Beach & Island

Orchard Beach

📍 1 Orchard Beach Rd, Bronx, NY, USA

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Quick Facts

Location: USA, New York
Category: Beach & Island
Duration: Half day
Opening Hours: Beach open year-round; lifeguards Jun-Sep 10:00-18:00
Ticket Price: Beach free; summer parking about $8 weekday, $13 weekend
Address: 1 Orchard Beach Rd, Bronx, NY, USA
Coordinates: 40.8560, -73.7950

Introduction

Orchard Beach is located in the Bronx, New York, the only public beach in the borough, facing Long Island Sound and an important swimming spot for Bronx residents. Built in the 1930s by Robert Moses, the beach forms an elegant arc about 1.2 miles long with fine soft sand and summer lifeguarded areas. Behind the beach is a wide promenade and parking lot with gazebos, changing rooms, and rest areas. Unlike other NYC Atlantic-facing beaches, Orchard Beach faces Long Island Sound with calmer waters, ideal for families with children. Nearby Orchard Beach Nature Preserve protects original salt marshes and woodlands for birdwatching and nature walks. Summer weekends are lively with volleyball, picnics, and playgrounds.

✨ Highlights

Only Bronx Beach

The only public beach in the Bronx, an important swimming spot for local residents.

Calm Sound Waters

Faces Long Island Sound with calmer waters than the Atlantic, ideal for families with children.

Elegant Arc Beach

Built by Robert Moses, an elegant 1.2-mile arc with fine soft sand.

Promenade Facilities

Wide promenade with gazebos, changing rooms, and rest areas for walking and ocean views.

Nature Preserve

Nearby Orchard Beach Nature Preserve protects salt marshes and woodlands for birdwatching.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Time to Visit：Jun-Sep for swimming; weekdays quieter; evening for walks

→Address：Orchard Beach, Bronx, NY 10464

→Opening Hours：Beach open year-round; lifeguards Jun-Sep 10:00-18:00

→Ticket Information：Beach free; summer parking about $8 weekday, $13 weekend

→Transportation：Subway 6 to Pelham Bay Park then Bx5 or Bx12 bus

💡 Tips

• Summer weekend lots fill up; arrive before 10 AM or queue for a spot.

• Visit nearby Pelham Bay Park and Orchard Beach Nature Preserve for a full nature experience.

• After heavy rain, check NYC Health water quality advisories before swimming.

• Limited food options; bring a picnic and water for a family beach meal.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Orchard Beach?

Beach open year-round; lifeguards Jun-Sep 10:00-18:00

How much is the admission for Orchard Beach?

Beach free; summer parking about $8 weekday, $13 weekend

Any practical tips for visiting Orchard Beach?

Summer weekend lots fill up; arrive before 10 AM or queue for a spot. Visit nearby Pelham Bay Park and Orchard Beach Nature Preserve for a full nature experience.