Concourse-Concourse Village

Understanding Concourse-Concourse Village

The broad Concourse corridor sits among the older apartment neighborhoods described in the Jerome Avenue study. Its scale becomes easier to understand beside the open spaces near the courthouse.

Joyce Kilmer Park’s Lorelei fountain was made for Düsseldorf but was rejected amid opposition to Heinrich Heine’s Jewish origins and politics. A German-American campaign brought it to the Bronx in 1899.

Places to explore

• The Bronx Museum

  1040 Grand Concourse

  Choose the current exhibitions rather than expecting a permanent show. Admission is free, and the operator says its public galleries and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Check the exhibition calendar before traveling.

  Read the NYFE place guide

• Joyce Kilmer Park

  Grand Concourse between East 161st and East 164th streets

  Look for the Lorelei fountain and the Louis J. Heintz statue, which connects the park to the building of the Grand Concourse. It is a distinct outdoor stop beside the civic buildings.

• Grand Concourse streetscape

  Public streets around the museum and park

  Compare the wide boulevard with the older apartment blocks on its side streets. The planning source supports the built setting, not general access to apartment lobbies.

Planning a visit

The museum lists the B/D at 167 Street and the 4 at 161 Street–Yankee Stadium as subway options. Check current service and the station approach separately.