Pelham Bay Park

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Pelham Bay Park Bronx , NY 10475 United States

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NYC Parks

Visit the Twin Islands in the park 's northeastern section near Orchard Beach . Enjoy views of City Island & David's Island in the Long Island Sound , as well as glimpses of New England in the backdrop. Read more

New York Habitat

This is a huge park and a great place for bike riding , BBQs and picnicking . They have softball fields and tennis courts for sports lovers and people who want to stay in shape!

Time Out New York

At nearly 2800 acres, it’s the largest park in all five boroughs. Spend a whole day here: savor the sand, sun & surf along sparkling Orchard Beach , or launch a kayak into Long Island Sound . Read more

NYC Parks

Fall Foliage: Take it all in here, at the city ’s largest park . Stop by Split Rock Golf Course and check out the 400-year-old white oak, one of the oldest white oaks in the United States .

City of New York

When you’re in the park , be sure to visit the historic Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum , used in 1936 by Mayor LaGuardia as a summer office for city government.

Johnny C.

In response to Vanessa's post, Pelham Bay Park is three times the size of Central Park . That would make PBP the largest & NOT Central Park .

MetroFocus

This park is bustling with wildlife like the horseshoe crab , which migrates here in droves for mating season in May. For more nature spots in and around NY visit MetroFocus Read more

City Parks Foundation

Join City Parks Foundation as we bring free sports lessons for kids in tennis , golf , and track , and senior citizen wellness activities to Pelham Bay Park! Visit our website for more details! Read more

Margot Mazur

When deciding where to go, choose Two Trees Island . Gorgeous place to sit and watch the water without the crowds.

Tariq Ahmad

Largest park in NYC, and three times larger than Central Park .

US National Archives

This photo depicts Secretary of the Navy Daniels making a patriotic speech to the officers and men of the Pelham Bay Naval Training Station on July 4, 1918. Read more

Mike Rolon

Park with many recreational activities. Very exciting to bring the family.

Jimmy Mui

Lots of room and many fun places to visit.

Matt Sepulveda

If you see a guy on a longboard with blue wheels don't be afraid to say what's up :D

Termain Brice

They finally E X P A N D E D the dog run and made a small one for the little doggies!! Much more space for the dogs to run around. Nice!!

Jason Anthony

This park brings back my childhood

Gabe Martin

great spot for a dog and bird watching , look up for MONK PARROTS

Alan Cordova

Walk through the park on a Saturday afternoon in the summer - smell the flavors of dozens of BBQs wafting from adjacent lawns.

Denise-Rachel Nana Garcia

Plenty Of Things To Do...Bike ride,Picnics,swimming ,tennis ,Etc...... Beautiful Park , HUGE

Simon Skinner

One of the few places you will see deer in NYC

Maria Sifre

Nice park great trails

Fernando Bruno

Great for picnics !

Donna Tapellini

Bike paths are great!

Christopher Deitz

Its the largest NYC park

Tank Lovv

Check out MadHappyPhotos photo shoot once in a while at Pelham Bay !

Joe Pastor

JOEY CUTZ BBQ

Blink2HappyDays

Its not the largest NYC park , the largest is Central Park ..this one is pretty big and I still like it.

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