Completed in 1895, Morningside Park is a masterpiece of landscape architecture by Central Park’s team of Olmsted & Vaux, celebrating a dramatic glacial bluff that resisted Manhattan’s street grid. With scenic overlooks and meandering paths along Harlem Valley, the park embodies a striking contrast between urban and natural beauty. It has witnessed neglect and conflict, from the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights Movement, and faced an explosive Columbia University gym proposal.
Today, NYC Parks and a 44-year partnership with Friends of Morningside Park are leading a remarkable revitalization. Improved access routes, shepherded by Council Member Shaun Abreu, and a waterfall & pond restoration, supported by Columbia University, are underway.
Please join us to reflect and learn about this important NYC icon and beloved community home.
Accessibility
This is a physically challenging 90 minute walk. We will be traversing the steep staircases and topography of Morningside Park at multiple locations. Regrettably, only a short portion of the walk is wheelchair accessible. The closest subway stop to the start of the walk is the West 110th Street stop on the B/C lines. The walk ends two blocks from the 1 train stop at 116th Street and Broadway.
RSVP is required and capacity is limited.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Saturday, May 3, 20251:00 PM
90 minutes
Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Art & Architecture, Environment, History & Culture
Language: English
