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Van Cortlandt Park is a 1,146-acre (464 ha) park located in the borough of the Bronx in New York City. Owned by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, it is managed with assistance from the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.
Van Cortlandt Park — more than a thousand acres atop the ridges and valleys of the northwest Bronx — is New York City's third largest park. Playing fields and playgrounds are scattered about the park's edges, surrounding a richly forested heartland fed by Tibbets Brook.
Van Cortlandt Park, in the northwest Bronx, is a natural showcase featuring the last vestiges of New York City’s native woodlands and wetlands. Founded in 1888, its 1,146 acres abound with sites that are important to the region and nation. Learn More.
Van Cortlandt Park. Highlights. Algernon Sydney Sullivan Fountain. This ornamental horse trough and drinking fountain honors jurist Algernon Sydney Sullivan (1826–1887). It is adjacent to the Van Cortlandt Park Golf House and Lake,… Read More. Allen Shandler Recreation Area.
Learn about the history and nature of Van Cortlandt Park, the third largest park in New York City. Explore its geologic and cultural features, from glacial formations to colonial landmarks.
Explore the diverse ecosystems and scenic views of Van Cortlandt Park, the third largest park in New York City. Choose from six hiking trails, including the Old Croton Aqueduct, the John Muir Trail, and the Putnam Trail.
Brooklyn's beachside attraction holds the Cyclone roller coaster, the Wonder Wheel, the New York Aquarium, the original Nathan’s Famous and a boardwalk. At 1,146 acres, Van Cortlandt Park is the 4th-largest park in NYC and boasts the nation's first public golf course. Plan your visit.
