The 20-acre park was originally known as Mount Morris Park and was a public, residential square in 1839. It was renamed to honor Marcus Garvey, the international Pan-African leader, spokesman and President of the short-lived nation known as the "Republic of Africa", who maintained his headquarters in Harlem. Neighborhood residents takes advantage of the park's indoor and outdoor recreation spaces, such as the Pelham Fritz Recreation Center (entrance at Mt. Morris Park West & 122nd Street) open Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Turn right upon entering building. Men's room before, women's room past the drinking fountain. Not handicapped-accessible. The park also boasts an Olympic-size swimming pool that is free to the public. The pool is open from the 4th of July until Labor Day.

Return to the Start of the Malcolm X Boulevard Tour