Things to Do in Fort Tryon Park & Fort Washington Park with Kids
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Two of the biggest attractions in Upper Manhattan are the stunning riverside Fort Washington and Fort Tryon Parks. Together, they boast 250 acres filled with lush lawns and gardens, winding tree-lined paths, multiple ball fields and playgrounds, and three iconic NYC sights: the famed Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge, and the Cloisters, the Metropolitan Museum's branch dedicated to medieval art and architecture. Because of their waterfront location at the highest points in Manhattan, the two green spaces were important strategic points in the Revolutionary War and today offer spectacular views of the Hudson River and the New Jersey Palisades.
We continue our month-long focus on Washington Heights and Inwood with a look at what these two lovely green spaces have to offer kids and families. So take the A train uptown and discover all the wonderful things to do in Fort Washington Park and Fort Tryon Park.