The southwest lot at Orchard Beach, the Bronx's big crescent of sand in Pelham Bay Park, becomes open asphalt for a morning of motorcycle skills practice. It's part of a recurring permitted series that also runs on Randall's Island, a chance to practice bike handling on open pavement away from city traffic. If you ride and want to sharpen your handling in a wide-open lot, this is the Bronx's spot this weekend.
What to expect
A section of the Orchard Beach parking lot set aside for riders working through skills drills on their bikes, with the beach and Pelham Bay Park all around. The permit doesn't say whether it's drop-in, so plan on it being an organized practice session, not a spectator show.
Good to know
- The public permit doesn't name an organizer or sign-up process, so don't assume you can ride in unannounced.
- If you're riding, wear full protective gear.
- The 6 train to Pelham Bay Park is the nearest subway. Check MTA for current bus service to Orchard Beach.
- The session is in the southwest section of the Orchard Beach lot.
- The same series also has a permitted session at Randall's Island Park.
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Common questions
Can I just show up and ride?
The NYC Parks permit lists the session but not an organizer or registration details, so there's no public confirmation that it's drop-in. Treat it as an organized practice.
Where at Orchard Beach is it?
In the southwest section of the Orchard Beach parking lot in Pelham Bay Park, the Bronx.
Is this a one-off?
No. The same Moto Skills Practice series also has a permit at Randall's Island Park's asphalt pad later in the season.
