Exploring Pelham Bay Park
Over three times the size of Central Park, along thirteen waterfront miles at its northeast edge, lies New York City’s largest park. With a rich history over geological time, Pelham Bay Park was John Mullaly’s favorite. The Father of Bronx Parks called it the “Newport of New York’s Toilers.” Robert Moses reimagined the park with his Great Depression reconstruction that added playgrounds, athletic facilities, horse stables, and Orchard Beach. An $87 million reconstruction of the Orchard Beach pavilion, currently underway, is the latest upgrade for 1.6 million annual visitors to enjoy.