Van Cortlandt Park
19 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskNYC, r/bronx, r/nyc21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx is a favorite park for many. A couple point to its walking and running trails, and one says the northwest woods feel far removed from the city. One calls it low-key, another finds it massive and well used by people just hanging out, and another says it's beautiful to walk around. Two say the highways cutting through it spoil the park.
Address
Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway and Van, Cortlandt Park South, Bronx, NY 10471
At a glance
- Best for
- Walks, Nature
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Walking and running trails
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Van Cortlandt Park, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/MitochonPowerhouse in r/AskNYC · Oct 2026access
Says the freeway cutting through it, as through several other city parks, spoils what is otherwise a wonderful park.
- Caveatu/PitifulPrize2206 in r/AskNYC · Oct 2026
Says road 'improvements' badly damaged this park, leaving it much worse for visitors.
- Recommendsu/bxqnz89 in r/bronx · Sep 2026
Named when someone asked what else to see in the Bronx around a Yankees game, with the zoo, the Botanical Garden and City Island.
- Recommendsu/raulsbusiness in r/AskNYC · Jul 2025
Praises its many walking and running trails, including one reaching beyond city limits.
- Recommendsu/Biking_dude in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Suggests Van Cortlandt Park as an alternative nature outing for the day.
- Recommendsu/Veritio in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Names Van Cortlandt Park as a favorite.
- Recommendsu/thor3077 in r/nyc · Feb 2024
Recommends its trails as a Bronx outing option.
- Recommendsu/emccaughey in r/AskNYC · Jul 2024
Enthusiastically suggests it as a park pick.
Show all 21 cited comments
- Recommendsu/XLinkJoker in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Names Van Cortlandt Park as a favorite.
- Recommendsu/arrivederci117 in r/AskNYC · Jul 2025
Calls it a laid-back park, suited to some tastes.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Flounder8842 in r/AskNYC · Nov 2024uniqueness
Recommends heading into this park's northwest woods, which feel far removed from the city.
- Recommendsu/No_Weakness_2135 in r/AskNYC · Jul 2024
Calls it amazing, though not hidden because it's so large.
- Recommendsu/Lindo_MG in r/bronx · Sep 2026
Approves of the suggestions, including the park.
- Recommendsu/ls10032 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2026
Says they like Van Cortlandt Park.
- Recommendsu/Own_Shower_6000 in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Calls it top-tier, alongside Kissena Park.
- Recommendsu/Temporary-Spread-232 in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Lists Van Cortlandt Park among favorite parks.
- Recommendsu/ScarletSpire in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Names Van Cortlandt Park as a favorite.
- Recommendsu/Moonyur in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Describes it as massive and well-used by people just hanging out.
- Recommendsu/JoKir77 in r/bronx · Feb 2026
Says the park is lovely to stroll through.
- Recommendsu/happy123z in r/AskNYC · Jul 2025
Agrees with the pick of this park.
- Recommendsu/Look_the_part in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Lists it among many recommended parks and beaches.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.