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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.
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On Long Island Sound in Pelham Bay Park. (718) 885-2275. Orchard Beach, Bronx's sole public beach, was proclaimed "The Riviera of New York" when it was created in the 1930s. The 115-acre, 1.1-mile-long beach contains a hexagonal-block promenade, a central pavilion, snack bars, food and souvenir carts, two playgrounds, two picnic areas, a large ...
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A collection of private estates and natural wetlands were consolidated into Pelham Bay Park. For decades the park remained largely unimproved except for upgraded approach roads, provisional bathhouses and extensive camping facilities at Orchard Beach.
Jul 2, 2014 · Built in 1901, the Pelham Bay course is better for beginners, with expansive fairways and a classic layout. Its more challenging sibling, Split Rock—named after a granite boulder that sits at the junction of the New England Thruway and Hutchinson River Parkway—is well suited for experienced golfers.
Pelham Bay Park is the biggest park in NYC, lots to see and do in this area. City Island is just around the corner. Tons of restaurants, fishing, swimming, people watching. Check it out!
Built in 1901, the Pelham Bay course is better for beginners, with expansive fairways and a classic layout. Its more challenging sibling, Split Rock—named after a granite boulder that sits at the junction of the New England Thruway and Hutchinson River Parkway—is well suited for experienced golfers.
Aug 20, 2023 · Pelham Bay Park, the largest park in New York City, is nestled in the northeastern part of the Bronx. It is situated near the picturesque Pelham Bay and the stunning Long Island Sound. Spanning over 2,700 acres, this vast green oasis offers a serene escape from the bustling city life.
