Van Cortlandt Park

December 3, 2010

This Weekend In Parks

See what's on schedule in our parks this weekend.

September 22, 2010

Autumnal Equinox: Parks Foliage Guide

Today marks the official autumnal equinox. Check out the Parks' fall foliage guide inside.

September 10, 2010

In Memory Of All Those Lost On September 11, 2001

The ninth annual September 11 commemoration ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 11,...

October 8, 2009

Volunteers Green Up and Clean Up Van Cortlandt Park with the Timberland Company and NYC Parks

At Dig It!, volunteers cared for and beautified a new forest site of over 9,000 tree saplings.

October 5, 2009

Volunteers Green Up and Clean Up Van Cortlandt Park with The Timberland Company and NYC Parks

On Saturday, October 3rd, First Deputy Commissioner Liam Kavanagh joined Theresa Palermo, senior...

November 5, 2008

Parks Breaks Ground on Renovation of Van Cortlandt Park's Parade Ground

The 27 existing soccer, baseball/softball, and cricket fields will be re-graded and redesigned in...

October 22, 2008

Parks Breaks Ground on Renovation of Van Cortlandt Park's Parade Ground

A total of $40 million in DEP Croton Funds will be invested in the Van Cortlandt Park improvements.

September 16, 2008

A Job Well Done at Van Cortlandt Pool

This summer, the New York Daily News visited many of our public pools and cited Van Cortlandt...

June 3, 2008

Van Cortlandt Park Becomes Birdland

Birdland: Hot Birds, Cool Jazz

July 12, 2007

First Croton Funded Playground Is Complete

On June 28, Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined State Senator Jeffrey Klein, State Assemblyman...

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