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PARK FACT:
Indian Lake was named by imaginative young boys who envisioned the Native Americans that enjoyed the body of water prior to them.
Crotona Park
Crotona Park North to South, Fulton Av to Southern Blvd and Crotona Park East
Bronx
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 127.50
Named after the Greek colony of Croton, known for its Olympic athletes, Crotona Park has served the Bronx community steadily since its purchase by the City in 1888. Among naturalists, the park is widely known for its variety of tree species (28 in all) and gorgeous 3.3-acre lake, which serves as home to turtles, ducks, and fish.
However, manmade structures within the park thrill visitors as well. Crotona Park’s pool is the largest in the borough at 300 feet. Tennis buffs happily head to the park’s 20 hard courts during the warm season, and baseball teams flock to its five diamonds. In addition, families log many hours romping in the eleven playgrounds spread throughout the park.
Young and old alike agree; Crotona Park is worth a Saturday spent exploring its wonders.
Discover the history of Crotona Park
Events
SummerStage: A King of Infinite Space
American rock collides with Shakespeare in the SummerStage commissioned, theatrical concert event, A King of Infinite...
Featured Facility
Crotona Pool
You might consider Crotona Pool a life saver when you're hot in the summer, but for many people in the 1930s, it was a real life saver.
Facilities
POLL
Directions to Crotona Park
Know Before You Go
A portion of the park is closed. This project will reconstruct the existing playgrounds and entrances along the eastern edge of Tremont Park. A lawn will replace the deteriorated bocce court and pathways between the two playgrounds. Other enhancements include new benches, swings, play equipment, water play areas, fencing, and two new ADA ramps at the existing comfort station. Please pardon our appearance.
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2011
VIRTUAL TOUR
See how all these great park features come together and determine your best way to reach them by playing with our interactive Crotona Park map!
