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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!
Van Cortlandt Park
NYC - Westchester County Line, Van Cortlandt Park S. bet. Broadway and Jerome Ave.
Bronx
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 1146.43
News 
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...
January 9, 2001
JANUARY ’01 RANGER WALKS & TALKS
THE BRONX: Saturday, January 13: HIKE THE NORTH WOODS. With the mosquitoes out of our way...
December 12, 2000
AT OLMSTED INNOVATIVE DESIGNS LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR EXCITING RECREATION
Before some of us ever hear of Capital Design projects, they reach a landmark moment-when the...
September 13, 2000
MENAGERIE OF ANIMAL ART MOVES INTO ARSENAL GALLERY
Commissioner Henry J. (StarQuest) Stern hosted festivities in the Arsenal Gallery on...
August 31, 2000
GREAT GREEN GIRAFFE BRINGS “YEAR OF THE TOPIARY” TO THE BRONX
At Parks, we love plants and we love animals, and topiary is the perfect way to bring...
Directions to Van Cortlandt Park
Know Before You Go
There are currently 2 construction projects taking place in this park that are affecting access to its amenities.
The Parade Ground cricket fields are closed for reconstruction. The northern section of the Parade Ground has been reconstructed and the ball fields are open. The Van Cortlandt Stadium field was also reconstructed and reopened. 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: Fall 2012
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
Events
Facilities
Barbecuing Areas
Baseball Fields
Basketball Courts
Bathrooms
Bicycling and Greenways
Bocce Courts
Cricket Fields
Dog Runs
Eateries
Fishing
Fitness Equipment
Football Fields
Golf Courses
Handball Courts
Hiking Trails
Historic Houses
Horseback Riding Trails
Nature Centers
Playgrounds
Pools
Running Tracks
Soccer Fields
Spray Showers
Tennis Courts
Water Fountains
