Van Cortlandt Park Alliance - Get Out in the Park this Fall

Youth Run Farmstand

Wednesdays, through October 25, from 2-7pm
Our Youth Run Farmstand is open through the fall. 

Featuring fresh local produce at affordable prices, we accept WIC, FMNP Checks, EBT, Snap, Fresh Connect Checks, Cash & Credit/Debit.
Train Park (Gale Place and Orloff Avenue)

 

Birding with NYC Audubon
Saturdays, October 9, 21, 28 - Meet at 9am
Explore Van Cortlandt Park’s ecologically diverse grounds and celebrate a long tradition of birding in the park. Each walk will be led by a New York City Audubon guide.
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Meet at the Nature Center.

 

Hike-toberfest 2023
Saturday, October 21 - Hikes start at 1:30pm
Hike in the park followed by a classic Oktoberfest celebration, complete with local beer, German food, live music, lawn games, and more.

All proceeds support VCPA’s work in the park.
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Howl-o-ween Pup Parade
Saturday, October 28 - 12-2pm
Bring your pup to VCPA’s very first Dog Parade & Costume Contest! Proceeds go toward volunteer efforts in the park’s 3 dog runs. Register your best friend to compete in the costume contest ($20 in advance; $25 day-of). Win prizes! 

Brought to you by VCPA’s Board of Directors.
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Honoring Our Enslaved African Ancestors
Saturday, October 28 - 1-3pm
New Date! Master Batá Drummer Anthony Carrillo, Awo Juan Usera, and Awo Xavier Rivera will play the sacred Batá drums and dedicate an Oro for Égun ceremony to the ancestors who are interred in the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Grounds in Van Cortlandt Park.
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Held near the Enslaved African & Kingsbridge Burial Grounds.

 

Support Our Work in Van Cortlandt Park
Make a Donation
The park is really big. Our staff is really small. Only with your help can we grow our capacity, hire more staff, and take on projects to improve Van Cortlandt Park… for YOU!  Please consider a gift to Van Cortlandt Park Alliance today.
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VCPA Merch Shop!
Show your love for Van Cortlandt Park while supporting the Alliance!
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Become a Member
Members get VCPA merch and invitations to member only hikes while supporting their favorite park!
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Our Contact Information
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
80 Van Cortlandt Park South, Ste. E1
Bronx, NY 10463
718-601-1460
http://vancortlandt.org