The Bronx River
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- The Table of Contents is a horizontal bar that can be found above. There are left and right arrows on the sides of the bar to view additional section titles. To navigate to different parts of the story map, simply click on the section titles.
- For a map of the Bronx River, check out “Sites Along the Bronx River,” which shows the various locations of the river’s notable sites.
- Be sure to check out the recreational opportunities that we offer, which is under the “Paddling and Cycling” section of the map.
- The Bronx River Alliance is proud to announce that we are partnering with Citi Bike in efforts to expand access to bike-sharing and address transportation inequities in the Bronx! To check out the collaboration, check out our “Citi Bike in the Bronx!” section.
History of the Bronx River
Bronx River Alliance: Who We Are!
Before the Bronx River was as we know it today, it was a fundamental part of the society of indigenous tribes of the area. One particular tribe is the Lenape; they occupied land from the southern part of the Delaware river base to New Jersey and upstate New York. The Lenape of the Bronx River area were coastal Lenape or Unami.
The dynamic between the river and the people of the Eastern Woodlands was considerably different from that of the Europeans' dynamic with the river. The people of the Eastern Woodlands were mindful of how they treated the river, not only out of consideration for how it would affect the people around them, but also for the delicate ecosystem.
This mindset for the environment translated into their daily lifestyle as well. The homes they lived in depended on the season. Cattail reeds were used in the summer, so cool breezes could quickly come through. In contrast, cedar poles were used during the fall and winter to sustain their dome shape and keep inhabitants warm. Harvests were treated as holidays and the growth of plants would be honored by not eating them. Additionally, the drum was an instrument anyone could resonate with as it resembled the heartbeat of a mother, the first sound a baby will hear.
The Lenape was not the only group that was based near the Bronx River. The Siwanoy was another tribe with homes along the river in the area that is presently Harding Park. The Siwanoy spoke Algonquin and had a large settlement called Snakipins, which means ground nuts.
In the 17th century, a Swedish sea captain named Jonas Bronck settled the area; the river (Bronck’s River), Bronx Park, and Bronx as a borough were all named after him. Bronck traded tools, clothes, and utensils with the local indigenous people and built a stone home in modern-day Morrisania, where a peace conference with the Weckquaesgeek was held in 1642.
Between being a battleground for the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, the Bronx area was a power manufacturing ground. As a result, waste ended up being dumped into the river. The Bronx River Parkway was built in 1908 to relieve transport along the dirty river. Towards the end of the 20th century was when ecological efforts to save the river were made, ranging from the Bronx River Restoration Project to community leaders dedicated to improving the area. These groups culminated into the Bronx River Alliance, which was made in 2001, and works to this day to make the Bronx River a safer and cleaner habitat for Bronx residents and their overall environment.
Sites Along the Bronx River
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Harding Park
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Soundview Park
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Hunts Point Riverside Park
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Concrete Plant Park
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Starlight Park Stage 2
Starlight Park Phase 2 is a project that will close a crucial 2/3-mile gap from Starlight Park to Westchester Ave in the South Bronx to ensure safe, continuous travel along the Greenway and provide park and river access to Bronx residents. Nearby neighborhoods that were cut off from the river will have new access from 172 St. and Westchester Ave. and greenway travelers will enjoy a safe, continuous north-south route through the Bronx.
Phase 2 of Starlight Park also includes developing 11 acres of parkland on the eastern bank of the river, three bridges, and a seamless link to Concrete Plant Park.
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Starlight Park/ River House
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Drew Gardens
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E Tremont Ave and 177th Street
The Bronx River Alliance has worked for many years to provide safe bike paths, but there are still many dangerous intersections that need to be renovated such as the East Tremont Link, which lies between Starlight Park and West Farms Rapids.
This intersection has multiple lanes of traffic, an MTA bus depot, and other obstacles that both pedestrians and bikers must face, which is why this project requires support from the community residents and organizations!
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West Farms
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River Park
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Bronx Zoo
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Bronx River Forest
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Bronx Park
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Botanical Gardens
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Fort Knox
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Shoelace Park
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Muskrat Cove
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Arthur Ross Nursery
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Yonkers Link
The Bronx River Greenway will be a 23 mile accessible and safe multi-use path along the Bronx River. This path provides communities throughout the Bronx and Westchester green space that allows them to explore nature, engage in outdoor activities, and travel safely.
An incomplete section, often referred to as the "Yonkers link" between 233rd Street and Oak Street, needs support from the community residents and organizations. Completing this section would give residents and park-goers access to the 23-mile multi-use trail and the river!
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Westchester County
Harding Park
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Harding Park
Harding Park is in the southeast Bronx between Leland and Soundview Avenue. This park resembles Silver Beach. It is surrounded by small houses and reeds gathered by both the East and Bronx River. The area is shaped by the Pugsley’s and Westchester Creeks.
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Due to its swampy nature, it was deemed not viable for business. It was instead a location for nature views and events, such as dancing.
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After WW2, a lot of the neighborhood had been turned into housing for veterans. The park survived but became city property in 1979. In 1982, residents would become members of the Harding Park Homeowners Association, which was the first low and moderate-income community in the city. In 1993, it was funded to have more park equipment and amenities for residents.
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Amenities: Basketball courts, fitness equipment, playgrounds, spray showers
Soundview Park
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Soundview Park
Soundview Park is a 205-acre park and is also known as the “Gateway to the Bronx River,” as it is where the Bronx River and East River meet. It is next to Clason Point, Huntspoint, and Soundview.
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Robert Moses facilitated the construction of Soundview Park, prior to that, the area was a landfill on marshland. Soundview Park was built in 1937 but remained largely underdeveloped until the 50s when it was continuously extended and increased to the size it is today. The park was further improved through Michael Bloomberg’s PlaNYC city planning program in which landscape architects (Thomas Balsley Associates) created a naturalized zone to improve the environment.
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Amenities: There are barbecue areas, baseball fields, basketball courts, bicycling and greenways, dog-friendly areas, food places, fitness equipment, football fields, kayak/canoe sites, playgrounds, running tracks, soccer fields, and spray showers. There are two bathrooms, one in Soundview Park Playground and another one in Soundview Park Dog Run.
Hunts Point Riverside Park
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Hunts Point Riverside Park
Hunts Point Riverside Park is a park located between Edgewater Road and the Bronx River. Garrison Park is currently inaccessible and there are plans to connect it with Concrete Plant Park.
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The park used to be an illegal dumping ground filled with trash and weeds. It was later envisioned to be a Robert-Moses bridge project but fell short. Majora Carter, a graduate of Wesleyan in architecture, returned to her South Bronx neighborhood after Hurricane Katrina to assist in rebuilding the poor neighborhoods. Carter applied and received a grant for $10,000, which she leveraged to lay the foundation for the park.
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In 2004, former mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe invested a $3.4 million project to turn the area into a park. Schools had visited the site to collect water samples and observe wildlife.
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There is notably striped bass, snapping turtle, shrimp, fiddler crabs, mussels, the great blue heron, and the butterfly bush in.
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Amenities: There are benches and a water play area. There is also the Valencia bakery and a gas station nearby with food and drinks. There is no bathroom, but there is a portable toilet.
Concrete Plant Park
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Concrete Plant Park
Concrete Plant Park is a 7-acre park located between Westchester Avenue to the north and Bruckner Boulevard to the south.
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From 1945 to 1987, it was concrete plant operated by the Transit Mix Corporation. It was then abandoned and taken over by squatters and stray dogs. In addition to that, hazardous materials such as tires began to accumulate.
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Through the collaboration of different community groups, including the Bronx River Alliance and Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice, the park was able to gain media attention and become what it is today.
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Many people wanted the concrete structures (silos, hoppers, and conveyors) to remain as historical artifacts playing homage to park’s origins.
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The Foodway is a community garden where people are able to pick and eat the plants of the park. In the meadow, mints and medicinal plants can be found. Monarch butterflies can often be seen.
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Amenities: waterfront promenade, reading circle, concrete lounges, a canoe/kayak site, and a restored salt marsh
Starlight Park
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Starlight Park
Starlight Park (which was originally known as Exposition Park) is a 13-acre park located between East 174th Street, East 172nd Street, and Sheridan Expressway.
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Starlight Park was originally called Exposition Park. This was named after the initial goal of making it the Bronx International Exposition of Science, Arts, and Industries, which was created in 1918. Here, different countries could learn about the history of the Bronx.
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The park was then renamed and rebranded as Starlight Park in 1920. The name was in reference to how it became an amusement park. It held several attractions, including shows, games, and rides. However, due to how dangerous it was, most of the rides had closed by the 1930s.
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It was used as an area for working-class families to relax in as the space was generally maintained and there was a pool. The NYC Parks department took over the park in the late 1950s and Youth Ministries advocated for cleaning up the river, revamping the park into what it is today.
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Amenities: Baseball fields, basketball courts, dog-friendly areas, food places, kayaking/canoeing sites, playgrounds, and soccer fields
Drew Gardens
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Drew Gardens
Drew Gardens is a two-acre site in West Farms on the Bronx River. Formerly a dumping site, the garden, named after activist and founder Drew Hyde, has been in operation since the mid 1990’s. In addition to being a peaceful refuge for the community, the garden has become a living classroom for students of all ages to study the Bronx River, the urban forest, pollinator gardening, and the interdependence of plants and animals in these habitats.
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Central to the space are the educational garden beds where community members and students plant, maintain and harvest vegetables and herbs. The site also features a native butterfly garden, a stage overlooking the river, and an open grassy area suitable for guided activities such as a farmer's market.
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Noted flora and fauna include the Canada goose, mallard duck, black-crowned night heron, cat-bird, black locust, Japanese maple, swallowtail butterfly, monarch butterfly, American eels, common eastern box turtle, and common carp.
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Amenities: Restrooms are located at the Phipps Greening Program office. Access is dependent on their hours of operation. Restrooms may also be found in McDonald’s at the corner of Devoe Ave. and E. Tremont Ave.
West Farms
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West Farms
West Farms Park is located at West Farms Rapids, along the western bank of the Bronx River between East Tremont Avenue and East 180th street.
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This is where water flows in a tight series of rapids between the Bronx Zoo and Starlight Park.
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There is a scenic waterfall that can be seen when the park is entered at 180th street and Boston Road. Although the entire area is owned by the Parks department, it isn’t fully accessible by the public.
River Park
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River Park
River Park is located on a 2 block stretch on 180th street.
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There is a dam on 182nd street that was built in the 1600s to power a gristmill. In December of 2014, a fish ladder passage was built to allow alewife to spawn upstream before returning to the river’s mouth, thus sustaining marine life.
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The sidewalk of the Asia gate is illustrated with poetry and pictures related to indigenous history and local wildlife.
Bronx Zoo
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Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo is home to a plethora of animals and is one of the largest zoos in the United States. The zoo is part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
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With various outdoor and indoor exhibits and rides, animal feedings, and wild encounters, the Bronx Zoo is a great educational experience for people of all ages. Similar to the New York Botanical Garden, tickets do need to be purchased in order to have access to the zoo. However, limited admission is free all day on Wednesdays.
New York Botanical Gardens
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Botanical Gardens
The New York Botanical Garden was established in 1891; it is a major educational institution, teaching visitors about ecology, plants, and conservation. It is comprised of gardens, ponds, wetlands, and forest areas. The site is excellent for bird watching and relaxation.
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NYBG has developed partnerships with the Bronx River Alliance, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation’s Natural Resources Group, Westchester County Parks, and Bronx River Parkway Reservation Conservancy to collaboratively improve the health of the river and engage local communities in citizen science and stewardship. Similar to the Bronx Zoo, tickets do need to be purchased in order to access the gardens. However, there are free tickets available on Wednesdays to New York State residents.
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Along the Botanical Gardens is also the Bronx Park Connector. The Bronx Park Connector is a one-mile in the Bronx River Greenway, which opened in 2013, connects the South Bronx neighborhoods of West Farms and East Tremont to an extensive trail system in the mid- and north Bronx.
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Following this link, cyclists, walkers and rollerbladers can easily reach the trails of the Bronx River Greenway and Mosholu—Pelham Greenway systems and connect to destinations like the Bronx Zoo, NY Botanical Garden, Orchard Beach, Pelham Bay Park, and Van Cortlandt Park.
Bronx River Forest
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Bronx River Forest
The Bronx River Forest is a remnant of the original forests and floodplains that once blanketed the Bronx River corridor. Recent projects led by NYC Parks and the Bronx River Alliance have restored the river’s floodplain, increased habitat, upgraded the paths and nature trails, and added boardwalks and overlooks.
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Paddle out on the river or venture out on winding pathways along Bronx Park's riverfront to explore acres of the Bronx River Forest, thought to be the only forest in New York that was never cleared. This unique habitat of swamp and floodplain forest is a haven for birds, fish, and other wildlife you can spot on your next adventure here. Varying mixes of red maple (Acer rubrum), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), pin oak (Quercus palustris), and tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) dominate these sites.
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A 40-acre forest in the New York Botanical Garden is situated on the slopes above the river gorge. The forest is a mixture of eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), black cherry (Prunus serotina) and black birch (Betula lenta).
Bronx Park
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Bronx Park
Bronx Park is the 8th largest park in New York City and contains one of the few natural stream-side landscapes remaining in the city. Founded in the late 1880’s, Bronx Park boasts some of the city’s most beautiful outdoor space and ecologically diverse wildlife. The two mile long stretch of river that runs through the park, runs through a deep gorge, where there is a combination of red maple hardwood swamp and floodplain forest.
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The Bronx Park is also well known for the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden, both of which contain a myriad of flora and fauna.
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The Bronx Zoo’s Mitsubishi Riverwalk offers scenic views of the twin waterfalls and insights into the freshwater river ecosystem via path-side exhibits. The stretch of the Bronx River that flows through the Bronx Zoo was created by dams built to power mills in the 19th century. The mill settlement that sprouted up on the east side of the river became known as Bronxdale.
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Visitors can also take advantage of the various playgrounds, kayaking sites, hiking and bike paths, baseball diamonds, tennis, handball, and basketball courts, football and soccer fields, and historical landmarks that the Bronx Park offers.
Fort Knox
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Fort Knox
Two notable parts of Fort Knox Park are Gun Hill Road Bridge and the Duncomb bridges. There are various activities all along this park and the Gun Hill Bronx River Dirt Track, a model race car course, is a unique one in this particular area.
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One of the best parts about paddling an urban river is passing under the many bridges along its length. There are over 75 bridges that span the Bronx River, ranging from historical stone ones built during the construction of the Bronx River Parkway to the modern steel ones supporting the Cross Westchester, Cross Bronx, and Bruckner Expressways. A particularly scenic series of bridges to paddle under are the arches of the Duncomb bridges, which have carried the Bronx River Parkway over the river since 1925.
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Amenities: There are public restrooms and showers in the park between Rosewood Street and Burke Avenue.
Wheelchair Accessible entrance on East Gun Hill Road.
Shoelace Park
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Shoelace Park
Shoelace Park, is a ribbon of land along the river that was set aside in the early 20th century for the creation of the Bronx River Parkway, the first limited access highway in the country. Its name is likely derived from its slim appearance on the map and role in connecting Bronx Park to the city line where the park continues within Westchester County.
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Today, this historic roadbed offers one and a half miles of uninterrupted running, biking, and skating in the North Bronx extending from East 233rd Street to Duncomb Avenue. There are wildlife viewing platforms, lawns, and a rain garden planned for the park, making it a lovely place to relax or have a nice walk.
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At 219th Street, there is a small access pier available for boat launch and despite slightly shallow waters, that river area is still navigable, particularly flat bottomed boats. There are also playgrounds suitable for children, and a wheelchair accessible entrance. At East 224th Street, there are reconstructed Bocce courts. Bocce is an ancient game similar to bowling!
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Amenities: There are public restrooms and spray showers near the river on 219th Street and 226th Street.
Muskrat Cove
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Muskrat Cove
Muskrat Cove is located between Bronx River Parkway and the Metro-North Railroad and East 233rd and East 234th Streets. It is a hidden sliver of woodland named after a population of muskrats inhabiting the forested stream banks in the area, so if you get lucky, you might spot some!
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In addition to muskrats, you might also spot cabbage white butterflies, monarch butterflies, woodchucks, common mergansers, and little brown bats.
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This little known, picturesque oasis has well tended pathways and careful plantings thanks to local residents. Local groups work continuously to beautify the area by removing graffiti, debris, invasive species, and planting various native trees, such as white pine. Just outside of the Metro-North Woodlawn parking area, a paved path heads into the cove. The park is accessible through an opening in the guardrail. On your right, a row of young, green ash trees commemorate the victims of September 11, 2001.
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Amenities: At Woodlawn Cemetery entrance, located one short block and two crossings at traffic lights on 233rd St. and Webster Ave. Check with the security guard at the cemetery.
Street parking in the area limited. Pay parking at Metro-North station. Free on weekends and holidays.
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Arthur Ross Nursery
Arthur Ross Nursery is in the heart of Van Cortlandt Park.
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Plants are grown here to distribute throughout the 5 boroughs. They are grown for 2-3 years. They are divided into smaller plants to replant them into the ground and therefore get more plants Weather conditions, urban conditions, as well as plant conditions, are generally monitored to ensure that the 5 boroughs get the best quality plants.
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They use composters to provide more nutritious soil and infrared poly houses hold more sunlight; these houses are used during the winter so less energy is overall needed.
Westchester County
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Westchester County
Westchester County is not a park, but rather an entire county that the Bronx River stretches up to. It consists of 50 parks and makes up 18,000 acres. The Bronx River Parkway Reservation is Westchester’s oldest park and is an 807-acre paved linear park that was created as an adjunct to the Bronx River Parkway.
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The Bronx River Watershed Coalition was formed in 2003 as a partnership between the different Bronx River parks of Westchester county to address flood mitigation and develop a strategy for limiting the number of pollutants and the amount of stormwater runoff that enters the river.
For more information about Westchester County, check out: https://parks.westchestergov.com/bronx-river-reservation and https://www.thewpf.org/programs/bronx-river-audio-tour/
Paddling and Cycling
Canoeing and Kayaking
During the paddling season, the Bronx River Alliance Recreation program offers a full calendar of public canoe tours along all eight miles of the Bronx River within the Bronx. Chartered tours for groups are also available and we have various paddle tours at different areas. Be sure to contact paddle@bronxriver.org !
To charter a paddle with us, follow this link to begin the intake process. Permits are necessary to paddle.
We invite you to explore the hidden oasis that is the Bronx River. The Bronx River Blueway Paddling Guide ( PDF ) will lead you along this hidden gem in New York City -- the 23-mile Bronx River flows for eight miles through the heart of the Bronx. Experience the beautiful forested northern areas of the Bronx which then gradually changes to the industrial Bronx that New York City is well famously known.
If you have any questions regarding how to prepare for a trip with us, be sure to check out our FAQs . If you have any questions regarding canoeing and kayaking rules and regulations, be sure to view the regulations on this NYC Parks website.
Check out this great safety video by our partners - the American Canoe Association in your preparation for a safe paddling journey along the Bronx River!
Cycling
The Bronx River Greenway is a 25-mile long green path that goes down the path of the Bronx River. It is multi-use, meaning that both pedestrians and cyclists can come through. 20 miles of the greenway are so far complete and the Bronx River Alliance is pushing to ensure its extension. Within the greenway, there will be 12 miles of on and off street trails; 9 miles have so far been put in place.
Map of Bronx River Greenway .
Biking events are hosted at the Bronx River throughout the year. The most notable example is Bicycle Sundays. Dating back to 1974, Bicycle Sundays are an annual tradition, in which 60,000 participants bike, walk, or jog a 13.1 mile loop of the Bronx River Parkway from White Plains to Yonkers. From May until June, these biking events take place every Sunday (except Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Due to coronavirus measures , face coverings were required. Otherwise, the tradition was luckily able to be maintained this year.
The Bronx River Alliance also organizes bike rides in collaboration with local partners which are a great way to explore and learn about the Bronx River Corridor. It is often important to register in advance for these rides.
Citi Bike in the Bronx!
The Bronx River Alliance is proud to announce that we are collaborating with Citi Bike in efforts to expand access to bike sharing and address transportation inequities in the Bronx!
Alongside other organizations such as The Black Feminist Project (South Bronx), I Challenge Myself (Washington Heights), Word of Life International (The Bronx), The Marcy Lab School (Brooklyn), Odyssey House (The Bronx), Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (The Bronx), Red Hook Initiative (Brooklyn), Boys & Girls Club of Harlem (Harlem), Transportation Alternatives (The Bronx), Urban Upbound (Harlem), El Puente (Brooklyn), and Third Avenue Business Improvement District, the Bronx River Alliance will work with Citi Bike to complete the Bronx River Greenway, advocate for improved bike infrastructure, promote bike usage, and grow enrollment in the Reduced Fare Bike Share Program, increasing access to bikeshare in low-income neighborhoods and underrepresented communities.
Citi Bike is partnering with Healthfirst for the Reduced Fare Bike Share Program to expand access to bike share through $5 monthly memberships for all New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients that do not require annual commitment. Residents that are 16 years or older are eligible for the $5 membership; the first 45 minutes of each rider are included in the fee.
Accessible and affordable transportation is critical, as it connects communities to jobs, educational opportunities, other communities, and various necessities. It can also help reduce road congestion and traffic, pollution, and energy consumption. The Center for Social Inclusion states that,“Public transit, in particular, is vital to people with low incomes and people of color who own fewer cars and tend to live further away from living-wage jobs than their white peers. We know, for instance, that Black people are six times more likely and Latinos three times more likely than white people to rely on public transit. And to compound matters, in the last decade, the proximity of job centers to high-poverty communities has declined by 61 percent , which means that people of color are increasingly disconnected from their jobs”.
As part of the Phase 3 expansion, Citi Bike has been rapidly installing new stations throughout the South Bronx. Some of these new stations are adjacent to Starlight Park and Concrete Plant Park, bringing Citi Bike to the Bronx River Greenway and facilitating new recreational opportunities for people to get active.
The planned expansion through 2023 will include the various Bronx neighborhoods including Mott Haven, Melrose, Port Morris, Highbridge, Claremont, Morrisania, Longwood, Concourse, and Mt. Eden. Please check here , for a map of the Citi Bike stations around your area.
New to Citi Bike? Be sure to check out this video to learn the basics and pick up some tips and tricks on how to ride safely in NYC.
Happy Riding!
For tips, rules, and regulations regarding biking in New York City, be sure to check out https://www.bikingrules.org/ .
The Bronx River Alliance serves as a coordinated voice for the river and works in harmonious partnership to protect, improve, and restore the Bronx River and its greenway so that they can be healthy ecological, recreational, educational, and economic resources for the communities through which the river flows.
With miles of trails, dozens of playgrounds and fitness stations, the river offers many free ways to get active while exploring local history, native wildlife, and a natural side of the Bronx that may surprise you.
Safety Tips
• General park hours are from sunrise to 10pm. Playgrounds are open 8am to dusk. However, we advise you to check out the signage at each park, as hours may vary.
• Some places have high, dense vegetated areas, such as the Bronx River Forest. We advise you to use the buddy system. Stay on the trails and wear proper gear to avoid ticks and poison ivy.
• Please help protect the park and the Bronx River by leaving areas as you found them. Put trash in marked containers. Help us protect this natural resource by leaving plants and animals alone.
• For additional information about NYC parks, please visit www.nyc.gov/parks.
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