Running Map - Pelham Bay Park (Golf Courses)

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Pelham Bay Park

For some reason when people talk about running in New York City, they'll mention all of the major parks except for the largest park in New York City - Pelham Bay Park. They are all interconnected and can be run as a single long run, but I'm going to separate it into three different sections. This one is obviously about the Split Rock Golf Course and Pelham Golf Course area.

Map of Pelham Bay Park

Download the PDF from the nycgovparks.org..

Golf Course Bridle Path

First of all, I am not advocating running on the golf courses. Besides risking death, this is not allowed. For runners there are three areas to focus on. The largest trail (around 3.5 miles) is the bridle path, which connects to a riding stable further south - yes horses. When I ran there I didn't run by anyone riding, but I'm sure if you run there enough you'll cross paths. Common courtesy is to walk by the horses so that you don't startle them.

The other options include the Split Rock Trail (see PDF) to the west of the bridle path and the Siwandy Trails in the Bartow Pell Woods (again, see PDF). It isn't hard to run around these golf courses a few times to get double digit miles on soft surfaces. Check it out.

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