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PARK FACT:

Over half of Van Cortlandt Park is a protected nature preserve, which translates to many scenic trails for your hiking pleasure!

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Van Cortlandt Park

Middle Putnam Trail And Tibbets Brook

Location: Putnam Trail N Of Where Trail Crosses Tibbets Brook And S Of Where Trail Crosses Mosholu Pkwy
Flagship Park Zone

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Overall Condition: Unacceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

NameAcceptableUnacceptableNot Rated
Cleanliness
  • Glass
  • Ice
  • Litter
  • Graffiti
    Landscape
    • Trees
    • Water Bodies
      • Lawns
      • Trails
      Structural
      • Fences
      • Paved Surfaces

        Tuesday, July 29, 2008

        Overall Condition: Acceptable
        Cleanliness: Acceptable

        NameAcceptableUnacceptableNot Rated
        Cleanliness
        • Glass
        • Graffiti
        • Weeds
        • Litter
          Landscape
          • Lawns
          • Trails
          • Water Bodies
          • Trees
            Structural
            • Fences
            • Paved Surfaces
            • Play Equipment
            • Safety Surface

                Friday, January 18, 2008

                Overall Condition: Unacceptable
                Cleanliness: Acceptable

                NameAcceptableUnacceptableNot Rated
                Cleanliness
                • Glass
                • Graffiti
                • Ice
                • Litter
                  Landscape
                  • Lawns
                  • Trees
                  • Water Bodies
                  • Trails
                    Structural
                      • Fences

                        Tuesday, July 10, 2007

                        Overall Condition: Acceptable
                        Cleanliness: Acceptable

                        NameAcceptableUnacceptableNot Rated
                        Cleanliness
                        • Glass
                        • Graffiti
                        • Litter
                        • Weeds
                            Landscape
                            • Lawns
                            • Trails
                            • Trees
                            • Water Bodies
                                Structural
                                • Fences

                                    Friday, September 15, 2006

                                    Overall Condition: Acceptable
                                    Cleanliness: Acceptable

                                    NameAcceptableUnacceptableNot Rated
                                    Cleanliness
                                    • Glass
                                    • Graffiti
                                    • Litter
                                    • Weeds
                                        Landscape
                                        • Lawns
                                        • Trails
                                        • Trees
                                        • Water Bodies
                                            Structural
                                            • Fences
                                            • Paved Surfaces

                                                Wednesday, September 14, 2005

                                                Overall Condition: Acceptable
                                                Cleanliness: Acceptable

                                                NameAcceptableUnacceptableNot Rated
                                                Cleanliness
                                                • Glass
                                                • Graffiti
                                                • Litter
                                                • Weeds
                                                    Landscape
                                                    • Lawns
                                                    • Trees
                                                        Structural
                                                        • Benches
                                                        • Fences
                                                        • Paved Surfaces

                                                            Tuesday, May 3, 2005

                                                            Overall Condition: Acceptable
                                                            Cleanliness: Acceptable

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                                                            • Glass
                                                            • Graffiti
                                                            • Litter
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                                                                Landscape
                                                                • Lawns
                                                                • Trails
                                                                • Trees
                                                                • Water Bodies
                                                                    Structural
                                                                    • Fences

                                                                        Friday, February 25, 2005

                                                                        Overall Condition: Acceptable
                                                                        Cleanliness: Acceptable

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                                                                              Structural
                                                                              • Fences

                                                                                  Tuesday, May 4, 2004

                                                                                  Overall Condition: Acceptable
                                                                                  Cleanliness: Acceptable

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                                                                                      Landscape
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                                                                                      • Trails
                                                                                      • Trees
                                                                                      • Water Bodies
                                                                                          Structural
                                                                                          • Fences

                                                                                              Thursday, October 2, 2003

                                                                                              Overall Condition: Acceptable
                                                                                              Cleanliness: Acceptable

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                                                                                                  • Trails
                                                                                                  • Trees
                                                                                                  • Water Bodies
                                                                                                      Structural
                                                                                                      • Fences

                                                                                                          Wednesday, May 7, 2003

                                                                                                          Overall Condition: Acceptable
                                                                                                          Cleanliness: Acceptable

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                                                                                                              • Trails
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                                                                                                                  • Sidewalks

                                                                                                                      Tuesday, August 6, 2002

                                                                                                                      Overall Condition: Acceptable
                                                                                                                      Cleanliness: Acceptable

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                                                                                                                              Wednesday, September 19, 2001

                                                                                                                              Overall Condition: Acceptable
                                                                                                                              Cleanliness: Acceptable

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                                                                                                                                      Thursday, April 12, 2001

                                                                                                                                      Overall Condition: Acceptable
                                                                                                                                      Cleanliness: Acceptable

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                                                                                                                                            • Lawns
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                                                                                                                                            Structural
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                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, May 24, 2000

                                                                                                                                                Overall Condition: Acceptable
                                                                                                                                                Cleanliness: Acceptable

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                                                                                                                                                        Friday, July 2, 1999

                                                                                                                                                        Overall Condition: Acceptable
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                                                                                                                                                              Directions to Van Cortlandt Park

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                                                                                                                                                              Under Construction

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

                                                                                                                                                              Portions of the Allen Shandler Recreation area are closed. We are reconstructing the existing picnic area with new picnic tables, grills, plantings, pathways, and split rail fencing. ADA access will be provided for the existing comfort station, new drinking fountain and picnic tables.
                                                                                                                                                              Anticipated Completion: Fall 2009

                                                                                                                                                              Some of the Parade Ground athletic fields are closed in the northern section. We are reconstructing the Parade Ground fields and the Van Cortlandt Stadium field. 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: Summer 2010