Van Cortlandt Park

The 1,000-acre space is the fourth largest park in the city and offers live concerts , horseback riding , an outdoor pool , hiking and cross-country trails , a historic house museum and two golf courses . Read more

The 1,000-acre park at the end of the 1 line boasts the largest freshwater lake in The Bronx, the country ’s oldest public golf course and the Van Cortlandt House Museum , the borough’s oldest house. Read more

Beautiful park that is easy to get lost in. Be careful of the dirt bike path , if you take it all the way north you get to west chester. Go even further north and you'll reach Canada (eventually).

Those looking for fresh scenery and more of a challenge can find it on Van Cortlandt’s many paths; don’t miss the famed cross-country trail , which winds and twists along three-and-five-mile loops. Read more

A nature trail . A running track . (2) golf courses AND a museum ? If they added a zoo & rink, you might confuse this place with Central Park ! Ideal for bird watching and tree gazing in all it's glory!!!

Fall Foliage: Take the Muir Trail , the park’s only east-west trail , to enjoy the red colors of the oaks and the golden colors of the hickory trees .

Van Cortlandt Park is one of the country ’s premiere cross country courses . The century-old course tests even the hardiest runners. Follow the 3-mile and 5-mile loops of the Cross Country Running Trail Read more

Beautiful scenery , and has lots of history. Be sure to be well hydrated and tested before you go there. Fishing ,golf ,& sports . Something for the whole family to enjoy.

The Art Students League of NY has created another monumental sculpture for Parks . Flock is a 15-foot swirl of birds in flight which represent the diversity of the Bronx. On display until May 13, 2014 Read more

Take your pups here for a taste of an agility course run at the Canine Court. The first public dog playground in the country ! Walk along the running path after agility training for a cool down.

Get fit while experiencing one of New York's fall treasures. Through a guided Walk NYC program, you can see Van Cortlandt Park's many colors while getting free fitness pointers. Read more

This is a great park where you can relax and play games in the Bronx! For the summer, this is a great place to watch movie screenings, watch performances and have a BBQ with your friends!

George Washington famously slept at this manse on at least two occasions during the Revolutionary War, as well as once on his way back into Manhattan to reclaim the city from the British. Read more

Some of the better trails for full foliage immersion are the Putnam Trail , the Muir Trail , and the John Kieran Trail . Read more

Fantastic park that offers a great space for outdoor activities , such as throwing a BBQ , playing tennis , golf and going horseback riding !

The "Flock" sculpture by the Art Students League of New York refers to the many types of birds that stop by the park , a symbol for the area's diverse population. On view until May 13, 2014.

Went on tortoise and the hare trail and it was amazing! Take the hike

With over 1,000 acres, Van Cortlandt Park is sure to please with its hiking trails that let you reconnect with nature. Don't forget your walking shoes & camera ! Find more nature spots on MetroFocus Read more

Sunday's Kickboxing boot camp 10-11am $20 - Meet us in the center of the track - Carlos is amazing!! both females and males are welcomed!

This park is huge!!! Saw my first Cricket game and chipmunk. Awesome. Also hiked through some of the trails . Very friendly atmosphere .

Go fish ! The gorgeous 18-acre Van Cortlandt Lake is home to plenty of yellow perch , as well as brown bullhead catfish , largemouth bass, black crappie, and carp. Read more

A true escape from the city and the place to go for a challenging cross-country run or to let Fido run for what seems like miles and miles.

This sprawling park boasts the nation's first public golf course , which opened in 1895. It offers rolling hills , well-placed water and trees and a 600-yard-plus hole that will challenge anyone. Read more

Experience classical music in the great outdoors this summer for free with New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks . Find out when they'll perform in Van Cortlandt Park on MetroFocus Read more

VC Park has hidden paths that lead thru the golf course which feature great scenery!

the park boasts a past rich in culture, well-versed in history, and blessed with the intrinsic beauty of nature.

Nice trails ; right in the middle of the city , but can feel like you're in the wild.

Love theater ? Check out Mask, a theatrical mask sculpture created by an international team of seven Art Students League of New York sculptors, south of Van Cortlandt House Museum until May 2012. Read more

the 2.5 mile XC course is really tough, especially the hills over the bridge . if you're lucky enough to run the 1.25 mile Freshman course its easy, no bridge/one hill only,

Is a very peaceful park and the outdoor pool is very nice and clean .

As of 5/23/2011, Van Cortlandt Park, along with all other NYC parks , beaches , and pedestrian plazas , is smoke-free! Learn more at www.nycsmokefree.org.

Best XC course in the nation. Buzenesh Deba and other running legends train here.

The back hills are tough on the 3 mile loop but it's beautiful and peaceful .

Reminds me at the time I use to run track and field for washington Irving cross country . Very adventurous place to work out and run!

Nice and clean park ! ????

Kids play area is great. The pool is awesome!

Great trails and cross country course !! Beautiful !!

Van Cortlandt Library is situated nearby the Jerome Park Reservoir and historic Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Read more

Great park but this is the small southeastern part. They need to do something about the concentration of homeless folks though

Take a leisurely walk around the lake or hike the John Muir Nature Trail in this woodsy paradise.

A fun trip and sight to see.

The cops constantly patrol at night because of the male prostitution goings on in the woods. Watch for used condoms.

I'm here in one of the awesome park lil lakes . Thinking about my son, my website and future. I need ideas... So quiet an tranquil... Awesome.....

Stay on the trails ! There are poison ivy all over the place.

This is the park where the meeting with the gangs occurs (it was actually filmed in Riverside Park for the movie ).

Public golf course accessible by subway.

Go for a nature walk with a Park Ranger! So fun! Or canoeing !

Explore the beauty!

Best park in the east coast

Best place to catch Jinx in Pokemon Go lol