Leadership on the Landscape: Walking in the Footsteps of Robert Moses

Janes Walk

Led By Cristel de Rouvray

This self-guided walking tour follows the physical imprint of Robert Moses across upper Manhattan — starting at the New York Historical Society (to visit the short permanent exhibit on Robert Caro) to a view of the Cross Bronx expressway that tore a neighborhood apart, to a walk through Inwood Hill Park, the wild forest that survived his vision of “improvement.”

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and snacks. Headphones recommended for audio content.

Accessibility

This 3 stop walk will take a half-day or more; or you can spread it over three days. Please note that the first stop is closed on Mondays, and the last stop is ONLY open on Saturdays and Sundays (10 to 3pm, except 12 to 1). If you are doing the walk in one day, this will be an active day! Approximate length: 1-2.5 miles in HighBridge Park; 1-2 miles at Inwood Park; We recommend taking public transport between stops on this tour. There is recommended reading and audio for each of the stops - you can do this before, during, or after the walk. This is also an option for individuals who don't have the time or physical ability to do the walk - you can use do the reading and reflect on the questions.

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

self-guided

On Demand
2 hours

Borough: Manhattan

Theme: Advocacy, Art & Architecture, Environment, History & Culture

Language: English

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View of New York City taken during ISS Expedition 43. Northern Central Park (Harlem Meer), Harlem, Manhattan, Morningside Park - Saint Nicholas Park - Jackie Robinson Park - High Bridge Park and High Bridge, Harlem River, bridges, streets, Yankee Stadium (Bronx), Hudson River bank. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. Modifications: cropped.