Meet at Court Number 9 closest to the GW Bridge on the Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY 10032. Follow Directions Below, There are NO Park Entrance Signs at the Street. Prepare extra time for your first visit to learn the walking path into the park.
The Courts at Fort Washington Park are ideal for summer play, with shady trees, breeze from the Hudson River and striking views of the George Washington Bridge.
181ST STREET - SUBWAY
Take the A Train to 181st Street Station. Sit in the back of the train.
Find the Starbucks on the Northwest corner, follow 181st West passing the UPS store.
Continue West toward the Hudson River on 181st which turns into Plaza Lafayette. Follow to the end, Little Red Rocket Daycare will be on the corner to your right.
Make a Right, Walk 1 minute on Riverside Drive to the Traffic Light. Cross the street and follow the Light Green Pedestrian Bridge.
Take the Ramp down from the bridge, Follow the Asphalt Walking Path. After about 100 yards it will bear to the Right and Downhill, Do Not Walk Straight along the Parkway Under the GW Bridge. The path will zigzag downhill into the park.
Continue to follow the path over the railway and under the GW Bridge.
After passing under the bridge the Tennis Courts will be ahead on your left. Meet at Court #9.
181st Street - Driving
Use GPS or App to Navigate to 875 W 181st Street. Parking can usually be found along the Riverside Drive Service Road, Cabrini Boulevard or Pinehurst Avenue. DO NOT take the Henry Hudson Parkway, as this will lead you far away from the Park.
Find 181st Street and walk West. If you lose your bearings, find the Starbucks on the Northwest corner, follow 181st West passing the UPS store.
Continue West toward the Hudson River on 181st which turns into Plaza Lafayette. Follow to the end, Little Red Rocket Daycare will be on the corner to your right.
Make a Right, Walk 1 minute on Riverside Drive to the Traffic Light. Cross the street and follow the Light Green Pedestrian Bridge.
Take the Ramp down from the bridge, Follow the Asphalt Walking Path. After about 100 yards it will bear to the Right and Downhill, Do Not Walk Straight along the Parkway Under the GW Bridge. The path will zigzag downhill into the park.
Continue to follow the path over the railway and under the GW Bridge.
After passing under the bridge the Tennis Courts will be ahead on your left. Meet at Court #9.
168th Street - SUBWAY
Take A Express or 1 or C Local Subway to 168th Street and Broadway stop
Walk South on Broadway, Turn Right on 165th Street
Cross Riverside Drive to reach the sidewalk on the West or Hudson River side of the Street
Walk North on Riverside Drive and pass NY State Psychiatric on the Left
Continue North about 3 minutes under 3 Vehicle Overpasses
At Sidewalk End you will see 3 Wrong Way Traffic Signs, Take the walking path between the 2nd and 3rd signs
Follow path over the pedestrian bridge
Walk down stairs, turn Right at the bottom
Follow path 2 minute to second pedestrian bridge
Cross pedestrian bridge and walk down the stairs. Tennis Courts will be on the right. Meet at Court #9.
168th STREET - DRIVING
Use GPS or App to Navigate to 1051 Riverside Drive, just North of 165th Street. Parking can usually be found along the Riverside Drive across from the Psychiatric Hospital, or further South
If needed, walk West to Riverside Drive and cross Riverside Drive to reach the sidewalk on the West or Hudson River side of the Street
Walk North on Riverside Drive and pass NY State Psychiatric on the Left which is 1051 Riverside Drive
Continue North about 3 minutes under 3 Vehicle Overpasses
At Sidewalk End you will see 3 Wrong Way Traffic Signs, Take the walking path between the 2nd and 3rd signs on the left
Follow path over pedestrian bridge
Walk down stairs, turn Right at the bottom of the stairs
Follow path 1 minute to second pedestrian bridge
Cross pedestrian bridge and walk down the stairs
Cross pedestrian bridge and walk down the stairs. Tennis Courts will be on the right. Meet at Court #9.