Van Cortlandt Park
Bronx, Bronx County
More than half of the park's 1,100 acres are protected as "forever wild," making Van Cortlandt's preserve the third largest of New York City's Forever Wild Nature Preserves. You can see an exceptional diversity of migrant songbirds, and nearly every species of land bird in the region has been recorded in the Croton Woods portion of the park.
Wildlife to Watch
- Eastern kingbirds
- Mallards
- Green herons
- Snowy egrets
- Barred owls
- Red-tailed hawk
- Muskrats
- Painted turtle
Where to Watch
- Paths
- Nature trails
- Bridle trail
- Bicycle trail
- Nature Center
Recreational Opportunities
- Hiking
- Bicycling
- Horseback riding trails
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Accessible Features
This New York City Department of Parks and Recreation site has accessible features that include a hiking trail. A full list of DEC's accessible recreation destinations is available on the DEC website.
Size
1,146 acres
Closest Town
Bronx
Directions
Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Van Cortlandt Park. (This link will open a page outside the DEC website. Hold the "Shift" key down, and click on the link to open it in a new window.)
Contact Information
Telephone: 718-430-1890
Address: Van Cortlandt Park S. between Broadway and Jerome Ave., Bronx, NY
Website: Van Cortlandt Park (This link leaves DEC's website)
Photo credits: NYS DEC