Beach Guide

Where to Park

Orchard Beach · lots & garages

Arrive early
lots fill fast

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12 PM today
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2 lots · 2,400 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.

All Parking

at 12 PM · nearest first

Orchard Beach Main Lot

~99 open

2,000 spaces · $8/car (in season) · NYC Parks · 3 min

Pavilion Overflow Lot

~83 open

400 spaces · $8/car · NYC Parks · 4 min

Local moves

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Take the 6 train to Pelham Bay Park and then catch the BX29 bus to the beach -- the locals' move and far easier than driving on summer weekends.

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The $8 parking fee is NYC Parks pricing -- one of the most affordable beach lots in the city.

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Arrive before 10 AM on summer weekends or the main lot fills and they stop letting cars in.

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Free off-season parking from October through May -- the beach is beautiful and empty in the fall.

City parking info (718) 885-2275

happy hunting

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