Vivvo CMS 4.1 http://www.bronx.com/ ©2007 Spoonlabs d.o.o. http://www.bronx.com/files.php?file= http://www.bronx.com/ http://www.bronx.com/Local/attractions/parks/1272.html Parks Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:24:00 -0500 North Brother Island is an island in the East River situated between the Bronx and Riker's Island. Its companion, South Brother Island, is a short distance away. Together, the two Brother Islands, North and South, have a land area of 20.12 acres (81,400 m2). http://www.bronx.com/Local/attractions/parks/575.html Parks Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:41:00 -0400 The Concrete Plant Park adds seven acres to the Bronx Park System and the Bronx River Greenway. The $10 million capital project was funded by Congressman José E. Serrano, mayoral funds, the Bronx Borough President, Croton Mitigation Funds, and a Recreation Trails Grant from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. http://www.bronx.com/Local/attractions/parks/545.html Parks Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:55:00 -0400 The Bronx Kill is a narrow strait in New York City delineating the southernmost extent of the Bronx and separating it from Randall's Island. It connects the Harlem River to the East River. http://www.bronx.com/Local/attractions/parks/453.html Parks Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:20:00 -0400 The “Floating Pool Lady," a seven-lane pool on a barge, has arrived in Barretto Point Park in the Bronx and she’ll be staying through the summer. http://www.bronx.com/Local/attractions/parks/438.html Parks Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 The Bronx's only beach is an engineering marvel. Covering a mile and 115 acres, it was originally conceived as the "Riviera of New York," and its promise is carried out in its promenade lined with shops, playgrounds, picnic areas, and more than two dozen sports courts. On hot days this beach draws tens of thousands of families, swimmers, athletes, and loungers. http://www.bronx.com/Local/attractions/parks/434.html Parks Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:08:00 -0400 Guide by Cell, the nation’s leading mobile technology provider for nonprofit organizations, announces that its cell phone-based audio guide technology is now part of the new Bronx River Walk cell phone audio tour in Westchester County, New York, narrated by veteran news journalist, Dan Rather. http://www.bronx.com/Local/attractions/parks/367.html Parks Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:58:00 -0400 The land that Van Cortlandt Park now occupies was once a vast grain plantation, owned by Frederick Van Cortlandt (1699–1749) and family. In 1748, he built what is now known as the Van Cortlandt House on the property, but died before its completion. Frederick willed the massive home and surrounding lands to his son, James Van Cortlandt (1727–1787). http://www.bronx.com/Local/attractions/parks/368.html Parks Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:02:00 -0400 Bronx Park boasts some of the city’s most beautiful outdoor space and ecologically diverse wildlife. A myriad of plants and animals make their habitat along the Bronx River and in the park’s forests. The vastness of the park and the diversity of its flora and fauna make Bronx Park one of the true hidden gems of New York City. http://www.bronx.com/Local/attractions/parks/369.html Parks Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:03:00 -0400 Named after the Greek colony of Croton, known for its Olympic athletes, Crotona Park has served the Bronx community steadily since its purchase by the City in 1888. Among naturalists, the park is widely known for its variety of tree species (28 in all) and gorgeous 3.3-acre lake, which serves as home to turtles, ducks, and fish. http://www.bronx.com/Local/attractions/parks/370.html Parks Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:05:00 -0400 Called the "Gateway to the Bronx River," Soundview Park is situated where the Bronx River opens into the East River. When the City of New York acquired the original 93 acres of land for this park in 1937, the entire area was composed of marshland. The Bronx Times & Bronx.com