Orchard Beach and Promenade

On Long Island Sound in Pelham Bay Park
(718) 885-2275

New York City beaches have closed for the season and will re-open for swimming on Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Orchard Beach, Bronx's sole public beach, was proclaimed "The Riviera of New York" when it was created in the 1930s. The 115-acre, 1.1-mile-long beach contains a hexagonal-block promenade, a central pavilion, snack bars, food and souvenir carts, two playgrounds, two picnic areas, a large parking lot, and 26 courts for basketball, volleyball, and handball. Changing areas and showers are available.

Directions and Parking

Directions

Directions via Google Maps

Parking

During the beach season, parking is $10.00 on Mondays through Fridays for cars, vans, and other comparable vehicles, and $12.00 on weekends and holidays. Parking is $15 on weekdays, weekends, and holidays for buses, trucks, and commercial vehicles. A senior citizen discount is available on weekdays for patrons aged 65 and older, please bring a valid ID and inquire at the parking lot toll booths. Weekday parking for seniors ages 65+ is $6. There is also a coupon booklet with 10 trips for $90 for weekends and holidays and for $75 for weekdays only.

Accessibility

This is an accessible beach.

Beach mats are available for wheelchair access. Two beach wheelchairs specially designed for use on the sand are available. For availability, call (718) 885-2275.

Beach Hours

During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.

Beach Rules

Read the Orchard Beach Rules & Regulations

Beach Section Map

Planning a day at the beach? Check out our beach status map before you go.

During the summer, this map is updated each morning, soon after 10:00 a.m., based upon lifeguard availability and current beach conditions. You can also head to the beach, where signs and red flags will mark areas that are closed to swimming.

Last Updated: September 9, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Open for swimming

Closed to swimming

Amenities

Barbecuing Allowed: Yes (North and South Picnic Areas)
Concession Stand: Orchard Beach Snack Bar's menu items include hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, fried chicken, shish kabobs, fries, onion rings, nachos, wings, slushes, soda.
Mobile Charging Station: Yes

About NYC Public Beaches

NYC Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches. Beaches are open from Memorial Day weekend through September 8, 2024. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.

Safety

Protect your skin when you're on the go! Apply sunscreen before you go, and re-apply frequently.

NYC Parks is excited to continue its free sunscreen program with 56 dispensers located at all eight beaches. Through the program, funded by the IMPACT Melanoma Foundation in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, and by Episcopal Health Services in the Rockaways, New Yorkers can protect themselves from long hours in the sun by easily applying the provided SPF 30 sunscreen. The foundation will also be providing sun safety information throughout the summer at select locations.

Water Quality Advisories or Closures - Visit the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s New York City Area Beaches page for water quality advisories or closures before you head to the beach.

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Rip Currents - Safety tips and information provided by The National Weather Service regarding the dangers of rip currents.