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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
News 
August 16, 2011
Summer Interns Pitch In For Day Of Service
A Spruce-Up at Orchard Beach!
October 29, 2010
Restoring the Orchard Beach Shoreline
Parks and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are bringing 250,000 cubic yards of sand to the...
October 22, 2010
This Weekend In Parks
See what's on schedule in our parks this weekend.
October 21, 2010
Latino Society Honors Parkies at 2010 Alma Awards
On Tuesday, October 12, the Parks Latino Society commemorated Hispanic Heritage Month with its...
September 29, 2010
Army Corps Awards $10.6 Million Contract for Shoreline Protection at Orchard Beach
The project will replace about 250,000 cubic yards of beach fill on Orchard Beach.
September 24, 2010
This Weekend In Parks
See what's on the schedule for this Saturday and Sunday in our parks.
September 22, 2010
Autumnal Equinox: Parks Foliage Guide
Today marks the official autumnal equinox. Check out the Parks' fall foliage guide inside.
June 17, 2010
Parks & Recreation to Launch Imagination Playground Tour throughout NYC Boroughs this Summer
Imagination Playground is a breakthrough playspace concept conceived and designed by architect...
May 28, 2010
Parks Kicks Off Summer Beach Season in New York City
New York City’s beaches will open to the public this Saturday, May 29, with lifeguards on...
October 24, 2009
5,000 Volunteers Brave the Rain and Mud to Plant 20,000 Trees Citywide
The MillionTreesNYC Fall Planting Day coincides with the semiannual It’s My Park Day...
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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