LET'S PHOTOGRAPH - WAVE HILL in Riverdale, NY

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center at 4900 Independence Ave, Riverdale NY 10471
GARDEN FEE: Adults $10, Seniors-Students-Disabled $6.
NOTE: We're planning to return here, Wave Hill, in the Spring so if you miss this opportunity there will be another.

DATE/TIME
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 1:50pm to 4:30pm

ALL WELCOME
All with Cameras, Smartphones, Discerning Eyes & Garden Lovers

CONTACT
Use the specific meetup event site or ArtFrame24@gmail.com
Phone will be added late the night before event.
PLEASE CHECK INTO THIS MEETUP SITE FOR UPDATES & CORRECTIONS

TOPIC IN BRIEF
Wave Hill is a 28-acre (11 ha) estate in the Hudson Hill section of Riverdale in the Bronx, New York City. Wave Hill currently consists of public horticultural gardens and a cultural center, all situated on the slopes overlooking the Hudson River, with expansive views across the river to the New Jersey Palisades. The estate includes two houses and a botanical garden. The oldest part of the main house, Wave Hill House, dates to 1843; Glyndor House dates from 1927 and contains a multi-room art gallery. Perkins Visitor Center, which was originally a garage, contains a gift shop and an information desk.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_Hill

MEETUP LOCATION
Riverdale - Metro North train station
From Grand Central take the Metro North Hudson Line, Croton Harmon local train, at 1:20pm for 1:48pm arrival, at Riverdale station.
NOTE:
Avoid purchasing your ticket onboard the train as they are much more expensive. Either the app or ticket machines save you the extra cost.
Fares: Off-peak City Ticket is $5 (everyone qualifies);
(Off-peak Reg is $7.50.) (Senior Reg is $5.)

RECOMMENDED: Only purchase 1 ticket to event because there's the possibility of using #1 subway to return at the end of event back to Manhattan & there's a fee to return a purchased ticket. You can always buy a Metro North ticket at your return station if necessary or with the MTA Train Time app.

PLAN
We'll begin our photo walk at the Metro North Riverdale Railroad station where there are views of the New Jersey palisades. After a scenic walk of approximately 0.6 mile we'll arrive at the Wave Hill gate.
There is an option for return with the NYC #1 subway which runs all the way back to Manhattan & on down to South Ferry. This depends how we feel about either walking 1 1/2 miles or 0.6 mile for return.

PHOTO SUGGESTIONS

• Hudson River/NJ Palisades
• Riverdale train station area
• Scenic Overlook
• Homes over 100 years old
• The colorful autumn trees

There will be a photo album on this Meetup site following the conclusion of our Meetup event. Don't forget extra batteries & storage cards.

RAIN DATE
Stay tuned for weather updates closer to the event day.
We almost always proceed with light rain. Great photos are possible in the rain.

RESTROOMS
Grand Central Terminal and all Metro North trains (1 restroom per every 2 rail cars). Towards the end of our photo walk there are restaurants and eateries with facilities.

Please be on time! Metro North trains leaving Grand Central Terminal are exact & precise with their departure times (give or take 8 seconds). Plan your trip with some extra arrival time at GCT !!
Details of this event may be added or changed at any time, so please check this page periodically. If you have questions before the event begins you can leave them in the comments section below or see contact info section above.
Disclaimer: Participation in these events requires that you assume all risks associated with these activities and that the Organizers, Co-Organizers, and Event Hosts are in no way liable for any tickets/summons, loss, theft, damage, injury or illness as a result of your participation. In other words, you are attending these events at your own risk!!