St. James Park (Bronx)
St. James Park is a public park in Fordham, Bronx, New York City.[1][2] It is located in between Jerome Avenue and Creston Avenue. The park was created shortly after it was purchased by New York City on September 13, 1897.[3] is named after the neighboring St. James' Episcopal Church and Parish House.[4] A recreation center, originally for senior citizens, was built in the park in 1974.[4]
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Type | Municipal park |
Location | Fordham, The Bronx, New York |
Coordinates | 40°51′54″N 73°53′52″W |
Area | 11.39 acres (4.61 ha) |
Opened | September 13, 1897 |
Etymology | St. James' Episcopal Church and Parish House |
Owned by | New York City Department of Parks and Recreation |
Status | open all year |
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Facilities | recreation center, tennis courts, basketball courts, handball (American) |
Website | www |
References
- "52nd Precinct Increases Patrols at St. James Park". Norwood News. 2017-06-23. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
- Wirsing, Robert. "St. James Park receives new sythetic turf field". Bronx Times. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
- "St. James Park Highlights : NYC Parks". www.nycgovparks.org. New York City Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- Manon, Junior (May–June 2001). "Where did St. James Park Get its Name?" (PDF). The Bronx Journal. p. A5. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
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