Fort Tryon Park

Fort Tryon Park, situated in Upper Manhattan, New York City, is a scenic oasis spanning over 67 acres that offer breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the Palisades. In 1917, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., bought the Billings mansion, which was located on the site and later burned down. He hired Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. to develop the property and transform the rocky topography and soil into a manicured landscape with promenades, terraces, wooded slopes, and eight miles of pedestrian paths. Rockefeller presented the completed park as a gift to the City of New York in 1935. The park is renowned for The Met Cloisters, a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, housing medieval European art. With its lush gardens, walking paths, and cultural attractions, Fort Tryon Park provides a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city.