Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Categories
Location on the map
Bronx, Bronx County, New York, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Phone: +1 718-365-5516
Site: https://www.nycgovparks.org/park...
Site: https://www.nycgovparks.org/park...
Opening hours
- Monday:6AM–10PM
- Tuesday:6AM–10PM
- Wednesday:6AM–10PM
- Thursday:6AM–10PM
- Friday:6AM–10PM
- Saturday:6AM–10PM
- Sunday:6AM–10PM
Comments (199)
Good place to just sit and think after a hard day.
This is a great park. It has Gazzebo that wish would be used for local musicians. Theres also homeless people there si enjoying the park sometimes can be unsavory. The body of a man was found early this morning. This man is free. No more pain no more suffering.
Clean, no bums, yet. Remember its still spring wait till summer.
Its a nice park but there are a lot of homeless people around sleeping there which is sad to see. Also a lot of dog owners walk their very large dogs without a leash, I as a parent has to keep an eye on those dogs. Like the female pitbull who was off the leash looking at my kids from time to time. I freaked out and went away. I wasnt comfortable at all. Most pet owners keep them on the leash. It was a good park overall.
Love Poe park because the playground is small enough to keep track of my young children. And there is a larger area for skating and riding bikes for when they are a bit older or when less people are around. Perfect oasis off the Grand.
Need to plan ahead if you want an actual tour. Still would be pretty cool to swing by if youre already in the area though.
It is a nice park to line dance.
Had lunch there. Being near Poe Cottage serves as my inspiration. Hes one of the reasons that I took up writing as a profession. The surrounding neighborhood, not so good. The Kingsbridge Library is located within walking distance of the park.
Be careful when bringing your kids here they might step of cracked needles.
This park was the best back in my day, when I was a teen, and there wasnt a fence around the park. It feels enclosed now and it lost that sense of freedom. 420 @Poe was the best, not its just a wack fenced park that has no personality whatsoever.
This park is ok. Theres not much to see or so, however, there is recreation center where before the pandemic people could go there and learn art and other crafts and things. I dont know if its open during the pandemic.
Back in the days this park was the best one on kingbrige kids play freedom there now you cant even walk around the area with all this homeless people doing there things in from of our childrens is the worst thing ever happened there some should do some things for this little park....att.REALLY DISAPPOINTED MOM 😔
The park was not cleaned after the snow. There was dog poop all over the ground. It should have alll been cleared prior to the public event I attended there.
Great park so much history you can feel it! To think Edgar Allan Poe use to live in the Bronx of all places...
This park is a great place to visit with little kids. Theres a playground and open circular paved space with a gazebo in the middle. Its a short walk to the Bronx Library Center or St James park. On Tuesdays theres a farmers market at the southern end of the park.
Love viewing the home of my favorite author!
I go there for a quick run around the park. I gave it 3 stars because its been looking pretty bad recently because of all the construction they are doing on it. However its a small calm playground for children Id say 6 and younger. There are no swings only monkey bars, slides and small jungle gym. There are 6 benches for parents to sit and wait while kids play. Theres also a section where teenagers go to practice skateboarding. The park also has a center for both children and adults with different programs everyday. You can just stop by and ask for their schedule. Best of all the classes are free.
They finally put a port-a-pottie out side the gate next to the park good move.Now if they just can keep it clean. They should have more than one out there for the park. I wonder how long will it last.
I .wish they would do the necessary, to make sure theres not people using drugs in a park weather is small children playing.
I was here to get my dog vaccinated for free. The staff and Vet Dr. Were terrific and polite. They were so helpful. I
The park is great for all ages. Kids play in a playground area. Theres a bandstand for summer entertainment and a weekly farmers market.The Poes Cottage is presently under renovation, but is a good tourist draw as is the Poe Center itself.The Poe Center has many well attended activities, and is staffed by people who are friendly and professional. The activities include childrens games, Zumba for all levels and theres even a weekly writers group that meets there. Many outstanding artists of the Bronx have their work displayed for appreciation as well as inspiration.There is a monthly calendar which is distributed as well as posted on their website.I must add that Lucy does a great job of coordinating and accommodating all the activities at Poe Center.
This is a historical landmark and truly worth a visit. The visiting center offers a number of classes and exhibitions for free, covering a range of interests. The instructors and staff are not always the nicest or the most patient/helpful, but its free. The farmers market is here on Tuesdays acids the Parks Dept organizes a number of events here.The playground however, NEEDS WORK. There is 0 shade from the sun; youll roast sitting on the benches in the playground and the equipment gets hot enough to burn children. There isnt even a sprinkler!
Its ok, play ground pretty dirty because of the public throwing trash on the ground or leaving their trash on the benches. Also, due to the homeless and addicts hanging out there.
The city is letting this fall apart, the cottage where Edgar Allan Poe lived looks horrible so sad.
Besides the historic significance, Poe park is just a great park to bring your kids to. They renovated the park and gave it new life. So many good memories I have growing up in this park. I know Im not the only one. Did I mention one of the coolest poets has a cottage that you can visit and go inside (per appointment). That alone should give you enough reason to show some love to this park while youre visiting the Bronx.
Nice park play area for the kids and and sometimes during certain months they sell vegetables from the vegetable Farmers Market nice place
Theyre still doing construction. I dont get why all these parks in the Bronx start doing construction in the summer making it inconvenient for people to have fun. I love this oark a lot, but the kids playground could really use an update.They should make it more toddler friendly, and make one part more for toddlers and bigger, and the other part for grown kids, like from 6- 13...Its important to show these kids they are cared for and I wish the Bronx parks would show that by making the playground more fun as well...
Poe Park is a spacious place to bring your kids to play. You have Edgar Allen Poes last home there (now a museum) you can walk in and get a tour of the tiny house for $5 or $3 for kids. If youre an avid ready and a Poe fan, visiting the house will definitely give a better perspective- improved relation to his works.
Its okay I mean some people try to take advantage of the park but its a nice spot certain times of the day
Nice small park smaller than most but it has a play area for the kid, plenty of seats an area to play with your pets and it has a lounge inside where it offers free WiFi and they offer free classes subjects whick I am not aware of. Also the place of a memorial center housing the historic Edgar Allan Poe cottage.
Movies in the park during the summer are well attended. Nice park. Not much green space. Poe lived here, so thats cool. Some neer-do-wells milling about, but no worse than usual.
Whats to say? I live close to the location and enjoy taking strolls there. Despite being a resident in the area for almost 30 years, Ive only visited the Poe cottage a couple months back and that was by chance. I was taking a walk with a family member one dreary Thursday, saw the gate to the house open, and decided to take pictures on the porch since were huge Poe fans. The tour guide mustve noticed us from inside and offered a chance to experience it for just five bucks each. And it was well worth the price. The opportunity refreshed some details of Poes past I had already known but floored me with the those I hadnt known. The guide was quite informative and his enthusiasm wasnt over the top. He seems like a pretty mellow guy who loves his job. I look forward to bringing others on the tour in the future. Honestly, the tour added more pride as an Edgar Allan Poe fan and as a Bronxite from Fordham Road.
Where I was sitting it looked like it needed some cleaning, but in fairness, it was early in the morning so I suppose the morning crew hadnt had the chance to clean yet.
Very quiet place. Edgar Allan Poes house is there.
Great park in my hood.
Its a very small neighborhood park. Not a park to play in but more historical.If youre a big time Edgar Allen Poe fan like I am then it would be great for you to see where he lived.
My visit to Poe Park was a very informative fun visit. The tour of Poes home was awesome mainly because the tour guide was friendly, great sense of humor, and full,of facts and knowledgeable of Poes life. Would definitely recommend people to pay Poes place a visit.
Good place to take a walk and they have water fountain so that your dog dont die. They have a play ground for the kids and a many benches to sit around. Sometimes people go there to practice zumba.
Nice little park in the area Im most familiar with & grew up in , this is definetly a historic landmark in my community & this park always has like little market sales , skate boarders etc .. sometimes police fairs and more .. very nice setting ❤
Small. Not much to do or see in it but I love landmarks and history so it’s a must see. The tour guide tells Poes history in each room of the cottage. Poe was an interesting poet and seeing his cottage and learning a little more about his life was worth it. Recommended for kids 7 and up, and anyone interested in poetry or the life of Edgar Allen Poe.
This is a historical landmark in an area that is very under care for despite the citys efforts. It has to do with the area in which is located and its not very much respected. Its sad to see places like this and others being undervalued by the community.
Nice safe n clean 👌
Very old Bronx public park. Has Edgar Allan Poes cottage renovated into a historical building in his memory. Park even has an original Bandstand where music was played on for park visitors to enjoy in an era that has long past
I would have given 5 stars but Poes home is closed due to Covid so you cant visit. What a shame. Can you believe it Edgar Alan Poe lived in the Bronx for a spell.
I visited Edgar Allen Poes last residence. It was an amazing experience. The room in which his wife died feels like someone did indeed die in there. Because he was such a small man, the furniture, etc. was rather small as well. They have a gift shop with very interesting memoribilia at low prices.If you are unfamiliar with Mister Poe, please google him before going. You may find it even more exciting.
Would be such a great park if they upgraded it. Make it more kid/park friendly. Dam thing in da middle been taking up valuable playing space since I was a little kid
Needs to be renovated. There is a gazebo like structure that needs some loving. It would be a great spot to have mini concerts, readings, or other social activities.
Nice public park. Fairly well maintained. Not much shade but a nice spot to sit and have lunch or just chat with a friend. Plenty of places to shop near by.
It was a nice experience. The day was sunny and the park was clean. Everyone was keeping their social distance.
I like it pretty nice park I wish they had some sprinklers for the kids
Ive always liked this park since I was 12 yrs old its a very pleasant place to go alone with family friends your wife or girl friend you can bring your kids here too its a park for everybody no one bothers you here
They need to clean the Children Park better. Its not clean enough for The children to play in. Not enough for tge chilsren of different afe griupa. Tbe bigger children alqYs take over the play area. The fresh market on Tuesday is good. Always fresh.
Has a nice visitor center with free lessons and activities for the community. The park is well kept, and has a nice little playground.
! Wow Poe Park have a lot history, ones the monument park in the area of the Bronx, when the time of civil War. the Union army use this area for stanby getting rest for prepare of war. New York City and the government of United States North American have to put this monument area Poe Park a museum, I call The Entrance Of Peace. God bless all those soldiers lose they life.
The Poe Park Visitor Center is a vibrant arts and cultural center and gallery space for kids and adults. Tourists will find a welcoming space and lots of information about the Bronx and sites to see. The most interesting people come through the Poe Park Visitor Center.
I went to a small function there at the new community center which sits aside the actual home but I have no idea whats going on at the actual Poe House. Its a cool relic for the Bronx if it werent so intangible.
The kids had lots of fun in the visitors center. Its nice to have a place to go on a rainy day that keeps them entertained and is free.
Poe park nice place to sit down and take a chill and enjoy the nice weather and let the kids run around
Is a great place/park to be but just that restrooms are mostly closed for the public,park is always clean and great place to take the kids to.
All the best stuff happens hear
Went there years ago. Found it interesting. They used to have Live Bands, Where a Friend of mine Parents met & got Married!! No longer:(
Noise level is high lots of traffic. Urban park. Has restrooms, but bring your own toilet paper if you want to use it.
Named after our famed Edgar Allen Poe, the park represents a very good place to name after EAP, but sad that our community at large sees nothing more than a public space with little knowledge of his contribution to the world of American literature.
Theres a parks department worker there every morning cleaning I go there often to sit have a coffee and butter roll very peaceful
Just a family park surrounding the house that Edgar Allan Poe lived in while he penned many of his greatest works. Located in the Northern end of The Bronx, both historical as well as relaxing.
Edgar Alan Poe was a public figure...he was an American poet and citizen from bronx NYC
Love the fact that Edgar Allen Poes cottage is here. Indoor activities for kids. Clean playground. Lots of benches for when grandparents come with.
Poe park is literally home to the house Edgar Allen Poe lived in, when her wrote many of his best works. It is also the park where two teenage boys, William Finger and Robert Kane met to create the comic book icon Batman. There is also a community art center and a band shell used for outdoor concerts.
Great park with jungle Jims for kids and a huge space for riding bikes... Its being renovated at the moment, but its getting there.
So beautiful and magnificent. Loved the Gaziba. Bathrooms were closed due to new years day holiday.
Cute little park. But some of the locals are a bit careless about the place. Its been under construction for a long time now too.
Just be careful going in there that Park is supported by the city for the people that use drugs they inject themselves in the bathrooms you have to be very careful you dont catch any disease like HIV or all the virus because what it goes there is drug users blood in the floor the lady that is in charge her name is Lucy rude person she doesnt even know how to deal with the public about to get beat up all the time because the way she act the city need to pay more attention or they going to get sued its unbelievable with childrens are not safe in there these Park became one of the trash hes pet Park in the city they give more benefits to people they never pay taxes then the one they do I hope they see this post and they supervise more than a lady and how it works over there with a drug addiction they have every day and the bathroom and outside the park unbelievable our children have to use the bathroom we needles in the floor not because they not cleaning just because the drug addict are there everyday
Nice park to just sit down and relax. Also if you have small children theres a nice play ground there for the kids.
Better than it used to be. Very beautiful and showcases cool art too.
Very nice
It nice area where u can sit back and relaxing while enjoying the weather plus Walk or running and enjoy learning the history of the park
I Was Just There This Past Weekend, With Me And My Daughter To Sit Down And Get A Break From Shopping On Fordham Road Shopping Strip, But Anyhoo Its An Ok Park To Chill, Relax, Other Than That Its Aiight!!!!!
I always enjoy history. The staff work hard to preserve the home. The legacy of someone who is woven in the pages of educational institutions.
Great place to relax and read,& have outside lunch
Playground is small but there are a lot of activities in the building (almost daily) for all ages. Swing by and grab their schedule for a full list.
Poe Park was my refuge as a young child. The Bronx wasnt very safe but the park was where it WAS safe for elementary school children.
Good place but alot of drunk people in the park
A nice quiet place to sit and think about whatever is currently on your mind or plans for the future. A place to just sit back and let your mind wonder.
I dont know a lot about it
Free storytime and Arts craft opportunities for children and adults. The place is super clean. Friendly staff.
Lot kids should come to this park it is so amazing for kids but next time they should add a swing too so kids will like it cause lots of kids like swings
Its ok if you just want to go sit and get some shade nothing special about it.
Great for a walk in the summer when time starts to get hot.
Nice art exhibition
Not water in Pie Park,and will like to have zumba,and all the classes they have before.Thank you ,good expirences and lots of Fun.
It used to be a nice place to visit with you soon kids. Now its full of homeless and drug interactions
Parks Department is always building on Edgar Allen Poes house. Nice sitting area there.
I really like this park. Its small and easy to get there. Family oriented.
Grew up in the area always go back for the memories
Nice place to ride your bike!
Very good to sit.
Great place to just sit and relax, enjoy the scenery. Its always amazing to see a piece of history still around.
The park used to be lovely, but now it is not clean. There is usually dog poop and garbage on the ground.
Its a great park to hang out.
Quiet and lots of seats
Fun to hang
The spot I visited was small and with alot of bugs also not alot of seats some people werent friendly
Loved the park. great place for leisure time !!
Small park with a Playground for kids and families located between Valentine Avenue and Grand Concourse. Next to Kingsbridge Rd Buses Bx1, Bx2, Bx11, Bx9. Trains D, B...
Happy to be able to buy fresh fruit and vegetables. I wish to have the farma all year around.
Poe Park is beautiful everything is new a place where you could take your kids to have fun
My kid loves it
Beautiful park super clean bathrooms
Nice, clean and friendly. I take my kids from time to time when I want to stay local.
Its only for oneself to relax. Not a big park.
Nice place to sit and relax and also spend quality time w your love ones
This park has benches and grass. Nice for cooking out, or just relaxing.
The park is children friendly and the diversity among the children is great.
You could do arts and crafts there and they have a art gallery exhibit show reception too. And you could take a tour in the Poe Park Cottage.
Lived in the area for 25 years it has changed, drugs.I have good memories of Poe park.
Didnt get to go inside because it was closed for renovations but looking at Edgars home through the fence was such an extraordinary moment which left me in awe.
Nice little.park, has a nice little art gallery and the original Edgier Allan Poe house. A gem in the bronx.
Edgar Allen Poe! read his poetry in high school, always cool to see little gems in the neighborhood with a nice history! #wheresdisla @missdisla
Nice play ground just a noisy neighborhood
Poe park is really beautiful and I actually passed through there I didnt visited 🌈
Not open yet due to the unfinished construction work on and around the house.
Would be a decent park if addicts didnt use the park to do drugs.
Fun outdoor area to enjoy some fresh air
Excellent recreational park with the historical Edgar Allen Poe home available for tours
Your typical Bronx park with families enjoying themselves but advisable to go home when sun goes down
Is a Very Nice Place.Excelente To Enjoy With the Family. HAS Bathroom Too.
Poe park, the home of Edgar Allan Poe had good times at this park as a child, pretty sure Ill still enjoy it now
Its closed for renovations.
Know about Edgar A. Poe an american writer.
The park is still very nice theres just no shade
Good 👍
Went to the farmer market, purchased exactly what I came for.
Its a nice family park. Very kid friendly.
This is really not a park. There are about 10 trees. Also its absolutely filthy.
Very bad surrounding and most of the benches are gone
Chil-lax place. On Saturdays has events going on in the park for the community
Beautiful memories
Was,nt no restrooms open after 5pm
Family friendly park. Great for a few hours out in the sun.
GREAT PLACE for the kids. Playground, with plenty of space to bike and scooter.
Too expensive for hood 58 dollar yo have that type of money in this time have a heart
The park has a special part of my youth. I ll just say it was the place to be.
Love this park, so relaxing.
Good place to sit and talk
Nice lil, clean park. Sprinkles for the kids.
It was dirty, someone broke a battle, and someone else was exposing himself.
Very interesting learning about Edgar Allen Poe and walking around in one of the homes he once lived in.
I went at night. It was quiet and clean
There is a creepy house in the park I dont rlly know if somebody lives there
Honestly, I go to this park when I am waiting for the Bx28bus. Renovations are going on now so some of the park is blocked off.
Love this stop have a drone launch from here 75 ft up and enjoy
Nice place to sit and watch people interacting with whomever crosses their paths
Nice park good for kids to play in
Was really awesome seeing where Edgar Allen Poe spent such a sad time of his life.
This park is amazing so nice and many programs to get into.
The city built a community building right next to Poe cottage very nice.
I had enjoyed the fresh air. The Weather was very nice.
Nice park 👏 to sit and relax.
Nice only thing they need sprinklers for the kids!!
I grew up there and its really improved since i was young
It was clean (park and bathroom) but the park is curently under repairs.
Just went to bathroom
Edgard Allan Poes cottage is here, but the park is a bit unkemp and run down.
I 💘 HISTORICAL PLACES! This HOUSE HAPPEN 2 b n my neighborhood 2 ENJOY whenever 👀WISH 2 👀it!😀
Perfect park
Ill change my review once they finish the remodeling (its taking them to long)
To much violence and drugs use. Unsafe for younger children to play in
Nice quiet place where kids can play safely
Nicee clean play park for little kids lots of sitting
I love this park is trankility and good Atsmosfea r
Ok
Nice and small good for little kids...
Clean, nice and have very recreational activities for children.
Too crowded and the bathroom are not opened
Perfect for the little ones and their is activities for them buy staff
Beautiful park
Time if u wont to see time just stand there and imagine
Good park but the playground needs a update.
This park reminds of when father used to be here and he always took us everyday in the moring
Nice 👍 to relax in the morning ☀️...
Good place for kids to play ...
Beautiful and representing of the areas. gorgeous maintenance of Poe home
It was really nice at the Poe park
A nice place to be ,if you love kids.
Good place to bring the kids
A lot of crack heads there. Not a place to bring your childrens.
Indeed construction right now. Playground section open. House being worked on.
Pleasant. Scenery. Reminds. Me. When. I. Was. A. Kid
Used to bring my children and dogs here.
Total reviews rating 4.1
199 Reviews for Poe Park 2023:
Review №1
2021-07-21If you like history and/or American Literature and/or poetry, its pretty cool to see the house where Edgar Allen Poe lived, and by extension how the Bronx must have looked in the 1800s. They were doing renovations when we were there in June 2021, so we didnt get to go into the little museum or get close to the house. Theres also a playground nearby for kids!
Review №2
2022-05-18I love poe park I live not to far from it...Only thing they need to fix is the druggies Alot of druggies in this park and they sit and use right in front of anyone but other than that its a nice lil cookout park
Review №3
2022-05-14The activity center has a lot cool art work made by members of the community. They also have fitness activities for the entire family.
Review №4
2020-10-26Excellent park. I performed with my students and then they enjoyed the playground to the fullest.
Review №5
2022-05-10Poes cottage still isnt open . Cant wait to visit it for the first time. Its amazing to think this talented man was right here
Review №6
2017-12-27I live in Manhattan and love exploring the boroughs. Poe Park was a highly pleasant surprise. Initially, I was just excited to see the residence of Edgar Allen Poe, but I was quickly welcomed in to the lovely community center. Although I arrived late, I was allowed to join a free bottle painting session where I met and made friends with local seniors. There are also activities for kids and a public restroom. Highly recommend !
Review №7
2022-03-15The park staff is inattentive and rude. The public restroom is consistently closed. The park has rats openly running around.
Review №8
2020-10-29The most I enjoy is observing all the birds that settle in the trees of the park,, during the 🌄 morning time, especially the Mournings Dove.
Review №9
2020-03-19A very small park past Fordham Road on Grand Concourse. It has a kool playground but no swings. This park has seating area and a public restroom as well as an office. I have brought donations to this location before.
Review №10
2022-06-23OK place for kids, seen better places.