# Van Cortlandt Park Alliance > Spanning over 1,146 hilly acres, this park offers extensive natural areas including forests, wetlands, and a man-made lake. It maintains a safe, clean environment with many walking trails, playgrounds, and recreational facilities. The park serves as a vital habitat for over 230 bird species, making it a notable spot for bird watching and outdoor activities. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/VanCortlandtParkAlliance - Address: 80 Van Cortlandt Park S, Bronx, New York, United States - Phone: +17186011553 - Website: http://vancortlandt.org/ ## What it is good for - Parks — 10/10 ## What people say - "I was impressed by the park's vital avian habitat for many bird species." ## Good to know - The park covers 1,146 acres, offering plenty of space for outdoor activities. - There are many playgrounds, walking trails, and public pools available for visitors. - The park is recognized as an Important Bird Area, ideal for bird watching. - Expect a clean and safe environment during your visit. - The Juneteenth celebration is an annual event held at the park. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.