Enter the 50-acre native Forest and discover the largest remaining expanse of the majestic woodland that once covered New York City. With rustic paths that wind beneath magnificent American trees—some more than 200 years old—and past the Bronx River and its rushing waterfall, the Forest is magical when the mayflowers and trout lilies open in spring, when its cool shade provides relief from the summer heat, during fall's kaleidoscope of orange, red, and yellow, and after a winter's snowfall. A haven for bird watchers and nature lovers, the Forest offers a welcome respite from city life.