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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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Hunter Island Picnic Area

Location: (s) Orchard Bch Parking Lot To (w) Lagoo

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Friday, April 15, 2011

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Friday, April 23, 2010

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Friday, February 15, 2008

Overall Condition: Unacceptable
Cleanliness: Unacceptable

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

Friday, November 9, 2007

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Thursday, July 6, 2006

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Tuesday, July 12, 2005

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Thursday, October 14, 2004

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Wednesday, July 7, 2004

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Thursday, September 4, 2003

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Wednesday, May 28, 2003

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Tuesday, July 2, 2002

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 Sidewalks

Tuesday, October 30, 2001

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 Sidewalks

Wednesday, April 4, 2001

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 Sidewalks	Paved Surfaces

Wednesday, July 19, 2000

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Tuesday, December 21, 1999

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Wednesday, April 28, 1999

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

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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