PARK FACT:
The Meadow-25 acres of switchgrass, sesame grass, and bayberry shrubs just off Orchard Beach-is reminiscent of a mid-western prairie. The site was "created" by accident when topsoil was removed during the 1930s beach construction.
Pelham Bay Park
Hutchinson River, Long Island Sound bet. Bronc County Line and Middletown Rd., Watt Ave.
Bronx
Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner
Acres: 2771.75
More than three times the size of Manhattan's Central Park, Pelham Bay Park is the City's largest park property. Visitors to the park enjoy miles of bridle paths and hiking trails, Orchard Beach, the Bartow-Pell Mansion, two golf courses, and a breathtaking 13-mile saltwater shoreline that hugs Long Island Sound. Athletes frequent its numerous fields and courts while children frolic in its playgrounds. Pelham Bay Park also has a wide and diverse range of plant and animal life and features prime locations to view one of nature's most skillful hunters, the osprey.
Walk a mile or two on the land that has passed through the hands of the Siwanoy Indians, Ann Hutchinson, and the Continental Army, to name a few. Visit Pelham Bay Park today.
Discover the history of Pelham Bay Park
Events
Nature Exploration: Siwanoy Trail (Moderate)
Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and reduce stress. Regardless of the intensity level, it is a great...
Featured Monument
American Boy
Who is this handsome fellow, and how did he wind up in Pelham Bay Park? Get to know American Boy!
Facilities
Barbecuing Areas
Baseball Fields
Basketball Courts
Bathrooms
Beaches
Bicycling and Greenways
Bocce Courts
Dog Runs
Eateries
Football Fields
Golf Courses
Handball Courts
Hiking Trails
Historic Houses
Horseback Riding Trails
Kayak/Canoe Launch Sites
Nature Centers
Playgrounds
Roller Hockey
Running Tracks
Soccer Fields
Spray Showers
Tennis Courts
Water Fountains
Pelham Bay Park Panorama
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Directions to Pelham Bay Park

Know Before You Go
The nature center building is closed. This project will reconstruct the Nature Center by restoring the exterior and upgrading the interior of the building. Enhancements will include renovated restrooms with ADA compliant ramps, new doors, restored windows, exterior/ interior lighting, fencing, signage, floors, plumbing fixtures, and upgrades to the building’s ventilation system. Please pardon our appearance.
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2011

News
Highlights
Contacts
| Pelham Bay Park Administrator's Office | (718) 430-1890 |
| Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum | (718) 885-1461 |
| Park Enforcement Patrol | (718) 430-1815 |
| Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Course | (718) 885-1258 |
| Turtle Cove Driving Range | (718) 885-2646 |
| Orchard Beach Nature Center | (718) 885-3466 |
| Urban Park Rangers | (718) 548-0912 |
| Events and General Parks Information | 311 |
| Bronx Equestrian Center | (718) 885-0551 |
| Friends of Pelham Bay Park | (718) 430-1890 |
| Bronx Recreation: General Information | (718) 430-1825 |
| Bronx Recreation: Special Events Permits | (718) 430-1848 |
| Bronx Recreation: Sports Permits | (718) 430-1840 |
| Bronx Recreation: Tennis Permits | (718) 430-1848 |










