Walk the City: Van Cortlandt Park to Tarrytown and Untermyer Gardens too!!
Walk 15 miles from the Bronx to Untermeyer Gardens and onto the lovely town of Tarrytown.
Date and time
Location
West 242nd Street & Broadway
242 Van Cortandt Park The Bronx, NY 10471Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 7 hours 30 minutes
Start: 242 St./Broadway at Van Courtlandt Park
Finish: Tarrytown, NY - MetroNorth Train Station.
Distance: 15 miles
Where to find us: Front of public bathroom building on Broadway across Broadway from Burger King.
Terrain: City streets, some hills, and the OCA rail trail is softer ground along the way.
Transit: Subway to 242/Broadway.
Parking: There is some free street parking in Bronx if you are willing to drive around a bit. Or you can park free at the end point of Tarrytown Train Station (endpoint) and carpool (Uber/Lyft) from Tarrytown to the start at 242nd St/Broadway.
Difficulty: Moderate. The end time is approximately 5 pm, can vary depending on on the group. Pace about 3-3.5 mph.
What to bring/wear: Pack your lunch/drinks. Weather can be hot, so light clothes, hat and sunblock. If you have a FreeWalker bib from a past walk, please put it on your pack. If not, you will be given one.
Category: Exploration, gardens, city neighborhoods.
Coordinator: Loredana Delucchi & Risa Olinsky
Optional : Dinner/drinks in Tarrytown. There are many lovely restaurants to chose from including vegan options
Highlights:
Explore the Bronx to Yonkers with a picnic lunch break at the magnificent Untermeyer Gardens (bathrooms too). We continue on through quaint neighborhoods to the OCA trail on to Tarrytown with an opportunity for a brief stroll on the Mario Cuomo Bridge - a quick view of the Hudson River.
This is a one-way walk, so be sure to arrange your own transportation back to the start or elsewhere. MetroNorth in Tarrytown will get you back to Grand Central, subways or take you north as well.
Partners:
The East Coast Greenway Alliance is a non-profit organization developing a public multi-use 3,000 mile trail from Canada to Key West through New Jersey and New York. Donations and memberships help make this dream trail a reality.
Frequently asked questions
Fluids(32 to 64 ounces), snacks or a small meal are recommended for most events. Some walks have planned stops for provisions. Depending on weather and route, you may consider a hat, sunscreen, extra socks, rain poncho, umbrella, insect repellent, first aid or foot care.
FreeWalkers mostly works with the weather the day provides, but occasionally an event will be rescheduled or cancelled if there is the expectation of substantial rainfall or dangerous conditions. Registrants will always be emailed of such changes. If no notice is provided, the walk is a go!
FreeWalkers are free to walk as much of the route as they choose. There are often optional endpoints where transit is available. Uber and other options can be considered. If you do leave the walk, it is best to let the walk coordinator know, so the group does not wait or look for you.
Most walks start and/or end at mass transit points for ease of access and return. If driving to the event, you often may park at the start and return, or park at the end and ride to the start. Check the event description for details.
We have a new policy. We love dogs but NOT on the walk - so please leave your pup home. Children, who can walk the distance, are welcome with adult supervision.
No need. You will be checked in at the event by providing your name.