Orchard Beach and Promenade
Pelham Bay Park
Bronx, NY 10475
718-946-1350
Known as the "Bronx Riviera," consists of a 13-section beach, hexagonal-block promenade, central pavilion with food stores and shop, 2 playgrounds, picnic areas, parking (fee), basketball, volleyball and handball courts, nature center (open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thur.-Tue. during summer) with environmental programs, fishing and nature activities
Hours10 a.m.-6 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends
Website
Beachfront
On the Long Island Sound; 400 feet wide and 1.1-miles long
Directions
Subway: 2, 5 or 6. Bus: BX5, BX14, BX29 or QBX1 (718-330-1234)
Fees
None
Information
Beach, 311 or 212-NEW-YORK
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