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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

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Central Woodland

Location: (s) City Island Rd To (w) Pelham Bridge

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Overall Condition: Unacceptable
Cleanliness: Unacceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Weeds	Graffiti Litter
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trails Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Sidewalks

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Weeds	Litter
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trails Water Bodies	Trees
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Ice Litter
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trails Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trails Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces

Friday, November 14, 2008

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Weeds	Litter
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trails Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trails Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Ice	Litter
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trails Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Weeds	Litter
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trails Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Weeds	Litter
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Weeds	Litter
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Paved Surfaces Sidewalks	Fences

Thursday, March 9, 2006

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces

Friday, October 14, 2005

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Fences Paved Surfaces

Friday, April 22, 2005

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Weeds	Litter
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Water Bodies	Trees
Structural	Fences Paved Surfaces

Thursday, October 14, 2004

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Fences Paved Surfaces

Thursday, January 22, 2004

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Trees Water Bodies		Lawns Trails
Structural	Fences Paved Surfaces

Tuesday, March 25, 2003

Overall Condition: Unacceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Weeds	Litter
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trees Water Bodies	Trails
Structural	Fences Sidewalks	Paved Surfaces

Friday, August 30, 2002

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Weeds	Litter
Landscape	Lawns Trails Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces

Friday, December 28, 2001

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trails Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces

Wednesday, May 30, 2001

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trails Trees		Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces

Wednesday, March 29, 2000

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Weeds	Litter
Landscape	Lawns Trails Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Sidewalks

Tuesday, January 11, 2000

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Lawns Trails Trees Water Bodies
Structural	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces Sidewalks

Thursday, August 5, 1999

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Water Bodies	Trees
Structural	Fences Paved Surfaces

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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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Community Board: 10,12
Council District: 12, 13
Council Member: Larry B. Seabrook
, James Vacca
Park ID: X039