The Bronx’s Beach Is Back and It’s Better Than Ever.
The wait is over. After 17 years closed to the public, Orchard Beach Pavilion has reopened. And it is everything this community deserves.
On May 20, 2026, the fully restored 140,000-square-foot landmark at Pelham Bay, The Bronx officially reopened. The result of a $114 million reconstruction led by NYC Parks and NYCEDC, the Pavilion is back, and this summer it is fully alive.
What’s New
The original 1936 Art Deco bones are still here. The striking columns, limestone cladding, bright blue tiles and terrazzo floors. What’s changed is everything around them.
Restored roofs, columns and terracotta. New ADA-accessible ramps on both the landside entrance and the beachside plaza. New trees, upgraded lighting and fully renovated restroom facilities. The upper balconies are open with views straight out to the Long Island Sound. And this summer, the Loggia and Snack Bar areas open for the first time, run by us at Unwind Hospitality Group in partnership with local Bronx vendors. The full restaurant follows in 2027.
Watch It Come to Life
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What the City is Saying
“No longer can the Bronx be treated as an afterthought in a city of five boroughs.” Mayor Zohran Mamdani
“We are proud to have restored the Orchard Beach Pavilion to its former glory, with a level of investment that the Bronx deserves.” NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura
Orchard Beach Pavilion Ceremony
The reopening made waves across the city. Here is what people are saying:
NYC Mayor’s Office — Official announcement from Mayor Mamdani’s office
ABC7NY (Video) – “Historic Orchard Beach Pavilion reopens to the public for first time in 17 years”
Time Out New York — “The beautiful Orchard Beach Pavilion is open again after a 17-year closure”
amNewYork — “Mamdani reopens historic Orchard Beach Pavilion after $114 million reconstruction project”
Norwood News — Local Bronx community coverage
News 12 Bronx — “Locals celebrate reopening of historic Orchard Beach Pavilion”
Hoodline — “Bronx Riviera is back”
6sqft — “NYC reopens Orchard Beach Pavilion after 17 years and $114M restoration”
Come Down This Summer
Food, music, dancing, the beautiful game on the big screen and the Long Island Sound behind you. This is the Bronx’s beach. Reawakened. Orchard Beach Pavilion, Pelham Bay Park, The Bronx Follow us @orchardbeachpavilion for updates on vendor updates, events and programming.