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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 
January 3, 2001
CONCESSIONAIRES PLACE BIDS AT THE ARSENAL
The Arsenal Gallery was a theatre for dramatic public process December 19, when over 100...
December 15, 2000
PARKIE GARY CULLEN RECEIVES PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
Tuesday, December 12, 2000 Park Supervisor Gary (Fat Cat) Cullen received New York's...
December 11, 2000
BREAKING THE CONTRACT:
WHEN PELHAM BAY PARKLAND IS MISUSED BRONX PEP INTERVENES.
The fine for dumping debris in Pelham Bay Park is $1000 to $4000 dollars. It's a waste of...
December 1, 2000
ANIMAL SAFARI IN THE CONCRETE JUNGLE
Rarely does Commissioner Henry J. (StarQuest) Stern speak on behalf of...
November 28, 2000
THE PROOF IS IN THE PLAYGROUND: PARKS FULFILLS ITS MISSION AS A TRULY PUBLIC SPACE
Implicit in public parks is a message to New Yorkers: we welcome all park uses and...
November 6, 2000
PARKS CELEBRATES 8 GREAT EMPLOYEES OF OCTOBER 2000
Daniel "Marathon Man" Moon is the Bronx's Employee of the Month for October. Daniel...
October 4, 2000
BYE BYE BEEKER: OPERATIONS COORDINATOR SAYS FAREWELL TO PARKS
Parks bid goodbye to Rebekah (Beeker) Scheinfeld at a party at the Central Park...
August 10, 2000
PARKS CLASS OF 2000 BEATS THE HEAT AT ORCHARD BEACH
On Wednesday, August 9, Commissioner Henry J. (Star Quest) Stern joined members of...
August 8, 2000
HOLY MACKEREL! PARKS RESCUES THOUSANDS OF CENTRAL PARK FISH
On Monday, August 7, Commissioner Henry J . (StarQuest) Stern helped kick off a...
Directions to Pelham Bay 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
Events
Facilities
Barbecuing Areas
Baseball Fields
Basketball Courts
Bathrooms
Beaches
Bicycling and Greenways
Bocce Courts
Dog Runs
Eateries
Football Fields
Golf Courses
Handball Courts
Hiking Trails
Historic Houses
Horseback Riding Trails
Kayak/Canoe Launch Sites
Nature Centers
Playgrounds
Roller Hockey
Running Tracks
Soccer Fields
Spray Showers
Tennis Courts
Water Fountains
