| St. James Park | |
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_03_-_St._James_Park.jpg) View from a nearby4 train | |
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| Type | Municipal park |
| Location | Fordham,The Bronx,New York |
| Coordinates | 40°51′54″N73°53′52″W / 40.8651°N 73.8978°W /40.8651; -73.8978 |
| Area | 11.39 acres (4.61 ha) |
| Opened | September 13, 1897; 128 years ago (1897-09-13) |
| 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 | |
| Facilities | recreation center,tennis courts,basketball courts,handball (American) |
| Website | www |
St. James Park is a public park inFordham,Bronx,New York City.[1][2] It is located in betweenJerome 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 neighboringSt. James' Episcopal Church and Parish House.[4] A recreation center, originally for senior citizens, was built in the park in 1974.[4]
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