Features

Learn more about where fields, facilities, trails, monuments and natural areas are located.

If you are interested in reserving a field or facility, apply for a permit and the Permits Office will contact you regarding availability.

Sports

Baseball Fields

Guy at bat during a baseball game

  • Shandler Ballfields: Jerome Avenue between East 233rd Street & Bainbridge, 1 Little League field, 1 softball field
  • Southwest Playground: 1 paved ballfield (multi–use)
  • Van Cortlandt Stadium: West 241st Street & Broadway, 3 baseball fields
  • Parade Ground: Broadway, West 242nd Street to West 250th Streets, 2 baseball and 2 softball fields
  • Kelly Fields: West 259th Street & Broadway, 2 Little League fields
  • Caryl Field: West 263rd Street & Broadway, 1 softball field
  • Healy Field: Van Cortlandt Park East & 240th Street , 1 Little League field
  • Indian Field: East 233rd Street & Van Cortlandt Park East, 1 baseball field, 2 softball

Basketball Courts

Bicycle Paths

  • Putnam Trail: Van Cortlandt Park South to Yonkers border (and into Westchester County)
  • East Coast Greenway: Dickenson Avenue & Van Cortlandt Park South to 242nd Street & Broadway

Bocce

  • Indian Field: East 233rd Street & Van Cortlandt Park East, 2 courts

Cricket Fields

  • Parade Ground: Broadway, West 242nd Street to West 250th Streets, 10 fields
  • Stables: 1 field

Fishing

More information about fishing in New York City Parks

Fitness Equipment

  • Parade Ground: West 246th Street to West 251st Street (eastern edge of Parade Ground)

Football/Rugby Field

Kids posing with golf clubs

Golf Courses

Handball Courts

Healy Field

Located near Van Cortlandt Park East and Kepler Avenue in Van Cortlandt Park.

More information about Healy Field

Horseback Riding

Located in the northwest section of Van Cortlandt Park, the riding stable sits on 21 acres and currently has 62 stalls. For more information, visit: Riverdale Equestrian Centre.

Ice Skating Rink

The 85’ by 160’ seasonal Van Cortlandt Park Ice Skating Rink is now open to the public from noon to late evening everyday through March. For more information check out www.vcpicerink.com

Indian Field

Located in Van Cortlandt Park along East 233rd Street between Jerome Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park East

More information about Indian Field

Kelly Field

Located in the northwest corner of Van Cortlandt Park.

More information about Kelly Field

Kingsbridge Green

Located at the southwest corner of Van Cortlandt Park, at the intersection of Broadway and Van Cortlandt Park South.

More information about Kingsbridge Green

Parade Ground

The completed Parade Ground contains ten cricket fields, six soccer fields, two baseball and two softball fields. The Parade Ground is encircled by a 1.5 mile running path with fitness stations throughout.

More information about Parade Ground

Kids jumping in a pool

Pools

West 242nd Street & Broadway
Intermediate pool & wading pool
For information, call (718) 548–2415 in July & August only.

Running Tracks

  • VC Stadium: West 241st Street & Broadway, quarter–mile track
  • Parade Ground flats: perimeter trail, 1.5 miles
  • Cross Country Running Trail (includes Parade Ground flats): 3–mile and a 5–mile loops

Soccer Fields

  • Van Cortlandt Stadium: West 241st Street & Broadway, 1 multi–use field (soccer/football/rugby field)
  • Parade Ground: Broadway, West 246th Street to West 250th Streets, 6 fields
  • Indian Field: East 233rd Street & Van Cortlandt Park East, 1 field

Tennis Courts

Van Cortlandt Stadium

Located along Broadway and West 242 Street

More information about Van Cortlandt Stadium

Trails

Forest and Trail

Cass Gallagher Nature Trail

Location: A short walk from the intersection of Broadway & Mosholu Avenue, near the horse stables
Length: 1.4 miles
Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
Overview

John Kieran Trail

Location: Enter the park by Lake via Van Cortlandt Park South & Bailey Avenue
Length: 1.25 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Overview

John Muir Trail

Location: Enter at Broadway & Mosholu Avenue or Van Cortlandt Park East & Oneida Avenue
Length: 1.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Overview

Take a virtual walk on the John Muir Trail

Old Croton Aqueduct Trail

Location: Enter at either Dickinson Avenue & Van Cortlandt Park South or Mosholu Parkway & West Gun Hill Road
Length: 1.1 miles
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Overview

Putnam Trail

Location: Enter the park at Van Cortlandt Park South & Bailey Avenue
Length: 1.5 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Overview

Educational Facilities

Van Cortlandt House Museum

As the Bronx’s oldest house, the Van Cortlandt House Museum testifies to the vivid and eclectic history of New York’s fourth largest park. The 18th-century fieldstone and brick Georgian style manor house is both a New York City Landmark and a National Historical Landmark. It is located in the southwestern part of the park, near Broadway and West 246th Street.

Read more about Van Cortlandt House Museum.

Van Cortlandt Nature Center

The best place for a Ranger station is at the Nature Center. The Van Cortlandt Nature Center serves as a starting point for most of the Urban Park Rangers’ walking tours and workshops for educational programs for the whole family. Exhibits highlighting the diverse landscapes in the park, live animals, and an abundance of informational brochures including maps, the semi-annual Van Cortlandt Park Newsletter and Outdoors in NYC, the Rangers’ quarterly newspaper and calendar are available for visitors. Call the center for hours of operation: (718) 548–0912.

Learn more about Nature Centers.

Forever Wild Preserves

Learn more about Forever Wild Preserves

Forests of Van Cortlandt Park

Gun Hill Meadow

Lake

Tibbetts Brook

Wetlands

Monuments

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Fountain

General Josiah Porter Statue

Memorial Grove

Stockbridge Indian Memorial

Tortoise & Hare Statue

Vault Hill

Amenities

Barbeque Areas

  • Shandler Barbeque Area: Jerome Avenue, south of 233rd Street
    Located between Jerome Avenue and the Major Deegan Expressway, south of East 233 Street, the recreation area has two renovated softball fields, bathrooms, benches, and a barbecue area with grills and colorful picnic tables.
  • Pool Barbeque Area: Broadway & 242nd Street, in front of the pool

Dog leaping

Bathrooms

  • Shandler Barbeque Area: Jerome Avenue, south of 233rd Street*
  • Classic Playground: Van Cortlandt Park South & Gouverneur Avenue*
  • Indian Field: Van Cortlandt Park East, north of 233rd Street
  • Mosholu Golf House
  • Nature Center: West 239th Street, east of Van Cortlandt House Museum
  • Park Headquarters: West 243rd Street & Broadway
  • Pool Building: West 242nd Street & Broadway (summer only)
  • Rockwood Drive/Mosholu Avenue extension, beyond stables*
  • Sachkerah Woods Playground: Jerome Avenue & East Gunhill Road
  • Van Cortlandt Golf House
  • Van Cortlandt Stadium: West 241st Street & Broadway
  • Woodlawn Playground*: West 239th Street & Van Cortlandt East*

*Closed in winter

Dog Runs

  • Canine Court: Enter Broadway & Lakeside Place
  • Dog Bone Run: Gates Place & West Gun Hill Road
  • Oneida Run: Oneida Avenue & Van Cortlandt Park East

Note: No dogs off leash anywhere, anytime except Dog Runs.

More information about Dogs in New York City Parks

Playgrounds

There are four well used playgrounds on the perimeter of the park. Beloved by hundreds of thousands of children, these are designed specifically for children up to 12 years old to socialize, blow off steam, and build physical skills on their own yet supervised by their caretakers who can relax on a nearby bench. Open from the beginning of the day to dusk, playgrounds are open in all kinds of weather. At 80 degrees and above, the spray showers are turned on and when it snows, playgrounds are one of the first areas to be plowed.

History of Playgrounds in NYC