Pelham Bay Park
Highlights
Siwanoy Trail
The Native American Siwanoy inhabited the land along the coastlines of the Long Island Sound, Eastchester Bay, and Pelham Bay, between Connecticut and the southern Bronx.… Read More
Split Rock
Split Rock is a glacial boulder, divided in half with a large crevice between the two pieces, and is an important part of the history of Pelham Bay Park and the Bronx. It… Read More
The Carriage House at Bartow-Pell Mansion
An architectural and historical treasure, the Carriage House at Bartow-Pell is the only unaltered masonry structure of its type and age still standing in New York City.… Read More
The Islands of Pelham Bay
There are many important islands dotting Pelham Bay as it expands towards Long Island Sound. From this spot on Orchard Beach, one can see Hart Island in the distance, and… Read More
The Lagoon
The lagoon has endured a long history of change. Located in the northeast corner of the Bronx, it originally included LeRoy’s Bay and spread out to meet the Long… Read More
The Meadow
Pelham Bay Park’s Meadow, along with its woodlands, marshes, and islands, is an important, prominent natural resource for New York City. Meadows and fields are the… Read More
Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary/ Hunter Island Marine Zoology and Geology Sanctuary
The Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary and the Hunter Island Marine Zoology and Geology Sanctuary in the northeast Bronx consist of a total of 489 acres of marshes… Read More
Twin Islands
Located east of Hunter Island along the northern point of Orchard Beach, the 19-acre Twin Islands and the surrounding environment are a valuable natural asset to New York… Read More
Directions to Pelham Bay Park

Know Before You Go

Pelham Bay Nature Center is currently closed to the public.

Orchard Beach Nature Center is closed to the public.

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Facilities
- Barbecuing Areas
- Baseball Fields
- Basketball Courts
- Bathrooms
- Beaches
- Bicycling and Greenways
- Bocce Courts
- Dog-friendly Areas
- Eateries
- Fishing
- Football Fields
- Golf Courses
- Great Trees
- Handball Courts
- Hiking Trails
- Historic Houses
- Horseback Riding Trails
- Kayak/Canoe Launch Sites
- Nature Centers
- Playgrounds
- Roller Hockey
- Running Tracks
- Spray Showers
- Tennis Courts
- Wi-Fi Hot Spots