# Orchard Beach

> The Bronx's only public beach, a crescent of sand on Long Island Sound inside Pelham Bay Park, with a playground, promenade and a seasonal nature center.…

URL: https://littlegotham.com/activity/orchard-beach/

Nature · Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

The Bronx's only public beach, a crescent of sand on Long Island Sound inside Pelham Bay Park, with a playground, promenade and a seasonal nature center.

- **Address:** Orchard Beach Road, Pelham Bay Park, 10464
- **Neighborhood:** Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
- **Ages:** All ages
- **Price:** Free (Free)
- **When:** Swimming only when lifeguards are on duty during the summer beach season (late May–early September); open year-round for walks
- **Setting:** Outdoor
- **Website:** https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/pelham-bay-park
- **Checked against:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_nature_centers_in_New_York

## Highlights

- The Bronx's only beach
- Calm sound water
- Seasonal nature center

Hours and prices change; confirm with the provider before you go.

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