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Enjoy New York City’s great outdoors on these guided hikes through our parks. Hiking is a great way to get active and reduce stress while exploring the city. Discover the natural beauty, wildlife, history, and architectural beauty of our parklands with our Urban Park Rangers and other nature exploration groups. If you’re looking to explore on your own, visit our Hiking Trails page to find some of the best hiking trails across New York City.
Hiking Events
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
CANCELLED: Central Park's Open Birding Hours: Hallett Nature Sanctuary
at Hallett Nature Sanctuary (in Central Park), Manhattan 
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Drop by the Hallett Nature Sanctuary and watch for migratory birds during peak migration season! Ideal for beginning birders and families, Open Birding provides an opportunity to bird…
Free!
Friday, April 10, 2020
CANCELLED: Van Cortlandt Park Trail Maintenance Hike
at Allen Shandler Rec Area (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Excited for Spring? Experience the blooming buds, chirping chickadees, and warm weather by joining NYC Parks Stewardship and the Natural Areas Conservancy on a trail maintenance hike!
Free!
Saturday, April 11, 2020
CANCELLED: The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Monday, April 13, 2020
CANCELLED: Central Park's Discovery Walk for Families: Shakespeare Garden
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Bring your whole family for a guided walk through Shakespeare Garden, which features flowers included in the writer’s great works. Learn about the architecture, landscapes,…
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
CANCELLED: Central Park's Open Birding Hours: Hallett Nature Sanctuary
at Hallett Nature Sanctuary (in Central Park), Manhattan
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Drop by the Hallett Nature Sanctuary and watch for migratory birds during peak migration season! Ideal for beginning birders and families, Open Birding provides an opportunity to bird…
Free!
CANCELLED: Central Park's Discovery Walks for Families: The Ramble
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Get "lost" with us in the Ramble! Explore how this carefully planned woodland provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. Discover who calls the forest floor, the Lake…
Free!
Kids
Thursday, April 16, 2020
CANCELLED: The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Saturday, April 18, 2020
CANCELLED: Central Park's Discovery Walks for Families: The Ramble
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Get "lost" with us in the Ramble! Explore how this carefully planned woodland provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. Discover who calls the forest floor, the Lake…
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
CANCELLED: The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Sunday, April 26, 2020
CANCELLED: The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Saturday, May 9, 2020
CANCELLED: The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Central Park's Discovery Walk for Families: Shakespeare Garden
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Bring your whole family for a guided walk through Shakespeare Garden, which features flowers included in the writer’s great works. Learn about the architecture, landscapes,…
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Thursday, May 21, 2020
The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Central Park's Discovery Walk for Families: Shakespeare Garden
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Bring your whole family for a guided walk through Shakespeare Garden, which features flowers included in the writer’s great works. Learn about the architecture, landscapes,…
Free!
Kids
Friday, May 29, 2020
The North Woods Tour
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The North Woods is the largest of the Park's woodlands, offering a 40-acre forest retreat in the middle of New York City to the benefit of wildlife and human visitors alike. Tour…
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Central Park's Discovery Walks for Families: The Ramble
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Get "lost" with us in the Ramble! Explore how this carefully planned woodland provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. Discover who calls the forest floor, the Lake…
Free!
Kids
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