Pelham Bay Park

August 7, 2019

FORGET THE VACATION- TAKE A STAYCATION: NYC PARKS UNVEILS SUMMER STAYCATION GUIDE

Miss your chance to take a vacation, or just looking for the perfect way to make the most of the...

May 25, 2018

NEW YORK CITY’S 14 MILES OF PUBLIC BEACHES OPEN THIS WEEKEND

NYC Parks reminds all beach-goers to be safe in and around the water this summer, and only swim...

March 28, 2018

SPRING BREAK: NYC PARKS’ URBAN PARK RANGERS OFFER SCHOOL RECESS FUN FOR KIDS ACROSS THE CITY

Rangers to lead free archery lessons, nature exploration, wilderness survival activities and...

October 3, 2017

NYC PARKS OPENS OUTDOOR GYM AND NATURE WALK AT PELHAM BAY PARK

Bronx park receives more than $880K in outdoor exercise equipment for all ages and...

June 22, 2015

NYC Parks Deploys AT&T Street Charge Units At The Beach

Solar Powered Charging Stations Allow Beach Goers at Rockaway, South and Midland, Orchard and...

February 10, 2015

Historic House: Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

This is the first in a series of articles on NYC Parks Historic Houses. There are 23 historic...

May 23, 2014

NYC Parks Kicks Off Summer Beach Season In New York City

NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, announces that the City’s public...

January 16, 2014

Go Explore The Wonders Of Winter

The Promenade at Orchard Beach. Ready for a wintery adventure up north this month? You...

October 16, 2013

NYC Parks Celebrates First Year Of Partnership With Natural Areas Conservancy

NYC Parks recently celebrated the first year of its partnership with the Natural Areas...

October 4, 2013

Nyc Parks Celebrates First Year Of Partnership With Natural Areas Conservancy In Tour Of Pelham Bay

NYC Parks today celebrated the first year of its partnership with the Natural Areas Conservancy...

Know Before You Go

Orchard Beach and Promenade

All City beaches will be closed to swimming Tuesday, August 4, due to the dangerous conditions predicted as an effect of Tropical Storm Isaias--lifeguards will not be on duty.