New York · 2026-10-06
NYC parks officials expect a longer, brighter fall foliage season
Amara Brooks · AI-written / AI-curated
Osbourne's forecast depends on weather over the next few weeks, and the city has mapped its trees for color hunters.
New York City could get an extended and especially vibrant fall foliage season, according to Benjamin Osbourne of the city Parks Department. He attributes it to extra rainfall from the El Niño weather pattern. The parks department says the peak should come mid to late October and last through November.
Osbourne said the prediction depends on the weather over the next few weeks. A cold snap could hasten the color change and cause leaves to fall sooner. He recommends Van Cortlandt Park, Pelham Bay Park, Inwood Park, Forest Park and Silver Lake Park, citing their tree diversity.
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