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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

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Hutchinson River, Long Island Sound bet. Bronc County Line and Middletown Rd., Watt Ave.

Bronx

Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner

Acres: 2771.75

Monuments

American Boy

American Boy

Standing male figure with plaque mounted on front of pedestal

Bronx Victory Memorial

Bronx Victory Memorial

Corinthian column surmounted by standing figure (heroic scale), on pedestal with four-corner extensions bearing urns; fronted by right and left base elements each with a bas-relief; terrace with steps at front has six urns

Glover's Rock

Glover's Rock

Tablet on natural boulder

Huntington Estate Animal Cemetery

Huntington Estate Animal Cemetery

5 markers with inscriptions

Liam O'Brien Memorial

Liam O'Brien Memorial

Plaque set in base within frame (?)

Michael Colombo

Michael Colombo

Tablet on wall

Pell Graves

Pell Graves

4 granite posts, 7 gravestones

Stephen Sabatini Memorial

Stephen Sabatini Memorial

Plaque set in base within frame (?)

Vanities Flagstaff

Vanities Flagstaff

Mast used as flagstaff

Directions to Pelham Bay Park

MTA Trip Planner: Get Subway and Bus Directions to this 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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