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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).
- 2,772 acres (1,122 ha)
- New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
- The Bronx, New York, US
Directions. By Car: The Bruckner Expressway/New England Thruway has two park exits. “Country Club Road/Pelham Bay Park” serves the southern half of the park and “Orchard Beach/City Island” accesses the park’s northern half. There are two Hutchinson River Parkway exits for Pelham Bay Park.
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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.
More About Pelham Bay Park. Zip Code:10461, 10464, 10465, 10469, 10475, 10803 Community Board: 10, 12 Council Member: Kevin C. Riley, Kristy Marmorato Park ID: X039 Acreage: 2771.75 Property Type: Flagship Park
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.
