Pelham Bay Park


Pelham Bay Park

Parks Directory of the United States / Urban Parks / New YorkAddress:Bruckner Blvd & Middletown & Shore Rds
Bronx, NY 10464

Phone:718-430-1890
Fax:718-430-1893
Web: www.nycgovparks.org
Size: 2,764 acres.
Location:Northeast Bronx, off the New England Thruway and the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Facilities:Visitor center, picnic areas, beach, trails, bridle path, stable, exercise areas, historic sites, wildlife refuge, environmental center, sports areas, playgrounds.
Activities:Boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, running, horseback riding, golf, tennis, baseball, basketball, football, soccer.
Special Features:The city's largest park, it's most popular feature is Orchard Beach, a115-acre, 1.1-mile long area on Long Island Sound that includes a sandybeach, a promenade, a central pavilion and food court, a games area,and two picnic areas.

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