Fort Washington Park
Park and Scenic Lookout
Hudson Heights, New York
"One of my favorite bridges since it leads me back to my home state"(7 Tips)
"where the lighthouse"(2 Tips)
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Canineya Means-CastorOctober 18, 2013I love bringing my daughter here during the spring and summer months.
Untapped CitiesAugust 6, 2012Fort Washington Park gets its name from the revolutionary war fort that was located on the site. Read more
- Leelee WMarch 3, 2013There's a lot of dogs in the park plus wildlife so beware of leaving your lunch unattended. Oh and watch out for drug addicts and pedoes!
- Untapped CitiesSeptember 28, 2012Fort Washington Park gets its name from the Revolutionary War fort that was located near the site (in Bennett Park). Read more
DoraJuly 23, 2010Visit the quaint Little Red Lighthouse underneath the George Washington Bridge. Hildegarde H. Swift wrote a classic kids book based on the historicinspired by the site.Powered by ParentsConnect.com
Ximena RozoSeptember 30, 2013The culture of the tennis courts there suck, the players play, and play for as long as they want and if they see someone waiting for a turn... good luck they don't respect the one hour courtesy match- ElsaApril 28, 2011The map attached to this park on foursquare shows a different park than where the lighthouse is.
Nice Panoramic view of George Washington Bridge from here.
Courtney R.April 15, 2013Don't be scared to unclip and walk up the pedestrian bridge. The cycling team guys are assholes.
I've discovered that this is unofficial venue for Ft. Washington Park. Check into the other one.
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Fort Washington Park
Hudson River Greenway (btwn W 155 St & W 179 St)
New York, NY 10032
United States
New York, NY 10032
United States
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- 9.2
"If you come here with little ones you HAVE to read them the '42 children's book "The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Grey Bridge." It's SO inspiring even "kids at heart" can be moved by it too 😉"
Nakisha - 8.6
"Beautiful view of the Hudson River. Lovely sunsets"
E R - 7.9
"Scale the rocks down to the shore and check the view north and/or feed some ducks. #leavenotrace"
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- 9.0
"Such a great spot on a sunny day. Stop at Fairway and make it a picnic."
Denise H - 9.4
"Spanning 65 acres and teeming with gardens, grassy alcoves and trails perfect for mini hikes, this park feels a world away from Manhattan’s hustle. Save an afternoon or an entire day for your visit."
Time Out New York - 7.8
"The large Astroturf field is great for scoccer, baseball or quidditch games and is lit at night. Fido will love the dog run, which has beautiful foliage and benches for his owners."
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- 9.1
"The tapestry is really intricate and the castle itself is a work of art. The outdoor courtyards are amazing and peaceful. Once you're outside you can go on a variety of scenic walks in the area!"
Candice Rivera - 8.8
"It's a great new home for the team. It's EXPENSIVE!!! So be prepared to pay a LOT. But if it's an on occasion kind of thing...it's worth it! Behind home plate - nothing like it!"
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