Van Cortlandt Park
Highlights
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Fountain
This ornamental horse trough and drinking fountain honors jurist Algernon Sydney Sullivan (1826–1887). It is adjacent to the Van Cortlandt Park Golf House and Lake,… Read More
Allen Shandler Recreation Area
Born January 9, 1951, to Frank and Sylvia Shandler, Allen Shandler was a local boy known for his vigor and integrity. In 1962, at just eleven years old, he was diagnosed… Read More
Classic Playground
Playgrounds and play equipment have always been designed with the goal of developing child creativity and improvisation. Classic Playground is named for the collection… Read More
Croton Woods
Croton Woods is named for the Old Croton Aqueduct that once ran through Van Cortlandt Park. In 1833, New York City’s water supply was inadequate and, when faced… Read More
General Josiah Porter Statue
Who is this monument dedicated to? General Josiah Porter (1830–1894) is reputed to have been the first Harvard College graduate to enlist in the Union Army… Read More
Grand Central Stones
The Grand Central Stones in Van Cortlandt Park are a surprising and important part of the history of Grand Central Terminal, one of the nation’s most important… Read More
Gun Hill Meadow
Gun Hill Meadow is named for a January 25, 1777 Revolutionary War battle that took place near this site. Gun Hill Road, then known as Kingsbridge Road, was an important… Read More
Healy Field
This ball field honors Sean Healy (1960-1990) an assistant district attorney and Woodlawn native. Born on August 24, 1960, Healy was the youngest of five children… Read More
Indian Field
This tract of land honors Chief Abraham Ninham and the 17 Mohican Indians who died here during a mission to aid the Americans in the Revolutionary War. On August 31,… Read More
John Muir Trail
By hiking a nature trail, you honor the spirit of John Muir. This great Scottish-American preservationist can be considered the father of our National Parks, and founder… Read More
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Bicycling and Greenways
Bocce Courts
Cricket Fields
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Football Fields
Golf Courses
Great Trees
Handball Courts
Hiking Trails
Historic Houses
Horseback Riding Trails
Nature Centers
Outdoor Pools
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Skate Parks
Soccer Fields
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