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Capital Projects
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In order to invest in the care of our parks, we must regularly redesign and rebuild our city’s parks and facilities. We do this through designing, procuring, and building capital projects. Find out more information about capital projects taking place within this park by choosing a project below.
Active Projects
| Project | Location | Phase | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Cortlandt Park Broadway Entrance Reconstruction | Broadway at West 242nd Street | Construction | |
| Van Cortlandt Park Greenhouse Reconstruction | Between Van Cortlandt Park East and Major Deegan Expressway at East 242nd Street. | Procurement | |
| Van Cortlandt Park Indian Fields Ballfields Reconstruction | East 233rd Street between Jerome Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park East | Construction | |
| Van Cortlandt Park Playground Construction | Broadway and Mosholu Avenue | Construction | |
| Van Cortlandt Park Putnam Greenway Construction | City line to Van Cortlandt Park South | Construction | |
| Van Cortlandt Park Skate Park Construction | Broadway and Van Cortlandt Park South | Construction | |
| Woodlawn Playground Comfort Station Reconstruction | Van Cortlandt Park East between Oneida Avenue and Kepler Avenue | Design | |
| Woodlawn Playground Spray Shower Reconstruction | Van Cortlandt Park East between Oneida Avenue and Kepler Avenue | Procurement |
Proposed Projects
This is a tentative project list, as not all proposed projects will become active projects. To learn more about proposed projects, visit our How We Build Parks page.
- Classic Playground Fitness Equipment Installation
- Van Cortlandt Park Birding Bridge Reconstruction
- Woodlawn Playground Reconstruction
Completed Projects
| Project | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx and Queens Roofing Systems Reconstruction (CNYG-3009M) | View Details | |
| Citywide Pool Plumbing Systems Reconstruction (CNYG-714M) | View Details | |
| Old Croton Aqueduct Signage Installation | View Details | |
| Van Cortlandt Park Dog Run Construction | View Details |
How We Build Parks
Visit our How We Build Parks page to learn more about the three main phases of the city’s capital process and how a project becomes eligible for capital funding.
Directions to Van Cortlandt Park
Know Before You Go
There are currently 2 service interruptions affecting access within this park.
Van Cortlandt Park
Due to construction at Broadway and West 242nd Street, the entrance near the subway is closed. Please access the park at the stairway adjacent to the public comfort station (Broadway & Manhattan College Parkway). There is an accessible entrance at the end of the block. The barbecuing area at Van Cortlandt Park has temporarily been moved behind the Nature Center. For more information on the progress of this construction project, please visit our Capital Project Tracker page.
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2020
Putnam Trail
The Putnam Greenway Trail is currently closed for construction. For north-south access, runners and pedestrians can use the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail (enter at Mosholu Parkway & Van Cortlandt Park South), and bicyclists and pedestrians can use Broadway. For more information on the progress of this construction project, please visit our Capital Project Tracker page.
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2020
News
Events
Facilities
- Barbecuing Areas
Baseball Fields
Basketball Courts
Bathrooms
Bicycling and Greenways
Bocce Courts
Cricket Fields
Dog-friendly Areas
Eateries
Fishing
Fitness Equipment
Football Fields
Golf Courses
Great Trees
Handball Courts- Hiking Trails
Historic Houses
Horseback Riding Trails
Nature Centers
Outdoor Pools
Playgrounds
Running Tracks
Soccer Fields
Spray Showers
Tennis Courts
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