Van Cortlandt Park

April 18, 2013

Knick Greats Help Plant 1,000 Trees In Van Cortlandt Park

The New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Playoffs and last week, the Knick organization teamed...

November 28, 2012

Van Cortlandt Park Ice Skating Rink Debuts

Marks the return of a public ice skating rink to the Bronx for the first time in nearly three...

August 23, 2012

The Sanctified Landscape

A Cucumber Magnolia propagated at the Arthur Ross Citywide Nursery was planted on Sunday at...

August 7, 2012

Parks Joins With Courts Of Dreams Foundation To Open Reconstructed Basketball Courts

Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined Courts of Dreams Foundation...

July 16, 2012

Parks Cuts Ribbon On Restored Van Cortland Park Memorial Grove

On July 13, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined City Council Member Oliver...

July 13, 2012

Parks Cut Ribbon On Restored Van Cortlandt Park Memorial Grove

Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined City Council Member Oliver...

April 5, 2012

Courts of Dreams Foundation Funds Renovation of Classic Playground Basketball Courts in the Bronx

The $162,000 project is funded in equal amounts by Mayor Bloomberg and the Courts of Dreams...

April 5, 2011

Parks Issues Request For Proposals For Ice Skating Rink At Van Cortlandt Park

Parks & Recreation announces that a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) has been issued...

December 29, 2010

Mayor Bloomberg Plants "Survivor Tree" At 9/11 Memorial

Last week, Parks joined Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to help plant the "Survivor Tree" at the 9/11...

December 7, 2010

Citywide Nursery Prepares For A Long Winter

On December 3rd and 4th, staff from Olmsted Central Forestry came out in force to help winterize...

Know Before You Go

Van Cortlandt Park

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