Van Cortlandt Park

May 30, 2001

CONGRATULATIONS TO NINE FINE EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

Carlos M. (The Stone) Viera is Bronx's Employee of the Month for May. The Stone joined...

May 10, 2001

114 PARKIES TRAINED IN SECURITY

In order to become a security officer in New York, applicants need to complete an eight-hour...

April 26, 2001

A NEW NATURE TRAIL IS DEDICATED IN THE BRONX

Previously, when a park user wished to cross Van Cortlandt Park from east to west, highways...

April 9, 2001

COLUMBIA STUDENTS TAKE ACTION IN NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS

"When they are directed toward a single park, volunteer efforts can provoke real change in...

March 15, 2001

SELECTED RANGER WALKS & TALKS FOR MARCH

THE BRONX: Saturday, March 17: VALENTINE-VARIAN HOUSE. Explore this 1758 home, the second...

March 1, 2001

BIRDING IN VAN CORTLANDT PARK

When Adelaida Del Pilar began birding in the Ramble, the only species she knew was pigeon....

February 22, 2001

HERE COMES THE BRIDLE TRAIL 2,200 FEET NEWLY RENOVATED

On February 21, 2001, a representative of State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation...

February 14, 2001

FORE! IT’S A JOLLY GOOD DESIGN

The golf-themed design of a new playground tells, in imaginative detail, a history of the...

February 12, 2001

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF PARKS ANNUAL AWARDS!

Christopher P. (Boswell Croswell) Osgood , Rookie of the Year: BC became a Parkie on July...

February 9, 2001

SELECTED RANGER WALKS & TALKS FOR FEBRUARY

THE BRONX: Sunday, February 18: GEORGE SLEPT HERE. In honor of Washington's Birthday, tour...

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