Pelham Bay Park

Pelham Bay Park is a municipal park in The Bronx, New York City, covering wooded hills, salt marshes, and sandy beach areas along the Long Island Sound. Several trails connect the inland forests with the shoreline, while sports fields and open meadows lie scattered among clusters of trees.

The city acquired the land in the late 19th century from several private owners and transformed the estates into a public recreation area. A preserved mansion from around 1840 recalls the earlier use of the site by wealthy families.

Families use the open meadows for weekend picnics and informal games, while joggers and cyclists follow the coastal paths year-round. The wooded areas attract local fishing groups and birdwatchers who gather near the wetlands.

The grounds open early in the morning and close late in the evening. Several parking lots lie scattered along the main roads, and a subway line provides direct access to the southern entrances.

The coastal wetlands shelter rare plant species seldom found in urban settings. Early morning walkers along the quiet shores often spot herons and other wading birds hunting for fish.

Location: The Bronx

Inception: 1888

Website: http://nycgovparks.org/parks/pelhambaypark

GPS coordinates: 40.86560,-73.80830

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:48