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
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.
Contact Information
Telephone: 718-430-1890
Address: Van Cortlandt Park S. between Broadway and Jerome Ave., Bronx, NY
Website: Van Cortlandt Park
Photo credits: NYS DEC