Parts of the Bronx, especially in the southeast, are characterized by slums and urban decay; in contrast, Riverdale, adjoining the Hudson River, has landscaped estates and large one-family homes. The borough has many well-defined old neighborhoods, including Mott Haven, Morrisania, Kingsbridge, and Westchester Square. A network of subways and elevated systems provides rapid transportation to all parts of New York City. Vehicular traffic reaches Manhattan by ten bridges over the Harlem River. The Triborough Bridge (1936) provides access to both Manhattan and Queens. The Bronx is also linked to Queens by the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge (1939) and the Throgs Neck Bridge (1961). More than one-fifth of the land area is in public parks. These include Bronx Park, which contains the New York Botanical Garden (1891) and the famous International Wildlife Conservation Park (commonly known as the Bronx Zoo), one of the world's largest; Pelham Bay Park, which includes Orchard Beach on Long Island Sound; and Van Cortlandt Park. Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees professional baseball team, is also in the Bronx.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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