Climbing Near Wakefield, New York

Take the 1 train northbound to 242nd Street (end of the line). The station is on the western border of the park. Alternatively, can drive and park alongside Broadway on the western border of VCP.Either way, the best rock appears to be west of Mosholu Parkway / I-87 (Major Deegan Exp) and north of the Henry Hudson Parkway divide. GPS location maps to the NYC Parks Restroom and Annex as a central location for trails to access known and future routes. Areas north of Van Courtland Lake tend to be swampy or inaccessible; however, there's probably room to explore along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. The southern parts of the park are more recreational with playgrounds, pool, and sports facilities, while the southeast has open terrain. Sitting at #3 on the list of largest NYC parks at 1146 acres, VCP is ripe for exploration. Mix of sunny, exposed areas with open terrain and minimal vegetation. Other areas are heavily forested or swampy with minimal trails. There are several formal walking trails and dozens of unmarked but developed dirt trails from NYC Parks for hiking, trail running, or exploration. Recommend bug spray and protective clothing depending on the season. I would exercise caution around sunset as areas of the park can be become very dark and remote.

Well trafficked park alongside the eponymous Pelham Parkway. Jogging trail, bike path and a wide grassy park with plenty of shade and sunny spots. The single climbable boulder is located at Wilson Ave and Pelham Parkway North just off the bike path to the right it’s unmissable in the middle of a field.

Largest park in New York City, located in northeastern Bronx. There are a few established boulders near the water, and one called Glover's Rock on the south side of Orchard Beach Rd. Accessible by public transport. There is also free parking at Orchard Beach, and there is a pull-off directly in front of Glover's Rock.