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Birding by Canoe Excursion

Sunday, July 6, 2025

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

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Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. Explore the Orchard Beach Lagoon by canoe, including Bartow Creek, as we look for birds that live in this estuarine habitat of the Long Island Sound. All canoe programs are for ages 8 years and older. Participants are chosen by lottery. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday June 25.

Location

Canoe and Kayak Launch in Pelham Bay Park
(northwest corner of Orchard Beach parking lot)
Bronx
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Cost

Free  

Event Organizer

NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers

Contact Number

(718) 319-7258

Categories

Urban Park Rangers

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Nature Centers
Pelham Bay Nature Center
Pelham Bay Nature Center is currently closed to the public.
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Pelham Bay Park
The Pavilion at Orchard Beach is currently closed to the public.

Contacts

Pelham Bay Park Administrator's Office: (718) 430-1891
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum: (718) 885-1461
Park Enforcement Patrol: (718) 430-1815
Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Course: (718) 885-1258
Turtle Cove Driving Range: (718) 885-2646
Orchard Beach Nature Center: (718) 885-3466
Urban Park Rangers: (718) 548-0912
Events and General Parks Information: 311
Bronx Equestrian Center: (718) 885-0551
Friends of Pelham Bay Park: (718) 430-4685
Bronx Recreation: General Information: (718) 430-1825
Bronx Recreation: Special Events Permits: (718) 430-1848
Bronx Recreation: Sports Permits: (718) 430-1840
Bronx Recreation: Tennis Permits: (718) 430-1848