Van Cortlandt Park

July 2, 2007

City Pools Make A Splash

Last Friday, Commissioner Adrian Benepe and children from local recreation centers kicked off...

June 28, 2007

Parks Cuts Ribbon On Sachkerah Woods Playground In Van Cortlandt Park

$2.9 million playground is first new playground completed with Croton Filtration Funding...

April 20, 2007

Announcing Free Cityparks Seniors Fitness Program Starting April 30

City Parks Foundation is pleased to announce the start of its Spring 2007 CityParks Seniors...

December 15, 2006

The American White Pelican Graces Van Cortlandt Park In A Rare Holiday Treat

On Wednesday, December 13, 2006, Parks Naturalist David Künstler spotted an American White...

August 15, 2006

Birds Sang As Golf Clubs “Swang” On The Van Cortlandt Golf Course

The 10th Annual John Muir Benefit Golf Tournament took to the fairways of the Van Cortlandt Golf...

June 23, 2006

This Weekend In Parks

See what fun things are happening on in your borough this weekend!

February 24, 2006

Exercise Your Brain This Weekend

Whether you’re looking to learn about animal habitats or celebrate the last weekend of Black...

February 23, 2006

HOW EDITORS INSERTED PARKS INTO NEW YORK CITY

A recent informal survey of Parkies in the Arsenal asked, "Who were the most important people in...

February 10, 2006

Love Blooms In New York City’s Parks

Though New York City is filled with extraordinary dining and extravagant gifts, our natural...

January 18, 2006

Two Hawks Head Home

When Bronx resident Sue Burgos found a large injured bird in her apartment building’s...

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