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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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Twin Island

Location: (n) Two Trees Island To (e) Long Island

Friday, January 13, 2012

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Friday, March 25, 2011

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Friday, November 12, 2010

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Friday, July 9, 2010

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Friday, November 13, 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	Fences Paved Surfaces

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Overall Condition: Unacceptable
Cleanliness: Unacceptable

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

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

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, July 19, 2006

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, January 25, 2006

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, August 19, 2005

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, April 14, 2004

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

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	Benches Fences		Paved Surfaces

Wednesday, February 26, 2003

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

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

Tuesday, September 10, 2002

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, March 22, 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	Benches Fences Paved Surfaces

Wednesday, January 16, 2002

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

Tuesday, June 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

Tuesday, July 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

Wednesday, March 31, 1999

Overall Condition: Acceptable
Cleanliness: Acceptable

Name	Acceptable	Unacceptable	Not Rated
Cleanliness	Graffiti Litter Weeds	Glass
Landscape	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