Buyers of Bronx NY homes for sale today benefit from proximity to open space set aside in the late 19th century as urban development progressed from Manhattan towards the east and north.

A surprisingly large percentage of the Bronx's 42 square miles of land — about 25% — is open space, making Bronx homes convenient to places to enjoy being outdoors. Open space areas include:

• Woodlawn Cemetery, one of New York City's largest cemeteries and a wonderful place to walk, with rolling hills, tree-lined roads and unique memorials, and the resting place for jazz great Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton,
• Van Cortlandt Park, with the nation's first public golf course, cricket fields and bike trails, and a popular spot for cross-country running,
• Pelham Bay Park, three times the size of Central Park, including and bicycle paths, softball and baseball fields, a children's playground, picnic areas and tennis courses,
• Orchard Beach, a 115-acre man-made public beach with a beautiful view of City Island,
• Roberto Clemente State Park, 25 waterfront acres on the Harlem River, offering ball fields, swimming pools, concerts and more,
• New York Botanical Garden, which preserves the last of the original hemlock trees that once covered the entire City
• and the Bronx Zoo, the largest urban zoo in the U.S., home to more than 4000 animals.

Buyers of Bronx NY homes for sale will enjoy the diverse recreational opportunities offered by these and other parks and attractions conveniently located nearby.

Bronx real estate agent Jonathan Ettricks of ERA Champions Realty can help you find a Bronx home close to outdoor recreational opportunities. Contact Jonathan to tell him about the ideal home for your family.