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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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Bartow-pell Woods

Location: (s) Lagoon To (n) Shore Rd To (sw) Barto

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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, September 24, 2010

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, May 13, 2010

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

Tuesday, February 9, 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

Friday, October 9, 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

Tuesday, December 30, 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

Tuesday, April 8, 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

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

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, November 9, 2006

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

Tuesday, February 7, 2006

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Friday, October 28, 2005

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Thursday, July 28, 2005

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

Wednesday, November 3, 2004

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 Paved Surfaces

Thursday, June 24, 2004

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

Wednesday, March 3, 2004

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Tuesday, August 12, 2003

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, October 3, 2002

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Wednesday, February 27, 2002

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, April 12, 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	Paved Surfaces

Friday, March 10, 2000

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, April 15, 1999

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Glass Graffiti Litter Weeds
Landscape	Horticultural Areas Lawns Trails Trees Water Bodies
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