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
News 
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 sponsored by...
July 14, 2009
NYC Parks and American Golf Cut Ribbon on Renovations to Historic Pelham and Split Rock Golf Courses
With improved links, a new catering facility, pro shop, and an updated club house, these historic...
May 22, 2009
Parks Kicks Off Summer Beach Season in New York City
The City’s beaches will open to the public this Saturday, May 23, with lifeguards on duty daily,...
March 3, 2009
Before They Were Parks (Part II)
We continue our look at the history behind some of New York City’s most popular parks.
September 8, 2008
Marianne Anderson Named Pelham Bay Park Administrator
Congratulations to Marianne O’Hea Anderson, who was appointed as the new Administrator of...
August 1, 2008
This Weekend in Parks
Hoops in the Sun, Slideluck Potshow, Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, and much more!
May 27, 2008
Which Way to the Beach?
Over the three-day Memorial Day Weekend, more than 228,000 New Yorkers visited the City’s beaches.
May 23, 2008
Parks Kicks Off Summer Beach Season in New York City
New York City's beaches open for fun in the sun!
October 1, 2007
Queens Residents Win Championship At Parks’ 13Th Annual Citywide Bocce Tournament
More than 300 bocce players from all over the City and State competed in parks in all five...
September 14, 2007
This Weekend In Parks
Manhattan Journey to Fort Washington Park this Saturday, September 15, between 12 p.m. and 5...
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