays and Family Fridays in the Garden. Both events will be back next week as long as it's a little cooler.
Stay cool and hydrated!
Stay cool and hydrated!
Today is Opening Day!
We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back!
Wednesdays 7/9-10/
29 from 2-7pm Gale Place & Orloff Ave
We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit
We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back!
Wednesdays 7/9-10/
29 from 2-7pm Gale Place & Orloff Ave
We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit
July 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Today is Opening Day!
We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back!
Wednesdays 7/9-10/
29 from 2-7pm Gale Place & Orloff Ave
We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit
We are very excited to bring our Youth Run Farmstand featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices back!
Wednesdays 7/9-10/
29 from 2-7pm Gale Place & Orloff Ave
We accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash and Credit/Debit
VCPA and Bronx Arts Ensemble are holding their annual celebration of Juneteenth on the lawn of VC House Museum
vancortlandt.org/event/junete...
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the NYC Council.
vancortlandt.org/event/junete...
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the NYC Council.
June 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
VCPA and Bronx Arts Ensemble are holding their annual celebration of Juneteenth on the lawn of VC House Museum
vancortlandt.org/event/junete...
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the NYC Council.
vancortlandt.org/event/junete...
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the NYC Council.
Van Cortlandt Park is a great place to make new friends.
June 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Van Cortlandt Park is a great place to make new friends.
Last summer was sooooo hot and buggy for our Starlight Movie Series so we are moving to September. We hope you will join us Friday Nights in September for great movies, music, crafts and more!
June 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Last summer was sooooo hot and buggy for our Starlight Movie Series so we are moving to September. We hope you will join us Friday Nights in September for great movies, music, crafts and more!
Thank you NY Philharmonic and @nycgovparks.org for a magical evening in Van Cortlandt Park
June 6, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Thank you NY Philharmonic and @nycgovparks.org for a magical evening in Van Cortlandt Park
Sending HUGS and HUGE congratulations from the Board & Staff of VCPA to newly minted NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriquez-Rosa on her well-deserved appointment.
Commissioner Iris has always been a true friend of Van Cortlandt Park and the Bronx.
Commissioner Iris has always been a true friend of Van Cortlandt Park and the Bronx.
June 1, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Sending HUGS and HUGE congratulations from the Board & Staff of VCPA to newly minted NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriquez-Rosa on her well-deserved appointment.
Commissioner Iris has always been a true friend of Van Cortlandt Park and the Bronx.
Commissioner Iris has always been a true friend of Van Cortlandt Park and the Bronx.
Grab a seat or a blanket, and join us on June 5th at 8pm for the free New York Philharmonic concert in Van Cortlandt Park on the Parade Ground. For more details: vancortlandt.org/event/ny-phi...
May 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Grab a seat or a blanket, and join us on June 5th at 8pm for the free New York Philharmonic concert in Van Cortlandt Park on the Parade Ground. For more details: vancortlandt.org/event/ny-phi...
Last Thursday we were delighted to honor two veterans who supported the restoration of Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park: Herb Barret, Memorial Grove champion and NYC Commissioner of NYC Veterans’ Services James Hendon.
May 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Last Thursday we were delighted to honor two veterans who supported the restoration of Memorial Grove in Van Cortlandt Park: Herb Barret, Memorial Grove champion and NYC Commissioner of NYC Veterans’ Services James Hendon.
This Saturday, May 17 – Join us in Van Cortlandt Park
We’ll be planting native wildflowers and continuing woodland restoration as part of our Woodlawn Weekends series.
All are welcome — vancortlandt.org/calendar-of-...
We’ll be planting native wildflowers and continuing woodland restoration as part of our Woodlawn Weekends series.
All are welcome — vancortlandt.org/calendar-of-...
May 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This Saturday, May 17 – Join us in Van Cortlandt Park
We’ll be planting native wildflowers and continuing woodland restoration as part of our Woodlawn Weekends series.
All are welcome — vancortlandt.org/calendar-of-...
We’ll be planting native wildflowers and continuing woodland restoration as part of our Woodlawn Weekends series.
All are welcome — vancortlandt.org/calendar-of-...
Happy Mother’s Day! 🌺
It’s a beautiful day to visit the park with the mom(s) in your life. 💚
From all of us at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance!
Photos by Laura H.Twersky.
It’s a beautiful day to visit the park with the mom(s) in your life. 💚
From all of us at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance!
Photos by Laura H.Twersky.
May 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Happy Mother’s Day! 🌺
It’s a beautiful day to visit the park with the mom(s) in your life. 💚
From all of us at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance!
Photos by Laura H.Twersky.
It’s a beautiful day to visit the park with the mom(s) in your life. 💚
From all of us at Van Cortlandt Park Alliance!
Photos by Laura H.Twersky.
Get up and dance to live West African Drumming with Yahaya Kamate and friends. West African dance energizes mind, body, and spirit and opens the heart to cultural connections. Fun for the whole family… parents and kids of all ages are welcome.
www.eventbrite.com/e/west-afric...
www.eventbrite.com/e/west-afric...
May 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Get up and dance to live West African Drumming with Yahaya Kamate and friends. West African dance energizes mind, body, and spirit and opens the heart to cultural connections. Fun for the whole family… parents and kids of all ages are welcome.
www.eventbrite.com/e/west-afric...
www.eventbrite.com/e/west-afric...
Vital @NYCParks funding was NOT restored in the Executive Budget, jeopardizing NYers’ livelihoods and quality of life.
📣RALLY with Play Fair to demand investment in safe, clean, accessible parks!
📍City Hall Park
📅 Tuesday 5/13 at 11am
🔗 RSVP at bit.ly/5-13-PlayFair-Rally
📣RALLY with Play Fair to demand investment in safe, clean, accessible parks!
📍City Hall Park
📅 Tuesday 5/13 at 11am
🔗 RSVP at bit.ly/5-13-PlayFair-Rally
May 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Vital @NYCParks funding was NOT restored in the Executive Budget, jeopardizing NYers’ livelihoods and quality of life.
📣RALLY with Play Fair to demand investment in safe, clean, accessible parks!
📍City Hall Park
📅 Tuesday 5/13 at 11am
🔗 RSVP at bit.ly/5-13-PlayFair-Rally
📣RALLY with Play Fair to demand investment in safe, clean, accessible parks!
📍City Hall Park
📅 Tuesday 5/13 at 11am
🔗 RSVP at bit.ly/5-13-PlayFair-Rally
inkster Festival is on for tomorrow, Saturday May 3rd from 12-4pm at Van Cortlandt House Museum.
Rain or shine!
vancortlandt.org/event/pinkst...
Rain or shine!
vancortlandt.org/event/pinkst...
May 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
inkster Festival is on for tomorrow, Saturday May 3rd from 12-4pm at Van Cortlandt House Museum.
Rain or shine!
vancortlandt.org/event/pinkst...
Rain or shine!
vancortlandt.org/event/pinkst...
Happy Earth Day from all of us at VCPA today and everyday!
Join us as we care for the Earth right here in Van Cortlandt Park with several volunteer events a week to show Mother Nature some TLC.
vancortlandt.org/calendar-of-...
Join us as we care for the Earth right here in Van Cortlandt Park with several volunteer events a week to show Mother Nature some TLC.
vancortlandt.org/calendar-of-...
April 22, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Happy Earth Day from all of us at VCPA today and everyday!
Join us as we care for the Earth right here in Van Cortlandt Park with several volunteer events a week to show Mother Nature some TLC.
vancortlandt.org/calendar-of-...
Join us as we care for the Earth right here in Van Cortlandt Park with several volunteer events a week to show Mother Nature some TLC.
vancortlandt.org/calendar-of-...
Thank you to the great group from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for helping to plant trees yesterday in the Northeast Woods of Van Cortlandt Park.
April 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Thank you to the great group from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for helping to plant trees yesterday in the Northeast Woods of Van Cortlandt Park.
Thank you to the volunteers, including a few of our former interns, for coming out for yesterday’s Forest Friday and helping us with our first plantings in the Northwest Woods this season.
April 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Thank you to the volunteers, including a few of our former interns, for coming out for yesterday’s Forest Friday and helping us with our first plantings in the Northwest Woods this season.
VCPA is excited to be the recipient for this year's proceeds from Arbor Fest.
ARBORFEST 2025
Friday, April 25th at 6:30pm
at Arlene's Grocery
Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door
Get your tickets now for a great show and support your favorite park!
www.arlenesgrocerynyc.com/upcoming-eve...
ARBORFEST 2025
Friday, April 25th at 6:30pm
at Arlene's Grocery
Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door
Get your tickets now for a great show and support your favorite park!
www.arlenesgrocerynyc.com/upcoming-eve...
April 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
VCPA is excited to be the recipient for this year's proceeds from Arbor Fest.
ARBORFEST 2025
Friday, April 25th at 6:30pm
at Arlene's Grocery
Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door
Get your tickets now for a great show and support your favorite park!
www.arlenesgrocerynyc.com/upcoming-eve...
ARBORFEST 2025
Friday, April 25th at 6:30pm
at Arlene's Grocery
Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door
Get your tickets now for a great show and support your favorite park!
www.arlenesgrocerynyc.com/upcoming-eve...
We have two fun events coming up for you!
Family Fun Nature Walk on April 16 from 11am-12:30pm
And
Family Fun: Freshwater Friends on April 17 from 11am-1pm
vancortlandt.org/calendar-of-...
Family Fun Nature Walk on April 16 from 11am-12:30pm
And
Family Fun: Freshwater Friends on April 17 from 11am-1pm
vancortlandt.org/calendar-of-...
April 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
We have two fun events coming up for you!
Family Fun Nature Walk on April 16 from 11am-12:30pm
And
Family Fun: Freshwater Friends on April 17 from 11am-1pm
vancortlandt.org/calendar-of-...
Family Fun Nature Walk on April 16 from 11am-12:30pm
And
Family Fun: Freshwater Friends on April 17 from 11am-1pm
vancortlandt.org/calendar-of-...