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 
May 26, 2006
Parks Kicks Off Summer Beach Season In New York City
This week, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe joined Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg,...
February 23, 2006
HOW EDITORS INSERTED PARKS INTO NEW YORK CITY
A recent informal survey of Parkies in the Arsenal asked, "Who were the most important people in...
February 10, 2006
Love Blooms In New York City’s Parks
Though New York City is filled with extraordinary dining and extravagant gifts, our natural...
January 20, 2006
Take A Tour Indoors and Out
This weekend, take your pick of indoor wonders or outdoor delights when you choose from a...
January 13, 2006
The Outdoors Beckon This Weekend
Winter winds may have taken a temporary hiatus, but seasonal fun in New York City’s parks are...
December 29, 2005
What’s In A Name?
If you ever studied a Romance language, you were probably often saved by the fact that many...
August 30, 2005
WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN
Pelham Bay Park’s Wildlife Manager details efforts to restore Hunter Island to its original splendor
February 2, 2005
NEW LEADER TAKES THE HELM OF PELHAM BAY PARK
On Monday, February 1, Margot Perron, a long-time devotee of New York City’s green spaces, took...
December 30, 2004
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR IN CITY PARKS
Find out about exciting weekend activities in each borough for all to enjoy...
September 14, 2004
THE GROUNDBREAKING SCOOP
Running Circles around the Competition
The fastest man on earth, Justin Gatlin, said the track in Athens, on which he won the gold...
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




