Ferry Point Park Park
Waterfront city park with trails and marina
Ferry Point Park in the Bronx occupies a waterfront peninsula with paths, sports fields and kayak access; visitors walk shoreline trails, fish, cycle or launch small boats into New York's East River channels.
Ferry Point Park at a Glance#
Hours: Park open dawn-dusk
About Ferry Point Park#
Ferry Point Park is a New York City public park on the Throggs Neck peninsula in the Bronx, located on the shore of Eastchester Bay. It is managed by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and provides waterfront open space for the borough’s eastern neighborhoods.
The park includes a waterfront promenade and walking paths, athletic fields, picnic areas and the public Ferry Point Golf Course, offering views across the bay toward City Island and Long Island Sound. Facilities support walking, fishing from shore, informal sports and golf, and the park is used by local residents for daily recreation. The renovated waterfront areas provide accessible routes and restored shoreline edges.
Ferry Point has been a city-managed waterfront park for decades and underwent major renovation and upgrades during the 2010s to improve public access and modernize amenities. The updated design enhanced the golf facilities and waterfront promenades.
The park sits on the eastern edge of the Bronx near the neighborhoods of Throggs Neck and Pelham Bay, on the shore of Eastchester Bay. It is in the outer boroughs of New York City and is reachable by car and local transit from central Bronx neighborhoods.
- Waterfront recreation: Offers waterfront paths, sports fields and a public golf course, with views across Eastchester Bay toward City Island and Long Island Sound.
- Recent upgrades: Underwent a major renovation in the 2010s that upgraded park amenities and waterfront access for pedestrians and golfers.
How to Get to Ferry Point Park#
Ferry Point Park is in the Bronx near Throggs Neck. It’s reachable by car via local arterial roads and limited bus services; check MTA bus routes for the most direct public-transit access. Parking is available but can be limited on busy days.
Tips for Visiting Ferry Point Park#
- Take the waterfront promenade for views of the Bronx Kill and local birdlife; early morning offers the clearest light.
- If cycling, use the Bronx River Greenway connections - there are bike lanes and shared paths leading toward the park.
- Bring a picnic; there are sheltered pavilions and spaces commonly used by local families.
Best Time to Visit Ferry Point Park#
Best in spring and autumn for comfortable weather and active outdoor use.
Weather & Climate near Ferry Point Park#
Ferry Point Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1135 mm/year), wettest in August, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -5° - 4° | -5° | 88 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 5° | -4° | 75 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 10° | 1° | 102 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 5° - 15° | 10° | 98 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 10° - 21° | 16° | 104 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 85 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 104 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 28° | 23° | 108 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 14° - 24° | 19° | 95 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 85 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 12° | 5° | 99 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 6° | -2° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
