St. James Park | |
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Type | Municipal park |
Location | Fordham, The Bronx, New York |
Coordinates | 40°51′54″N 73°53′52″W / 40.8651°N 73.8978°W |
Area | 11.39 acres (4.61 ha) |
Opened | September 13, 1897 |
Etymology | St. James' Episcopal Church and Parish House |
Owned by | New York City Department of Parks and Recreation |
Status | open all year |
Public transit access |
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Facilities | recreation center, tennis courts, basketball courts, handball (American) |
Website | www |
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]