“Imagine a green escape. A place where the city’s clamor fades into birdsong.” That’s Evergreen Park.
Today we are discovering a smaller park called Evergreen Park. It is located near Soundview Park in the Bronx.
Evergreen Park provides seasonal entertainment hosted by NYC Parks. It offers a place for relaxation and recreation.
Acquired in 1888 Bronx Park became part of a system of parks. This system aimed to preserve land during New York City’s expansion. John Mullaly was the father of the Bronx park system. He advocated for more open spaces. He compared New York City’s park acreage to that of Paris. Mullaly wanted 4000 acres set aside for parks in the Bronx.
Evergreen Gardens, located near Evergreen Park at 950 and 955 Evergreen Avenue, has 357 residential units. It also has 253 on-site parking spaces.
The complex is near the 6 subway line. This provides access to Manhattan’s 125th Street Station and Grand Central Station.
Evergreen Gardens is near the BX5 bus route. It is a short bus ride to the Soundview Ferry stop.
Soundview Park offers expansive green space. It provides seasonal entertainment and Manhattan views.
Bronx Park is one of the largest parks in New York City. It has 718 acres of space. The park is home to the New York Botanical Garden and the Bronx Zoo. Fordham Road bisects Bronx Park. The Bronx River Parkway runs along its eastern edge.
The New York Botanical Garden covers 250 acres. It contains over a million living plants. The garden has the LuEsther T Mertz Library and the Enid A Haupt Conservatory. The Bronx Zoo covers 265 acres. It houses about 4000 animals from 600 species.
Bronx Park offers recreational facilities. These include baseball, basketball, and soccer fields. Hiking trails and playgrounds are also available. The northern section of Bronx Park is a Forever Wild nature preserve. This preserve features a floodplain forest.
The Bronx River flows through Bronx Park. It hosts a diverse ecosystem. The Mitsubishi Riverwalk runs along the river’s eastern bank. There are three waterfalls in Bronx Park. One waterfall is near the Lorillard Snuff Mill.
Within Bronx Park there are two lakes. One is Lake Agassiz. The other is Bronx Lake. Bronx Lake used to have a boathouse.
So, Evergreen Park might be smaller than the other parks in the area but still offers access to many outdoor activities. It serves as a local hub. It allows community members to connect with nature.