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2,772 Acres of Fields, Forests, Beach, and Marshland. But where to start? 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. We always recommend the trails in ...
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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.
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At 2,772 acres, Pelham Bay Park is New York City’s largest park. Visitors to the park enjoy miles of hiking trails, bike and bridle paths, forests and meadows, as well as picnic grounds, playing fields, two golf courses, Orchard Beach, Bartow-Pell Mansion, and a breathtaking 13-mile saltwater shoreline that hugs Long Island Sound.
Pelham Bay Park. place. Bruckner Blvd. and Westchester Ave., Bronx, NY, 10461. View Website call_made. Description. Sitting at more than 2,700 acres—three times the size of Central Park—this is New York City's largest park. It has an 18-hole golf course and... Show More expand_more. call. (718) 430-1890. Location.
Like some of the City's other natural areas, Pelham Bay Park's amenities include playgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields and running paths, along with bicycling and hiking trails, spots to kayak or canoe and even public golf courses and horseback-riding paths.
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.
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. Established in 1888, named after Pelham Bay.
