Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Roberto Clemente State Park


Roberto Clemente State Park Below information is gathered from http://www.nysparks.com


Roberto Clemente State Park
301 West Tremont Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453

Roberto Clemente State Park is a 25-acre waterfront park located along the Harlem River in the Bronx. The park offers a variety of recreational and cultural activities year-round for youth, adults, senior citizens and the physically challenged. The facilities include a multi-purpose recreation building, an Olympic-size pool complex, ball fields, basketball courts, picinic areas, playgrounds and a waterfront promenade.

The park opened in 1973 as the Harlem River Park and was renamed after Clemente, the first Latino-American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The annual Roberto Clemente Week celebrates the famed baseball player's life with a series of special events at the park.
During the summer, the park is home to numerous concerts and special events. There is truly something for everyone at Roberto Clemente State Park.





Hours of Operation

Park hours and facility operations are subject to change. Patrons are encouraged to contact the park directly to confirm operating hours before traveling.
  • Hours: Daily from 7 AM to dusk.
    Indoor Programs: 11 am - 7 pm.
    Fitness Room Hours Sunday through Saturday: 10 am- 9:30 pm.
  • Open daily year round.
  • Pool/Aquatics Complex: 6/28 - 9/3, 10 am to 6 pm every day.
    Child under ten must be accompanied by parent or guardian over 18; swim diapers and plastic pull-ups required (for sale at park); lock for locker required (for sale at park)


Amenities and Activities

Our parks and historic sites have countless amenities and activities to make your visit fun and enjoyable. Accessible indicates that, to the extent practicable, this facility or activity meets the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. It is strongly recommended that you contact the facility in advance for a full description of what you can expect.
  • Food (Accessible)
  • Gymnasium (Accessible)
  • Picnic Tables (Accessible)
  • Playgrounds (Accessible)
  • Playing Fields (Accessible)
  • Pool (Accessible)
  • Recreation Programs