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Van Cortlandt Park

NYC - Westchester County Line, Van Cortlandt Park S. bet. Broadway and Jerome Ave.

Bronx

Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner

Acres: 1146.43

Hiking Trails

Name	Location	Park Name	Length
Cass Gallagher Nature Trail	A short walk in from the intersection of Broadway and Mosholu Avenue, near the horse stables	Van Cortlandt Park	1.4 miles
Difficulty	Other Details	Accessible	Limited Access
Moderate/Difficult

Name	Location	Park Name	Length
John Kieran Trail	Enter at Golf Course via Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue.	Van Cortlandt Park	1.25 miles
Difficulty	Other Details	Accessible	Limited Access
Easy	Maps are available at the Van Cortlandt Nature Center. Named in 1988 for the famed naturalist and newspaperman, this trail journeys through the park's lake area and freshwater wetlands, and forms a loop with the Parade Ground.

Name	Location	Park Name	Length
John Muir Trail	Enter either at Broadway & Mosholu Avenue or Van Cortlandt Park East & Oneida Avenue.	Van Cortlandt Park	1.5 miles
Difficulty	Other Details	Accessible	Limited Access
Moderate	Established in 1997, this trail is the only east-west path in Van Cortlandt and traverses the steep terrain at the park's center.

Name	Location	Park Name	Length
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail	Enter Trail at either Dickinson Avenue & Van Cortlandt Park South or Mosholu Parkway & West Gun Hill Road.	Van Cortlandt Park	1.1 mile
Difficulty	Other Details	Accessible	Limited Access
Easy/Moderate	[Trail renovations will begin soon. Please bear with us as we correct erosion and rebuild paths.] This segment is part of the 41-mile-long aqueduct that brought water from the Croton Dam to New York City in the 1800s.

Name	Location	Park Name	Length
Putnam Trail	Enter the park at Van Cortlandt Park South and Bailey Avenue.	Van Cortlandt Park	1.5 miles
Difficulty	Other Details	Accessible	Limited Access
Easy	This section of the 15-mile trail that runs up to Brewster, NY may be accessed by the Van Cortlandt Golf Course parking lot. Native hardwood (oak-hickory) forest, historically significant route (former railroad route that ran through the park into the 1980s!)

Directions to Van Cortlandt Park

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Know Before You Go

There are currently 2 construction projects taking place in this park that are affecting access to its amenities.

The Parade Ground cricket fields are closed for reconstruction. The northern section of the Parade Ground has been reconstructed and the ball fields are open. The Van Cortlandt Stadium field was also reconstructed and reopened. A new synthetic turf field for soccer and football has been installed in the stadium. The parade grounds will have cricket fields, soccer fields, and baseball fields with in-ground irrigation. A portion of the cross country running track will be resurfaced and realigned. This project will be built in two phases to allow the public use of some fields during construction.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2012

The comfort station and maintenance building located at W. 242nd St. and Broadway is closed. This project will reconstruct the existing District Headquarters/Comfort Station, including the rehabilitation of the building exterior and roof. Enhancements include an ADA accessible ramp, new plumbing fixtures and accessories in the public restrooms and the staff restroom. Other work includes the upgrading of the ventilation system and lighting. Please pardon our appearance.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2012