The land where Cap't Tilly Park sits was owned by the Tilly Family.  In 1908 the Tilly's sold the land to the City of New York for One Dollar - with the proviso that it remain permanently a park.   Originally called Highland Park, and later Upland Park, the park was renamed for Captain George H. Tilly, an Army Signal Corp trooper, who was killed in the Spanish American War.  The distinguishing feature of Tilly Park is Goose Pond.  Goose pond is a natural kettle pond that was formed when the glacier receded.  To get to Captain Tilly Park we will ride the northern route through Juniper Valley Park.  Coming back we will ride the southern route through Forest Hills Park.

This is a Moderate Pace ride with 900 feet of elevation and a maximum grade of 6%. Some of this ride is through scenic parkland.  Other parts of the ride are through urban thoroughfares. We will have a picnic style lunch in Tilly Park - which means that YOU HAVE TO BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH.  You will be notified about the start location of the ride [it will be in Brooklyn] several days before we go out.  

Please register online for the ride.  If you are unable to ride with us that day, please de-list yourself as soon as possible so another club member can take your place.  We will be following the 5BBC Covid Protocol which means that masks and social distancing is expected on all stops.