St. Mary's Park
Highlights
Gil Scott-Heron Amphitheater
What was here before? This site was once part of the estate of Jonas Bronck (1600-43), for whom the Bronx is named. Later, the land was held by the family of… Read More
St. Mary’s Park - Atlantic Flyway
The bald eagle, a national symbol of strength and freedom, was formerly listed as an endangered species. Although this majestic bird no longer nests here, it can still be… Read More
St. Mary’s Recreation Center
St. Mary’s Recreation Center was the first indoor recreation facility to open in New York City. After World War II, Parks Commissioner Robert Moses (1888-1981)… Read More
Directions to St. Mary's Park

Know Before You Go

As a part of our Anchor Parks initiative, reconstruction of the southern section of St. Mary's Park is now underway. This project includes reconstruction of the park’s pathways, passive central area, amphitheater and west comfort station. Follow this project on the Parks Capital Tracker for updates.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2021

To improve the experience and offerings for NYC Parks recreation center
members, NYC Parks will soon begin capital renovations to St. Mary's
Recreation Center.
St. Mary's Recreation Center will be closed for approximately 18 months to
address these renovations, starting on Monday, May 16, 2022.

News
- NYC YOUTH INSTALL 2,000 SQFT OF GREEN ROOF ATOP ST. MARY’S REC CENTER IN THE BRONX
- NYC PARKS LEADS THE CITY IN GREEN ROOF DEVELOPMENT: ADDS 50,000 SQFT AND CREATES NEW YOUTH SUSTAINABILITY CORPS
- NYC PARKS AND DEPUTY MAYOR ALICIA GLEN BREAK GROUND ON ANCHOR PARKS’ ASTORIA PARK PROJECT AND UNVEIL SCHEMATIC DESIGNS FOR ANCHOR PARKS CITY-WIDE PROJECTS