As a kid we saw deer and pheasant while we played our little league games. Not so much anymore but the many opportunities for recreation still make it special. It is easy to get to by elevated subway or just off of the Major Deegan(87). It is truly the melting pot of the Bronx with every language spoken and seemingly... More

Been going to Vandcortland park for so many years! Great hiking trails, great biking trails. Great to take a walk around the pond. They also had many activities going on Saturdays. Check the website! More

Love this park and all the backtrails. Playground are decent as is the running track. More

The park, its ballfields and its 1.5-mile running track have recently been renovated. Some of the work apparently is still in progress, and access to some fields is limited. But it's a great place for a run, or just a walk. There are picnic tables, a swimming pool and a dog run. Softball, cricket, track events and soccer take up... More

Greens are horrible, uncut and unmowed, looks worse than fairwasys on most decent clubs. Don't waste your time and money here. You will ruin your putting stroke putting on these greens. So sad that such a historic golf course has fallen in to disrepair, under supposed new management too. Give Van Cortlandt back to your New Yorkers! More

I had to laugh about the idea of doing a travel review for VCP, asif it were the Louvre or Buckingham Palace. But it is somewhat unique. It is in the very north Bronx, not in the "middle", but is easily accessible by bus, train or car. I grew up in the Bronx in the 1960s and my first ideas... More

Van Cortlandt Park is a magnificent park with lush forests, numerous trails, a breathtaking field that signifies freedom! There is something to do for everyone in the family. If you are visiting New York City, this park is a must see. The experience is absolutely amazing. The fresh forest smell and the adventures of crisscrossing miles of trails will leave... More