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
Highlights
Rodman’s Neck
The peninsula of Rodman’s Neck is located south of Orchard Beach between Eastchester Bay and City Island. The peninsula of Rodman’s Neck is located… Read More
Siwanoy Trail
The Native American Siwanoy inhabited the land along the coastlines of the Long Island Sound, Eastchester Bay, and Pelham Bay, between Connecticut and the southern Bronx.… Read More
Split Rock
Split Rock is a glacial boulder, divided in half with a large crevice between the two pieces, and is an important part of the history of Pelham Bay Park and the Bronx. It… Read More
The Carriage House at Bartow-Pell Mansion
An architectural and historical treasure, the Carriage House at Bartow-Pell is the only unaltered masonry structure of its type and age still standing in New York City.… Read More
The Islands of Pelham Bay
There are many important islands dotting Pelham Bay as it expands towards Long Island Sound. From this spot on Orchard Beach, one can see Hart Island in the distance, and… Read More
The Lagoon
The lagoon has endured a long history of change. Located in the northeast corner of the Bronx, it originally included LeRoy’s Bay and spread out to meet the Long… Read More
The Meadow
Pelham Bay Park’s Meadow, along with its woodlands, marshes, and islands, is an important, prominent natural resource for New York City. Meadows and fields are the… Read More
Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary/ Hunter Island Marine Zoology and Geology Sanctuary
The Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary and the Hunter Island Marine Zoology and Geology Sanctuary in the northeast Bronx consist of a total of 489 acres of marshes… Read More
Twin Islands
Located east of Hunter Island along the northern point of Orchard Beach, the 19-acre Twin Islands and the surrounding environment are a valuable natural asset to New York… Read More
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

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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




