Enjoy New York City’s great outdoors on these guided hikes through our parks, and get active and reduce stress while exploring the city. Discover the natural beauty, wildlife, history, and architectural beauty of NYC’s parklands with the Urban Park Rangers and other nature exploration groups. If you’re looking to explore on your own, visit Hiking Trails page to find some of the best hiking trails across the city.
Monday, October 1, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get familiar with the Greenbelt and local parks by hiking with other adults! The length of each hike will be determined by the size and pace of the group.
Free!
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Greenbelt Peepers Early Childhood Education Program
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, observations, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Greenbelt Tree Tots Early Childhood Education
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, observations, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Friday, October 5, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Saturday, October 6, 2018
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of Fort Greene Park.
Free!
Sunday, October 7, 2018
at Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Through an Urban Park Ranger-led hike, you will learn about the impacts and signs of deer on Staten Island, and maybe even see these majestic animals.
Free!
Monday, October 8, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get familiar with the Greenbelt and local parks by hiking with other adults! The length of each hike will be determined by the size and pace of the group.
Free!
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Greenbelt Peepers Early Childhood Education Program
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, observations, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Greenbelt Tree Tots Early Childhood Education
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, observations, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
at Soundview Park Butterfly Meditation Garden (in Soundview Park), Bronx
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Learn about the birds and trees that inhabit Soundview Park and enjoy a beautiful sunset over the Bronx River.
Free!
Friday, October 12, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Open House New York: Conference House Park Edition
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
As part of the citywide Open House New York Weekend, the historic houses of Conference House Park will be open for self-guided tours.
Free!
Animal of the Month Club: Raccoon
at Park Drive and Clove Road (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we hike at night in search of raccoons and other nocturnal species.
Free!
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Inwood Rocks! The Geology of Northern Manhattan
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The island of Manhattan is built on three strata know as Manhattan Schist, Inwood Marble, and Fordham Gneiss. Join our Urban Park Rangers on this hike and find out why Manhattan Rocks!
Free!
Open House New York: Conference House Park Edition
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
As part of the citywide Open House New York Weekend, the historic houses of Conference House Park will be open for self-guided tours.
Free!
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
We will take a closer look at these fascinating fungi and learn basic mushroom identification.
Free!
Monday, October 15, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get familiar with the Greenbelt and local parks by hiking with other adults! The length of each hike will be determined by the size and pace of the group.
Free!
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Greenbelt Peepers Early Childhood Education Program
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, observations, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Greenbelt Tree Tots Early Childhood Education
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, observations, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Friday, October 19, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Sunday, October 21, 2018
The New York City Naturalist Club: Trees of Inwood Hill Park
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a deep look at the deciduous trees and the ecological relationship between plants and animals as they go through the change of season from summer to autumn.
Free!
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they search for some of the lesser-seen creatures of the night.
Free!
Animal of the Month Club: Raccoon
at Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we hike at night in search of raccoons and other nocturnal species
Free!
Monday, October 22, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get familiar with the Greenbelt and local parks by hiking with other adults! The length of each hike will be determined by the size and pace of the group.
Free!
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Greenbelt Peepers Early Childhood Education Program
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, observations, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Greenbelt Tree Tots Early Childhood Education
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Through hands-on activities, observations, games, and stories, children will become familiar with the sights and sounds of the forest.
Friday, October 26, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Van Cortlandt Super Hike (Vigorous)
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This challenging eight-mile hike winds its way through most of the park’s many diverse forests and ecosystems. Registration is required.
Free!
Sunday, October 28, 2018
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Let our Urban Park Ranger naturalists explain why leaves change colors and introduce you to the diversity of trees found in our urban forests.
Free!
Monday, October 29, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Field Trip Destination: The South Pole at Wards Point, Staten Island
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The geographical southern tip of the State overlooks the confluences of the Raritan Bay, Raritan River, and Arthur Kill water bodies.
Free!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get familiar with the Greenbelt and local parks by hiking with other adults! The length of each hike will be determined by the size and pace of the group.
Free!
