Safety and Recovery in Fort Tryon Park

	Fort Tryon Park Celebrating over 75 Years 1935-2012
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Learn about storm damage and safety in Fort Tryon Park as well as how you can help get the park back to normal as soon as possible. Safety and Recovery in Fort Tryon Park Storm Damage  Fort Tryon Park suffered significant damage from Hurricane Sandy. Well over 100 trees have been damaged or destroyed. The historic art deco flagpole on the David Rockefeller Linden Terrace was toppled and thrown down onto the retaining wall and pathway below. The Broadway Promenade was significantly hard hit with many large trees  downed.  Numerous trees around The Cloisters Museum and Sir William’s Dog Run were destroyed.  The majestic elms that John D. Rockefeller, Jr. had installed in the park as mature specimens over 77 years ago, suffered major damage.  Thankfully, the hard work of NYC Parks, The Fort Tryon Park Trust and volunteers over the past few years in the  Alpine Garden and Heather Garden has been preserved.  The gardens are largely intact.  Unfortunately access to these areas of beauty has been obstructed by massive fallen trees or hanging limbs over pathways. A storm damage photo album has been posted on the Fort Tryon Park Trust’sFacebook Page to highlight some of the damage to our beloved park. Park Closure As the park recovers from Hurricane Sandy, remember that your safety comes first. NYC Parks is hard at work addressing emergency conditions and assessing damage. These extraordinary circumstances require everyone to be extra cautious. Hanging limbs and leaning trees may still come down well after the storm. Please do not go into any parks until NYC Parks announces that the park in question is open. When parks do open be extra vigilant and stay away from damaged trees. For updates on park openings, visit the Parks Hurricane Sandy Update Page. Events Fort Tryon Park will be closed into next week. Please be advised that Fort Tryon Park Trust events will be cancelled through Sunday, November 4th. Sid Horenstein’s Geology Walk in Inwood Hill Park is postponed to Saturday, December 1st. The Sunday, November 4th Garden Walking Tour in Fort Tryon Park is cancelled. Morning Fitness Walks with Nancy Bruning are cancelled until further notice. Check our Events Page and Facebook Page for information on event cancellation and rescheduling. How You Can Help Donate  The Fort Tryon Park Trust’s resources are essential to help NYC Parks stabilize and restore the park’s plantings, pathways, and historic architecture  so the park can be safe and beautiful again.  Your support is needed to help us in the rebuilding process so that all areas of Fort Tryon Park can be enjoyed again by New Yorkers and visitors. To donate to the restoration of Fort Tryon Park, please visit our Donations Page. Volunteer Once tree hazards and dangerous conditions are addressed, we will be notifying you of ways that you can volunteer with the Fort Tryon Park Trust in the park’s repair. Above all, the Fort Tryon Park Trust hopes that you and your family are safe, healthy and are recovering quickly from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.