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More than three times the size of Manhattan's Central Park, Pelham Bay Park is the City's largest park property. Visitors to the park enjoy miles of bridle paths and hiking trails, Orchard Beach, the Bartow-Pell Mansion, two golf courses, and a breathtaking 13-mile saltwater shoreline that hugs Long Island Sound.
Pelham Bay Park is a municipal park located in the northeast corner of the New York City borough of the Bronx. It is, at 2,772 acres (1,122 ha), the largest public park in New York City. The park is more than three times the size of Manhattan's Central Park. The park is operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks).
Pelham Bay Park. Middletown Road & Stadium Avenue Bronx, NY 10465. Hours 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Playgrounds: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
From the Playground for All Children, Pond Walk, recently renovated Sensory Garden, and track and field near Middletown Road to Orchard Beach’s 1.1 miles of beach and plethora of courts, there’s so much to explore in Pelham Bay Park.
- Beach Swimming Access
- About NYC Public Beaches
- Safety
Long-term Beach Closures
The following beach sections have a long-term closure: 1. Section 1 - Section 3 and Section 11 - Section 13 is closed for swimming as a safety precaution.
NYC Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches. Beaches are open from Memorial Day weekend through September 2, 2024. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.
Protect your skin when you're on the go! Apply sunscreen before you go, and re-apply frequently. Water Quality Advisories or Closures- Visit the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s New York City Area Beaches page for water quality advisories or closures before you head to the beach. Be WaterSafe- 10 Tips to Stay Water Safe in New York Rip...
More than three times the size of Manhattan’s Central Park, Pelham Bay Park is the City’s largest park property. Visitors to the park enjoy miles of bridle paths and hiking trails, Orchard Beach, the Bartow-Pell Mansion, two golf courses, and a breathtaking 13-mile saltwater shoreline that hugs Long Island Sound.
Pelham Bay Park contains some of New York City’s most ecologically diverse public parkland, with habitats that include rocky seashore, salt marsh, meadows, and mature natural forest. These play host to a year-round assortment of wildlife that ranges from the White-footed Mouse to the Red-tailed Hawk.
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