Bronx Park Day From Highbridge to the Yankee Stadium Fields

4.7 (55)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 22:00

1345 DR M L KING JR BLVD

River views and shady paths frame the historic aqueduct bridge that once carried water to the city. Runners and chess players share the grounds with plenty of birds. Ongoing upgrades and renovations bring some construction noise, so check conditions before a long visit.

4.2 (140)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 18:00

1239 Ogden Avenue

Play structures and a summer sprinkler make this quiet Highbridge playground on Ogden Avenue a family stop with scenic neighborhood views. Locals who played here as kids still return, and it keeps shorter hours than the larger parks on this list.

4.5 (842)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 22:00

40-44 East 161 Street

Built on the site of the demolished old Yankee Stadium, this sports park centers on a 400-meter Mondo track. Courts for basketball, baseball and football sit beside playgrounds and outdoor calisthenics space, all facing the new stadium across the street.

4.4 (1,664)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 22:00

955 Walton Ave

Named for the poet, this small park on Walton Avenue holds the Lorelei fountain and the Louis J. Heintz Memorial among shady lawns and mature trees. Benches and open grass invite lounging, and the playground draws families.