Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/New York
- 11:45 AM – 2:15 PM
Riverside Park Phone Photo Walk: Fall Views and Birdwatching, Nov. 14
Rather than covering ground quickly, this Riverside Park outing builds in pauses: participants can frame fall views on a phone, watch for birds and talk as they walk north from Dinosaur Playground.
A phone-photo theme, not a camera class
The plan is a social walk with time to stop for views, phone pictures and birdwatching. The listing does not describe formal photography instruction, so visitors looking for a guided lesson should not count on one.
Host Rebeca G. shares nature photos taken on a phone at @rebecaphotony. That offers context for the outing’s theme, but the listing does not guarantee fall color or wildlife sightings.
Further reading: Riverside Park Phone Photo Walk: from Dinosaur Playground to Dinosaur BBQ, Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 11:45 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The route includes grass and a dirt trail
The roughly two-mile route heads north from Dinosaur Playground and includes paved paths, grass and a dirt trail in the half-mile Forever Green Area. The mix matters when deciding whether this walk suits you: the organizer flags uneven ground and recommends supportive shoes.
Bring water and snacks, and dress for the weather. The listing does not provide accessibility details; contact the organizer before registering if you need information about the route or access.
Further reading: Riverside Park Phone Photo Walk: from Dinosaur Playground to Dinosaur BBQ, Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 11:45 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
The chapter dinner is a separate booking
The walk is scheduled to end at 2:15 p.m.; the chapter’s annual dinner at Dinosaur BBQ is listed for 2:30 p.m. That leaves 15 minutes between the two scheduled activities. Dinner requires its own advance registration and costs $25 for members or $45 for non-members; those prices are not the walk’s fee, which is not stated.
Further reading: Riverside Park Phone Photo Walk: from Dinosaur Playground to Dinosaur BBQ, Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 11:45 AM | MeetupBending Spoons ↗
One walk, with time to pause
This is a continuous outing rather than a sequence of lessons or timed activities. The phone-photo stops, birdwatching and conversation shape the walk; the annual dinner afterward is a separate activity with its own registration.
2026-11-14 · Riverside Park, meeting at Dinosaur Playground
- Meet for the fall foliage phone photo walk.
2026-11-14 · Riverside Park, northbound toward Dinosaur BBQ
- A slow-paced walk of about two miles, with stops for views, phone photos, birdwatching and socializing; the route includes paved paths, grass and a dirt trail in the Forever Green Area.
2026-11-14 · Dinosaur BBQ
- The AMC NY NJ chapter’s annual dinner is listed after the walk. It is a separate activity with advance registration and a stated fee.
Plan the outing
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
The walk is scheduled for 11:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m. EST.
Dinosaur Playground
Meet in Riverside Park at Dinosaur Playground, right of W 97th Street and Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10025.
Register with AMC
The listing asks participants to register on the Appalachian Mountain Club website. It does not state a fee for the walk.
Check specific access needs in advance
No age policy or accessibility details are provided in the listing. It does note grass, a dirt trail and uneven terrain; contact the organizer with route-specific questions before registering.
Meeting point and directions
Dinosaur Playground, Riverside Park
The group meets at Dinosaur Playground, right of W 97th Street and Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10025. The listing provides no transit or parking directions; use the map link to calculate directions from your starting point.
Before you make a plan
Is this a photography lesson?
No formal instruction is listed. The outing includes stops for phone photos, views, birdwatching and conversation.
What should I expect from the route?
About two miles, with paved paths, grass and a dirt trail in the half-mile Forever Green Area. The organizer recommends supportive shoes, water, snacks and clothing suited to the weather.
Do I need to register, and what does the walk cost?
The listing asks participants to register through AMC; it does not state a fee for the walk.
Is the dinner included with the walk?
No. The chapter dinner at Dinosaur BBQ is a separate activity with its own advance registration and fee: $25 for members and $45 for non-members.
Location & Google Maps
Riverside Park (Dinosaur Playground)
Right of W 97th St and Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10025
Map search by venue and address. Check the organiser’s entrance details before travelling.