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St._James_Park_(Bronx) Latitude and Longitude:

40°51′54″N 73°53′52″W / 40.8651°N 73.8978°W / 40.8651; -73.8978
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St. James Park
View from a nearby 4 train
St. James Park (Bronx) is located in Bronx
St. James Park (Bronx)
Type Municipal park
Location Fordham, The Bronx, New York
Coordinates 40°51′54″N 73°53′52″W / 40.8651°N 73.8978°W / 40.8651; -73.8978
Area11.39 acres (4.61 ha)
OpenedSeptember 13, 1897; 126 years ago (1897-09-13)
Etymology St. James' Episcopal Church and Parish House
Owned by New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
Statusopen all year
Public transit access
Facilities recreation center, tennis courts, basketball courts, handball (American)
Website www.nycgovparks.org/parks/st-james-park

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. New York City purchased the land on September 13, 1897, graded it, and created the park. [3] It 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]

References

  1. ^ Francois, Reggie (2017-06-23). "52nd Precinct Increases Patrols at St. James Park". Norwood News. Archived from the original on 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  2. ^ Wirsing, Robert (2015-11-02). "St. James Park receives new sythetic turf field". Bronx Times. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  3. ^ "St. James Park Highlights : NYC Parks". www.nycgovparks.org. New York City Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  4. ^ a b 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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