Fort Tryon Park is a 67-acre public park in the Washington Heights and Hudson Heights neighbourhoods of Upper Manhattan. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips for planning a trip.
This guide was checked in July 2026; note that a pathway reconstruction project has closed the section along Broadway between Arden Street and Sherman Avenue, plus a connecting path to the west, a closure some older guides do not yet reflect.
Quick facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Park: 6am–1am, every day of the year. The Cloisters museum inside the park keeps separate hours. |
| Ticket prices | Free to enter the park. The Cloisters charges separate admission, from $30 for adults. |
| Address | Bounded by Riverside Drive, Broadway, West 192nd Street and Dyckman Street, Manhattan |
| Nearest transport | A train to 190th Street; free car park near the Cloisters |
| Typical time needed | One to two hours for the gardens and paths; half a day including the Cloisters |
Fort Tryon Park opening hours
Fort Tryon Park is open every day of the year, from 6am to 1am, with the park drive closing at midnight. Pathway access may be more limited after dark, since much of the park is unlit and hilly.
The Cloisters, the museum inside the park, keeps separate hours: 10am–5pm daily except Wednesday, when it is closed.
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Fort Tryon Park ticket prices
Entry to Fort Tryon Park is free, with no ticket needed for the gardens, pathways or playgrounds. The Cloisters, the Metropolitan Museum of Art branch inside the park, charges separate admission.
- Adults: $30. Seniors (65 and over): $22. Students: $17. Children 12 and under: free.
- New York State residents, and students from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, may pay what they wish.
- A same-day ticket also covers entry to The Met Fifth Avenue.
Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official website and last updated in July 2026.
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How to get to Fort Tryon Park
The most direct subway route is the A train to 190th Street, which exits by elevator close to the park’s southern entrance at Margaret Corbin Circle. The 1 train to Dyckman Street is a longer walk to the park’s northern end.
- Subway: A train to 190th Street or Dyckman Street; 1 train to Dyckman Street.
- Bus: M4, M98, M100 and Bx7 all serve stops near the park.
Parking at Fort Tryon Park
Free public parking is available within the park, near the Cloisters, on a first-come, first-served basis. Two spaces are reserved for holders of a disabled parking permit.
Street parking in the surrounding Washington Heights streets, including along Cabrini Boulevard and Fort Washington Avenue, is limited and subject to alternate side rules, particularly on weekdays.
How long to spend at Fort Tryon Park
A walk through the gardens and pathways typically takes one to two hours. Visitors combining a stop at the Cloisters should allow half a day, since the museum alone takes one to two hours to see properly, plus time to walk the hilly paths between the two.
Accessibility at Fort Tryon Park
Fort Tryon Park is hilly, with a mix of paved main pathways and steeper, unpaved sections. The Cloisters has limited step-free access, since roughly 60 stairs lead from its main entrance to the admissions desk.
A free shuttle serves visitors at the Cloisters who need step-free access, and a limited number of wheelchairs are available there free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Inside Fort Tryon Park: what to see
The Heather Garden is the city’s largest public garden with unrestricted access, holding over 500 varieties of plants, trees and shrubs across the seasons.
The Cloisters, a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, houses medieval European art and architecture inside a building built from several historic European structures.
The New Leaf Restaurant & Bar operates within the park, offering sit-down dining separate from the free public spaces.
The park also holds Manhattan’s largest dog run, two playgrounds, volleyball courts and outdoor ping-pong tables, alongside eight miles of pathways with views of the Hudson River and the Palisades.
Practical visitor tips
| Focus | Tip |
|---|---|
| Timing | Weekday mornings offer quieter paths than weekend afternoons. |
| Crowds | The Cloisters and Heather Garden draw the largest crowds on weekend afternoons. |
| Layout | The park is hilly, so comfortable footwear makes walking between areas easier. |
| Entry process | General park access needs no ticket; the Cloisters requires separate paid admission. |
| On-site logistics | Public restrooms are limited, so use facilities at the Cloisters or the playgrounds. |
Frequently asked questions about Fort Tryon Park
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Fort Tryon Park suitable for children? | Yes. It has two playgrounds, open lawns and pathways suited to children. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance for Fort Tryon Park? | No. The park itself is free; Cloisters tickets can be bought online or on-site. |
| Is Fort Tryon Park open on Sundays? | Yes. The park is open 6am–1am daily; the Cloisters is open 10am–5pm on Sundays. |
| Is parking free at Fort Tryon Park? | Yes. Free public parking is available near the Cloisters, on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Are dogs allowed in Fort Tryon Park? | Yes. The park has Manhattan’s largest dog run, though dogs must be leashed elsewhere. |
Things to do near Fort Tryon Park
- Inwood Hill Park: a natural woodland park with hiking trails, a short walk or subway ride north.
- Dyckman Farmhouse Museum: Manhattan’s only remaining Dutch Colonial farmhouse, a short subway ride north.
- Morris-Jumel Mansion: Manhattan’s oldest surviving house, a short subway ride south in Washington Heights.
- The Little Red Lighthouse: a small lighthouse beneath the George Washington Bridge, a walk or short bus ride south.
- Highbridge Park: a riverside park with the city’s oldest standing bridge, a short subway ride south.
What to visit tomorrow
- Wave Hill, Bronx: a public garden and cultural centre with Hudson River views, about 45 minutes by car.
- New York Botanical Garden, Bronx: a large landscaped garden with a conservatory and trails, about 45 minutes by car.
- Untermyer Park and Gardens, Yonkers: a landscaped historic garden overlooking the Hudson, about 40 minutes by car.
- Kykuit, Sleepy Hollow: the former Rockefeller family estate, with formal gardens and river views, about an hour by car.
- Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Hyde Park: a Gilded Age estate with formal gardens above the Hudson, about 1.5 hours by car.
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- Guides to state parks in New York City: Roberto Clemente State Park, Riverbank State Park.
- What to expect at the General Grant National Memorial in Manhattan.
