The Bronx has a land area of 42 square miles (109 km2), making it the fourth-largest in land area of the five boroughs and about a quarter of this area is open space (Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bronx). This vast area of open space includes Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx Zoo, The New York Botanical Garden and a number of public parks including three of the largest parks in New York City, Pelham Bay Park, Van Cortlandt Park and Bronx Park. Visit the NYC Parks Department website for a list of all Bronx Parks.
Outdoor Pools – Hours 11am – 7pm
For more information on what to bring and wear visit NYC Parks Free Outdoor Pools
Bronx River Play Ground Pool
E. 174th Street & Bronx River Avenue
Claremont Pool
170th Street and Clay Avenue
Crotona Pool
173rd Street and Fulton Avenue
Edenwald Houses Pool
Schieffelin Avenue & E. 229th Street
Floating Pool
Tiffany Street & Viele Avenue
Haffen Pool
Ely and Burke Avenues
Mapes Pool
E. 180th Street between Mapes & Prospect Avenues
Mullaly Pool
E. 164th St. bet. Jerome & River Aves.
Van Cortlandt Pool
W. 242nd St. and Broadway
Indoor Pools
St. Mary’s Pool
St. Mary’s Recreation Center
St. Ann’s Avenue and E. 145th Street
Public Beaches
Orchard Beach and Promenade
On Long Island Sound in Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
(718) 885-2275
Bronx Public Parks
Living in a borough where approximate a quarter of its area is given to open space pays off if you’re looking to have a 4th of July BBQ. Here are some Barbecuing Areas designated by NYC Parks:
Crotona Park
Crotona Park East & Charlotte Street (Indian Lake)
Ferry Point Park
North end of park
Ferry Point Park
South end of park
Mill Pond Park
Exterior Street & 149th Street (Across from Gateway Mall)
Pelham Bay Park
Orchard Beach Park North Lawn
Pelham Bay Park
Orchard Beach Park South Lawn
Pelham Bay Park
Arnow Place & Bruckner Boulevard
West Farms Rapids
180th Street fence line
West Farms Rapids
Along Boston Road entrance side
St. Mary’s Park
146th Street & St. Ann’s Avenue
Van Cortlandt Park
Allen Shandler Recreation Area: Jerome Avenue, South of 233rd Street
Van Cortlandt Park
In front of the pool, Broadway and 242 Street
For more details on these locations visit Barbecuing Areas: NYC Parks