Discover Pelham
4 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
NYW&B Highbrook Ave Bridge
A rusted early‑20th‑century railroad trestle spanning a wooded ravine — strong lines, repeating trusses and patina make it a graphic subject contrasted by seasonal foliage or snow. Best at golden hour or blue hour for side light and mood; autumn and after rain add saturated colors and reflections. Access from Highbrook Ave N with short uneven approach; street parking available but respect private property and stay on public paths. Weekday mornings are quieter.
Pelham Art Center
Small community art gallery in downtown Pelham showcasing rotating exhibitions, student work and public programs. Photograph clean gallery interiors, details of paintings, sculptures and seasonal openings; capture the building facade and nearby tree-lined Fifth Ave for context. Best visited on weekday mornings for quiet, or during evening openings for people-focused shots. Interior lighting is even but low—respect exhibit rules. Street parking and small municipal lots nearby; check hours and any
Chester Park
Small community park with wooded trails, a reflective pond, open lawns and seasonal color — good for intimate landscape, water reflections and casual wildlife (songbirds). Easy access from Walnut Ave with on-street parking; no fee. Best light at golden hour and blue hour for pond reflections, and mid-fall for foliage. Weekday mornings are quiet; paths are mostly stroller-friendly but some dirt trails can be muddy after rain.
Wolfs Lane Park
Wolfs Lane Park offers a mix of open athletic fields, tree-lined trails and small creekside pockets—good for landscape and nature shots in a suburban setting. Visit at golden hour (sunrise/sunset) for warm side light and long shadows; fall brings strongest color. Park is public with free entry and roadside parking; paths are mostly flat and accessible. Weekday mornings are quieter for compositions without people.