Concrete Plant Park

Westchester Avenue or Bruckner Boulevard
Sunrise to Sunset (April 1 to December 1)

A concrete launch ramp at a reclaimed cement manufacturing site on the Bronx River. Limited street parking and a long carry from either the Westchester Ave. ( .25 mi.) or Bruckner Blvd. ( .15 mi.) entrance.

Caution: A boom spanning the river collects debris and helps prevent motorized traffic from going north; to the south are strong currents and a working shipping channel.

Rules Prohibit:

  • Swimming, diving, or bathing
  • Rafts or other inflatables
  • Consumption of alcohol
  • Littering
  • Smoking
  • Any discharge into water
  • Pets off leash or in the water
  • Open flame
  • Storing personal property
  • Motor vehicles without specific authorization

Location Details

Launch: Yes

Landing: Yes

Site Fee: No

ADA Accessible: Yes

Rental: No

Storage: No

Rest Area: Yes

Parking: Yes-limited street parking

Portage: 1/2 block

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Nearby Locations

Paddle down the river towards the East River to Hunts Point Riverside Park, Barretto Point Park or Clason Point Park.

Restrictive Conditions

None

Hazardous Launch/Landing Conditions

None

Currents

Mild

Emergency Landing Points

South Hunts Point Park and North is Soundview