Current and Upcoming Events

In celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the High Bridge, the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the Bronx County Historical Society are excited to co-sponsor a walk along the Aqueduct in the Bronx to the High Bridge.

Our walk will begin at Jerome Ave. and Kingsbridge Road in front of the incredible Kingsbridge Armory – thought to be the largest armory in the world! Our route will continue along the Aqueduct, across the High Bridge and into Highbridge Park in Manhattan. We will talk about the history of the Bronx, some notable Bronxites of the past and how the Bronx has had an outsized influence on American culture. We will discuss the fascinating history of the High Bridge in celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the oldest surviving bridge in NYC.

Meet at the northwest corner of Jerome Ave. and Kingsbridge Road at noon. Walk is a mostly level three miles and will end on the Manhattan side of the High Bridge at approximately 3:30PM.

Public transportation is highly recommended. From Westchester: Metro-North to Marble Hill, MTA Bus Bx #9 to the Jerome Ave. From NYC: IRT# 4 to Jerome Ave.

Return transportation: MTA subway IRT #1 to Marble Hill Metro-North station. Walk leader will be available to meet attendees at Dobbs Ferry Metro-North at 11:00 for those who would like to travel together.

Required: Pre-registration (limited number). Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

Meet at the NE-most parking lot at Sleepy Hollow High School, 210 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 (from Metro-North Tarrytown Train Station by taxi or uphill walk, 0.8 miles/6 or 15 minutes, respectively). Discover the location of the capture of Revolutionary War spy Major John Andre. Hear the story about this moment in history, which played a crucial role in the American victory. View the monument to the three local captors of Andre at Patriots Park. Walk along the Old Croton Aqueduct and hear the history of the Aqueduct that brought water to a thirsty NYC in 1842. Optional stop at the nearby Historical Society for a short visit to the museum to see artifacts relating to the Capture of Andre. Return to the starting point of the walk.

Length: approximately 4 miles in 2 hours (not including visit to exhibit).

Required: Registration

Uncover hidden clues to the Aqueduct in Central Park and discover links between the aqueduct's presence and the park's design. Meet in front of the Central Park Tennis House in Central Park. From the southeast corner of 96th St. and Central Park West, walk east in the park until you see the tennis courts on your left. Walk around the tennis courts to the tennis house. (Locate the tennis house on Google Maps.) We will end the walk at Central Park West and W. 81st Street. (Public restrooms available at the beginning and end of the walk.)

For this two-hour walk, wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Required: pre-registration (limited number)

EVERYONE WELCOME - for all or part of the time!

• Clean up litter
• Help with the community pollinator garden on the OCA
• Learn to identify non-native invasive plants and lop, pull, and dig them up

Meeting at: Irvington municipal parking lot off Main Street in Irvington, NY

Work area: On the Old Croton Aqueduct in Irvington. There will be two groups - one working south of Main Street and one north of Main Street.

Perks: Cleaner OCA. Helping protect biodiversity by removing non-native invasive plants; freeing trees of invasive vines so that they can breathe and keep doing the critical work of capturing carbon dioxide; get some fresh air!

Bring: Reusable gloves, loppers, or clippers if possible. We recommend wearing long pants and a long-sleeve shirt.

Organized by the Irvington Green Policy Task Force in collaboration with the Village of Irvington, the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Pollinator Pathways Project, and The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct.
Contact us with questions by e-mail at irvingtongptf@gmail.com

Every first Sunday and 3rd Saturday, the Urban Park Rangers conduct tours of the Highbridge Water Tower from 1pm to 3pm, no reservation required.

Highbridge Park | Water Tower Terrace @ W. 174 & Amsterdam

Free, easy, 2 miles/2 hours (total) loop hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam. Meet near the restrooms at the rear (south end) of the parking lot at Croton Gorge Park, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY. 10567, GPS Coordinates: 41°13′ 20.46” N -73°51′12.59” W. The leader of the hike will discuss the history and construction of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the features of the Croton Dam, the trailhead of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. The Aqueduct was completed in 1842 to supply fresh water to a thirsty New York City.

(From Metro-North Hudson Line Croton-Harmon Train Station: 15-minute taxi.)

Required: pre-registration (limited number)

Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate.

Note: There is a fee of $10/car to enter the park.

Every first Sunday and 3rd Saturday, the Urban Park Rangers conduct tours of the Highbridge Water Tower from 1pm to 3pm, no reservation required.

Highbridge Park | Water Tower Terrace @ W. 174 & Amsterdam

Bring the family by the Keeper’s House for another of our Movies on the Trail kids series!

All movies are shown on the east lawn of the Keeper’s house and is free of charge!

Patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments and a chair or blanket to lie on.

Free | Ages: All Ages