A very quiet oasis within the city limits for meditation, practicing your favorite sport, or even to improve on your long distance running. The crowds don't get overwhelming here, therefore you won't experience the normal frustrations that go hand and hand with parks. It's a very good dog run on the above platform and stroller walk around the track. Now the basketball court in my opinion is more of a practice court over a gaming court. (3 on 3 or less)
Awesomely there is a local running crew here by the name of "The Bronx Nomads." A really helpful bunch who have a variety of experience feom marathoners to beginner runners. They have a Personal Trainer/Coach in the group and if you are part of the team he'll advise you on topics. You've got vegans and carnivores running together without judgment so it's safe to say that it's rather easy to get along with this group. But I have seen other personal trainers giving boxing lessons or fitness sessions at the track...
Read moreA really nice secret hideaway. Sad you find parks in the Bronx by accident. You could live a block or two away and not know it is there. No signs nothing. NYC is very stratefied and the city government has no respect for its residents. Particularly outer borough residents. Dogs leave piles in front of our houses and there is no enforcement from the city. Yet, they have triple and quadruple signs for parking that you need a special training to understand. They completely exploit us with parking tickets. Why are the fines so high compared to other cities. Then they put bikes, outdoor dining, low fire hydrants, and limitless nonparking zones in parking spaces in a city totally overcrowded. Why are those eent a bikes taking up parking spaces. I want out of the city. Why are the tolls high here low everywhere else. Where...
Read moreAll it takes is 1 bad encounter for a bad review! My membership is over abt 3 mths now. I work nearby and utilize the park to workout. Today I had to use the bathroom. Went inside to try my luck but redirected to the public restroom attached to the building on the side..no toilet paper in any stall. So I go back in to use the bathroom. To be confronted by someone waiting to tell me I can't blah blah blah. WELL what is 1 to do if there's no toilet paper ? Lady do not play with me bc imma use the bathroom if I need to. When did THAT become a crime? Or forbidden People have no sense of humanity , it comes in all forms and that was 1. Never deny ppl food , water and to use the bathroom LIKE COME ON! watch me if u need to , to make sure I'm not wondering in the building but don't try to stop me ! Anyway bladder released ! Shame on...
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