Muscota Marsh
West 218th Street & Indian Road
New York, NY 10034
(212) 639-9675
https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/inwoodhillpark
https://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/muscota-marsh
Open: Sunday-Saturday 6:00am-1:00am
Fee: Free/ Inside Inwood Hill Park
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Muscato Marsh on the Columbia Campus
I came across the Muscota Marsh when I was walking the neighborhood of Inwood in 2015 and thought that this is a great site that tourists should see on top of a visit to Inwood Park and the Shorakkopoch Rock where Peter Minuet bought Manhattan from the Indians.
The Shorakkopoch Rock in Inwood Park
The Muscota Marsh is a one-acre public park in the Inwood section of the borough of Manhattan in New York City, on the shore of Spuyten Duyvil Creek, a section of the Harlem River. It is adjacent to the much larger Inwood Hill Park and Columbia University’s Baker Athletics Complex. The park is notable for its views and for its ecological conservation features.
Muscota Marsh is unusual for having both a freshwater marsh and a salt marsh in such a tiny area. Besides attracting plant and animal life, these wetlands are intended to help filter rainwater runoff and thereby improve the water quality of the river. Other facilities include a dock for kayaks and canoes, benches and walking paths. A wooden deck overlooking the river provides views of Inwood Hill Park, the Henry Hudson Bridge and the New Jersey Palisades.
The Muscato Marsh is right next to the Columbia Boathouse
As this public green space, with a design inspired by tidal flats and mud ways, you can enjoy the educational richness of the marsh from the wildlife observation deck or venture out on to a wooden deck stretching out to the waterway through the native water gardens.
By the boathouse
Because of the close proximity of the salt marsh and the freshwater wetlands, you’ll be able to spot beautiful wading birds like the great blue heron and the snowy egret. You can also see leopard frogs and ribbed among the dramatic colors and textures of the marsh’s native plants.
The Wetlands
Opened to the public in January 2014, the park was constructed by Columbia University as part of a deal to construct the new Campbell Sports Center within its adjacent athletics complex. It was designed by James Corner Field Operations, which is best known for its work on Manhattan’s High Line. It is cooperatively administered by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and Columbia, with the university providing maintenance and security.
The wetlands
The park is open all year round and is free to enter. It is right next to the Columbia Stadium.
It is a nice part of the Inwood Park
The Muscato Marsh facing Inwood Hill Park
The clever duck
Disclaimer: This information was taken from the NYC Parks information guide and Wikipedia. Please check this small pocket park out for its beauty and for its importance in the environment.
The marsh during the beginning of the summer of 2023
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This is an interesting little pocket park that should not be missed in your travels in Manhattan.
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Don’t miss this natural wonder by Columbia University.
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