Pelham Bay Park

If you thought Central Park was big, you need to come to this park immediately. With a large track and field area that puts Soundview Parks to shame, easy accessibility from the 6 train, free parking, a bunch of pathways to walk along and enjoy the sights (especially now that its Autumn), a few nice statues to look at, a big playground, a number of different sports courts, and a bunch of areas to sit down and have a barbecue with your family and friends. Great views of the water and city skyline as well, especially a bit closer to nighttime. You cant even see all of the park in one day unless you wanna challenge yourself. Not only that, I felt very safe during my walk through the park, and others that Ive encountered have been quite friendly. 10/10 park and highly recommend it.

I love this park. I have one closer to me but it’s so congested with the influx of illegal immigrants in the area I can’t enjoy it anymore. But coming to this park is refreshing to walk around without crowds of people and volleyball nets everywhere. There are baseball fields, playgrounds, a newly renovated track and field with a outdoor workout area and plenty of walking paths. There is a good-sized parking lot at the rear of the park and it even has an ev charging area for electric or hybrid cars. My dogs love the openness of being able to freely walk, run and play and I genuinely enjoy coming here and walking along seeing other families enjoying the space too.

I went to visit the beach, it was a very calm day, I had years I didn’t visit, but today I loved everything of it, the kids park very clean and nice. It was very safe, a lot of life guards even though it was a slow day. We had so much fun.

The park has a playground with the biggest jungle gym/playset I have ever seen. Lots of places to stay in the shade, clean grounds, and a great place to spend the day. Two things that should be updated...1. the bathrooms. Right now the door is open and theres a stall right there almost at the door, 2. there are zero food vendors. The only thing there is an ice cream truck who charges $12 for a milk shake. Bring your own lunch.

Pelham Bay Park is a very underrated park! Definitely recommend taking the 6 up to the last stop to enjoy the views. Not an urban park, but feels like actual nature. Bring water and sunscreen.

MY FAVORITE LOCAL PARK. I almost got robbed though I was walking through a sketchy area cause I thought it was safe until I saw and heard a man with a ski mask walking closer behind me I felt a primal fear and I called my boyfriend thank God he answered and then a couple was heading my direction and the man disappeared to another area in the forest im 100% sure I almost got robbed but I love this park even though weird sketchy witch craft stuff happens here

Massive park with beach, nature center, historical sites, and hiking. Great birding too.

Took my daughter to horseback riding. She’s five. The entire experience from beginning to end was the best. I am a single mother on a budget. Trying to find something I only can do with my daughter as she gets bigger. I would recommend this for anyone but especially for people in my unique position. My daughter’s father’s family is in her life a lot. The petty battles I go through with them because they have to do better than me alone is insane and just so sad. But nothing can be perfect. I have it a lot better than most in that regard. My credit will suffer that’s all…

Love the out doors. I been coming here for 30 years and always seem to stay the same. Great paths to walk thru. Great view

This is the largest park in NYC and one of the most beautiful and relaxing parks. There is a track, tennis and basketball courts and a baseball field. There is also a nice walking trail and a quiet hidden scenic view of the water.It is not a tourist spot, which makes it a nice family park and my favorite place to think, walk, and relax. Week days are the best.

A beautiful day. It was calm and pleasant and not too loud. The earlier the better

Very nice, low key park. The main problem with this park is there is a NYPD shooting range across the bay. This means it is never peaceful. As you try for a nice peaceful walk, it will be inundated with sounds of automatic weapons and gunfire as if you are running through a battle zone. It can be very disturbing. You can have barbecues in the picnic area. There are tennis courts, a dog park, a very nice park for all age children with an attached basketball court and bathrooms. It is kept clean and attended by the nyc parks department. There are softball/baseball areas and very close to city island.

Lovely park, very spacious, and people there are respectful and friendly. They have track for running, the baseball field, and the water area for kids to play. There are also other areas at local that are great. The bathroom was well maintained, and that is plus for me with any location.

Great park to go for a nature walk, it has so much to offer for everyone. They have two playgrounds, one for smaller kids and another for ages 4 and up. Lots of picnic and bbq areas. There is also a small water area past the dog park in the back which is pretty easy to miss if you’re not familiar with the park. I must say that they need to at least update the playground equipment. Pelham Bay Park has so much potential to be amazing but I don’t understand why the people in charge don’t put much into it.

Wow! Where has this very large public park been hidden for so long?! In plain site and so easy to get to and park, an outdoor day of hiking and beaches and relaxing. Many Bar B Queing going on and a nice and relaxing place to visit. And enjoy a very different view of Long Island and the Bronx. Put it on your list!!

We went to the doggie park. Very nice there are two doggie parks. One for little dogs and one for big dogs.

Not only does it have two parks for the kids to play, with swings and slides, and a doggie park, and BBQ area, but theres this beautiful view in the back area. Great for fishing or a hike or a picnic with a view. Wait for dry weather or youll mess up your footwear with mud.

It was cold when we went so we really couldnt appreciate it but he enjoyed it and thats why we really went there.

Lovely park to visit, with lots of things to do. Its delightful to stroll through, though there are many fallen trees after the various storms. Its next to a lake so high winds are to be expected. Many beautiful flowers and places for communities to meet and exercise. There also a dog park which gets avid use, a good place to meet people too.

One of the biggest park in the city of New York lots of tree and still very green, the only thing most people don’t dispose their garbage properly. Workers always tried to do there job properly, thanks to that.

01-06-2024, First time here!!Nice place, well designed field layouts, good conditioned greens, very kind staffs, nice bunker designs, only 20 min from NJ.Definitely, I would come back.

Huge park, was a lot of fun to bike ride. Expect a tonne of cars with radios blasting in the parking lot. The sandy beaches are very nice, and some great hiking trails. My wife and I took mountain bikes on the trails as well and enjoyed the off roading. I believe the park officially opens next weekend and will charge a fee.

If youre going for anything, except the beach water, youll have a great time. This is the only place wherein old school NY is still the vibe (at least for me)- from boom boxes everywhere, paddle ball, basketball, sprinklers in the park, shaved ice, sangria fountains, etc. LOVED the vibe. Definitely avoid the bathroom, if possible.

Pelham Bay Park is like New York City’s hidden treasure chest—expansive, diverse, and brimming with natural beauty. 🌳**Design**: This is NYC’s largest park, even bigger than Central Park! It boasts everything from salt marshes and forests to playgrounds and trails. Orchard Beach, sometimes called the Bronx Riviera, offers a sandy escape within the city.**History**: The park has a rich history, having been the site of skirmishes during the American Revolution. The Bartow-Pell Mansion, nestled within the park, provides a glimpse into the life of 19th-century New Yorkers.**Amenities**: With over 2,700 acres, theres no shortage of activities. The park features numerous sports fields, picnic areas, hiking trails, and even a golf course. The Nature Center is a great spot for educational programs and wildlife spotting.**Experience**: A visit here feels like a mini-vacation. Whether you’re hiking the trails, exploring the historic sites, or simply lounging on the beach, it’s a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.**Overall**: Pelham Bay Park is a gem for nature lovers and history buffs alike. It’s a vast, versatile space that offers a bit of everything for everyone. 🌲Have you ever explored Pelham Bay Park? If so, what’s your favorite part?

So beautiful and just 20 mins from northern Manhattan.

This is an absolutely heavenly place to visit in the bronx. The skyline and water color are extreme beauty of this bay. I have visited this place with my friends and enjoyed the natural beauty.

Pelham Bay Park is a beautiful place to go with your Family and friends you can take your lunch or grill your hamburgers, this view is amazing, the sunset 🌅 is beautiful, plenty parking and restrooms available. Really enjoy this beautiful day at this beautiful place. Take your chairs if you are going to be close to the water or the park provides plenty chairs and table for the community.

U will find numbers of dogs here roaming. this is the largest park of the city. some old forest also avilable here. the natural scenery of this park is very beautiful. the walkways are also very favourable for all.u will.see here a good numbers of unknown.birds are raoming.the combination of.red and.green color.also will make.u.feel good

2023-01-28 was here for a ranger led seal watch. I love the Park Rangers. Used one of at least two incredibly spacious bathrooms. I was able to walk my bike in. A good thing because there is no bike parking. Needs a citibike dock.My reviews tend to be bike oriented. I dont own a car but will rent one on vacations. If this perspective interests you, then you may want to follow my reviews. Google Maps does not have a keyword for bike or biking. Why is that?4 yrs ago. Was only in a small part but still impressed

NYCs biggest park, so lots of ground to cover. During this review mostly the shoreline was shirted, and some hiking trails explored. In fair weather it makes for a nice experience, and locals have a standing agreement not to shank you, which is generous.

First off I went to orchard to Orchard beach in a cold November and the view was absolutely amazing. I don’t know about the beach during the summer time but if you would like to have some alone time with your partner this would be the place.

Beautiful park with multiple recreation sites and access to the water . Orchard Beach is within the larger Pelham Bay park. You can enjoy nature, walking and biking trails within the urban environment. There are baseball fields and a track. I love it here for a walk, ride, herping and birding .

My favorite place to disconnect from city life. Feels like another world if you find the right hiking path. Water views, gorgeous trails, beautifully kept areas for family, tennis courts, track and bocce ball courts too (I dont even know what bocce is but Ill find out).

Its a huge park. I love the quiet. There is a dog park, and a small beach area which was cleaned up. There is a large playground, and a smaller one for younger kids. There are also restrooms. There are several baseball fields, tennis courts, and a beautiful track.

Nice Park🏞 to go with families, friends and not mentioning you can celebrate Birthdays, Wedding, Babyshower, Graduation ceremony, BBQ, or just to enjoy everything 😀but the only issue is some people doesnt clean up after themselves and that isnt good if we want to keep it clean. Please lets do our best to keep our Park clean 😉

We was fishing but isnt very well because the mosquito

I love my neighborhood Pelham Bay Park. Its usually clean, as was today, & everyone else looks to always be enjoying it too. Def a go-to place for bicycle riding, rollerblading, running & theres even a dog park furthest to the rear of the park. I visit usually 3-4x a week.

This is a picnic/ cook out park… all grass and open space, a few trees for shade and a skinny cement walking path. The grills are limited so if you need theirs get there super early (7am). Theres one restroom and a small playing park with only baby swings. Please clean up your trash after your event/ before leaving.

Nice beach area and playground. Toilets are gross and definitely need some regular maintenance from the municipality.

Pelham Bay Park was really nice. We got lost and found some really nice spots but my brother is not sure he can find it again. I dont think he wants to find it because we walked a lot more than he planned. I enjoyed the walk and look forward to going back again.

Beautiful Atmosphere,Nice glowing lights at night time, Lovely view of the front of the Park, Lots of Benches to Sit down All Over the Park,Such a Lot of nice Walking Paths to Workout at a nice park to Chill with music on a Sunshine Day

This time of year is great there. Wonderful site for walking, basketball,paddle ball, tennis, bike riding, kite flying and watching nature.Hike along the rocks and see what the fisherman have caught.Sit on the benches and watch the dogs walking their humans or bring a blanket and enjoy the sun!Yup, no swimming now, but the crowds are down. The concessions are closed but bring your picnic baskets!Best of all, the parking is free!

The biggest Park in New York City, and amazing place to spend time with amazing people all races. It clearly shows that it’s the Bronx and not Manhattan because if it was Manhattan the grass and landscaping would be done more often. This is definitely a park where the people make up place!

Pelham Bay Park is a beautiful park. The baseball/softball fields need to be cured. I say cured because I can see all these kids trying to hold practice and play ball but are limited to getting a successful training session because of all the holes and puddles it has. If they need a hand, I can volunteer and help out with the fields. I have no issue with helping that what so ever. Anything for the community and their youth.

Came here on a vacation from New Mexico and New Mexico does not have any beaches. Had a good time there. Came out looking like a friggin lobster 🦞

It was beautiful and there was a nice smell along the trail until Orchard beach, perfect if you are a runner. Totally recommend it

I like this park its very nice and neat place to go enjoy and sit with someone maybe be ready book there I havent been to this park much just a few times but I enjoyed my time here I recommend this park to anyone who likes parks or would like to try a different park

I grew up near Pelham Bay park and its the best park in the boroughs by far. Stay away from what was the old garbage dump mountain though.

I have one of the best round in my life here.. straight forward course.. love it!

It’s a good park but the football field needs lights.

Nice massive park with lots of shade around the trails. Great for biking and running. Id stay out of the beach though. Its way too crowded and Im not a big fan of the loud music. Also, people disregard social distancing there.

Beautiful, clean, clear and all around amazing beach. Perfect for family days just getting out of the house. Absolutely needed it this summer.

I grew up in the Bronx and visiting brought a great memories.

Really good place considering its in the Bronx, no shade, I live in the Bronx too, however due to poor funding and such a lot of the public attractions are in poor condition, and need a lot of maintenance. As seen in the picture, theres tons of litter, and graffiti all around the riverside. But besides that, the actual park is spacious and has a nice tennis court next to the country club. In fact, Id say that the side closest to the country club is by far the best kept, with lots of neat amenities such as a mini calisthenic gym rig, a decent sized football field, and tons of open grassy areas. The location gets a good amount of wind from the river, and the shade from trees will keep you cool. Also, something I personally found appealing was that there are parts of the forest that are open to the public, and you can hike and walk through these areas, and it will make you feel like you are truly in an isolated forest with limited human interaction, which is quite calming.

Went to Orchard Beach which is part of Pelham Bay Park this past Sunday. I was amazed how clean the sand was considering the day before it mustve been absolutely packed with families since Temps were in the 80s. There were numerous concession stands with very affordable food, very good selection combination platters and even good variety of ice cream! There were small open tents where you could buy, not rent, umbrellas and basketballs, soccer balls, etc. The basketball, handball and tennis courts are very well maintained.Ive been coming here for most of my adult life and I must say, this is the BEST Ive ever seen it. Hope and 🙏 it stays this way for a long time

Nice long walks to be had here close to the waterfront. The shore has 3 abandoned boats which have been stripped of parts but I was able to board one, slippery when wet.

Amazing Natural beauty, American revolutionary war Battleground and Camps. Great hiking trails on the water. Off the beaten path. Never crowded . Go to Bartow Pell Mansion and look for the yellow trail to the waterfront.

You can see all the holes in the ground where the rats burrow it’s like a Vermin Council Meeting after sunset if you’re waiting for the W45

Actually we were at Orchard Beach ⛱️ we always enjoy ourselves while there.

Great place for a hike. Free parking during off season. Help keep the park clean!

I love that largest park in The Bronx it was my best peaceful nature too even the orchard beach park too and beautiful basketball court too

Cleaned up alot. This was my first time in about 7 years going to Orchard Beach.Chill vibes, no problematic individuals

This was a good family park. It should be better maintained. A lot of garbage everywhere and all bathrooms locked.

Love this park, parking was easy at Orchard beach in the spring. Walked and so many beautiful vistas and birds

Very nice park. Will return when the weather gets warmer

Nice place for picnic, the beach is great. They have multiple courts for games such as net ball,basketball, tennis

Nice park with a new track and a grass football field in the center of track an outside gym with stationary bike and other gym equipment.

My job had a bbq in the park it was beautiful. The bugs didnt eat me up.

Biggest Park in the State of New York. Beauty and wildlife around every corner! Love this place!

Is beautiful place need more groundmaintenance and road work pick up trash ..I still give it five stars it’s a beautiful view 🙏❤️💯🤴

Beautiful place to spend the 4th of Julys weekend, barbecues are allowed.

It was cool, pretty big park not what I was really expecting. Plus we won the football game so that made it even better.

Always a pleasure! Perfect day, grass was fresh, trees were beautiful.

The section we were at was absolutely amazing. We had a nice spade under the trees, We were right near the beach, the little showers, and the bathrooms. Had a great time & nice view too

These pictures are actually of Orchard Beach Lagoon which is part of Pelham Bay Park

Great spot for kids, families, sports and yoga nuts. Great place for exercising or outdoor enthusiasts.

THE BEST park in NYC! To begin with the park is three times the size of central park. This park gives you the feel of a proper forested park. It contains numerous hiking trails and bike paths through and around the park. It has a stable where you can learn horse riding. It has a beach to cool your feet in the summer. Also city island has the best seafood fastfoood in nyc. This park has it all, but it is so underated which makes no sense. I strongly recomend that you pay a visit and you will not be dissapointed.

Great park, very clean and very people friendly, the weather was fantastic as we were sitting on the bench a group of park Rangers came riding by us on their horses it was a great trill to see them especially for my wife, shes never been that close to a horses 🐎 it was a great experience I would definitely recommend this park for the family and friends.

Nice place to be at if youre into tasting a little of what the Bronx is about. Yes, it has some things you may not like: ratchetness, obnoxious drunks, etc., But overall its fun

Pelham Bay Park is the largest park in the 5 boroughs. Orchard Beach is part of its domain. But there are trails as well: Hunter Island, for example.

Very clean and quiet early in the morning in the weekend always a Pleasure to walk my dogs there many neighborhood people keep it nice and friendly

It is a very nice park but I think it is very neglected and it seems that the grass is not cut often. It’s so big.

Off season this place is so nice to go and walk. It’s peaceful, pretty and expansive. The parking lot is huge, but there’s usually something going on in there- unofficial car show, motorcycle gathering, bbq, drones, remote controlled cars…nonetheless, once in the park, people are playing basketball, pickle ball, handball, or you can hear the little ones laughing in their park. Overall, it’s a pleasant place where everyone kind of does their own thing.In the summer, you’ll see a much more lively beach with music, performances, and people just having fun. It can get very crowded.

On this first day of Autumn, there are few places as peaceful, warm, soul-enriching and blessed as the post-season city beach. I see families, lovers, the loners and the lonely. This being NYC, there are a few unusual people. But they too are at peace. The bathrooms are clean, the snack bar is open! The next warm fall day you can afford to get away, try a city beach. Youll be thankful you did.

Contrary to popular belief, Pelham Bay Park is the Largest Park in NYC , enough said , it host an array of wild life and nature to help you get lost for a while , if you choose to do so. It even has the grand Riviera of the Bronx as well, Orchard Beach, which is where I was,when these photos were taken. Be sure to take a day when you can and get back to nature.

Very nice place to take a walk on the beach and get steps in. Too, if you have kids great place for the water on the water isn’t deep when the tide is low. Great place to have a picnic as well.

I went to the picnic area for the pow wow and it was amazing. Very very amazing smell.

It was a great experience, our 4 month old Husky Mastiff had a great time with all of his new friends!

It was a beautiful morning.I felt the Autumn breeze creep in.Beautiful place to relax

Beautiful places in Pelham bay park.☝️😎

Biggest Park in NYC, especially loved the beach before memorial Day and Turtle Cove mini golf. Great Tennis Courts and track for running.

This park is vast and there are so many different parts. Love it.

I just play softball games here ok not bad there fixing it better than before water working everywhere

Very nice scenery.. I recommend to come on a not so hot day though

Actually took a hike on Hunters island located on orchard beach. Love love love..

Came here to go to Orchard and played there after with the babies. We had a good day at the beach. Saw a scary Racoon but other than that😂 it was great..

It’s more than three times the size of Manhattan’s Central Park and offers a diverse array of activities and facilities. Visitors can enjoy miles of bridle paths and hiking trails, relax on Orchard Beach, explore the historic Bartow-Pell Mansion, or play a round of golf on one of the two golf courses. The park’s extensive 13-mile saltwater shoreline along Long Island Sound provides a habitat for a wide range of plant and animal life, including the osprey. With its rich history and natural beauty, Pelham Bay Park is a cherished destination for both recreation and wildlife observation.

Just love going there. Brings back great memories of my childhood

Great place to take the kids and still have safe social distances while enjoying well spent time together ❤.

I enjoyed Pelham Bay Park. I went on the trails on Hunter Island and visited Glovers Rock. The trails were interesting and scenic. The park was quiet and peaceful during this time of year.

Lots of things to do there beside the beach. Walking trails basketball tennis playgrounds handball. Little great spot away from city and free.

One of the best parks in all of NYC! Whatever you want to do, go for it. Baseball, tennis, basketball, football, fitness, track, dog park, beach, mountains, walking, biking trails, nature trails, picnics, restaurants, I could go on and on but the truth is, this park is a gem in the Bronx and definitely one of the places to go to if you live in the bourough.

I love orchidbeach. Its close to my house and Ive been going there for years. Thats To say it has deteriorated over the years, bring it back