Mosholu Parkway: A Key Station in the Bronx

Mosholu Parkway station is an elevated subway station located in the Bronx borough, New York City. It serves as an important stop on the Jerome Avenue Line of the New York City Subway (IRT), providing essential service to local residents and visitors. Its location near Mosholu Parkway itself and important institutions makes it a key access point to significant parts of the Northwest Bronx.

Connections and Services

Mosholu Parkway station is a unique station on the Jerome Avenue Line:

Mosholu Parkway (Jerome Avenue Line)

• This station is a local stop on the Jerome Avenue Line of the New York City Subway (IRT).
• It is served by trains of the following service:
  • 4 (green)
• Main entrance address: Jerome Avenue and Mosholu Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10468

This station does not offer direct in-system transfers to other subway lines.

Importance and Location

• The station is located at the intersection of Jerome Avenue and Mosholu Parkway South, serving the Norwood and Bedford Park neighborhoods in the Bronx.
• Its strategic location makes it a key access point to important destinations such as:

  • Mosholu Park and Surroundings

    • Access to Mosholu Parkway, a historic greenway connecting several Bronx parks.
    • Proximity to the southern end of Van Cortlandt Park.
    • Near Lehman College campus.
    • Montefiore Medical Center is a short distance away.

  • Nearby Neighborhoods

    • Serves the residential areas of Norwood and Bedford Park.
    • Access to local businesses and services along Jerome Avenue.
    • Connection with local bus routes.

  • Additional Nearby Attractions

    • Van Cortlandt Park: One of the city’s largest parks, with recreational facilities and nature trails.
    • Lehman College Art Gallery.
    • The New York Botanical Garden is accessible via a short bus or car ride.

History and Evolution

• Mosholu Parkway station was inaugurated on April 15, 1918, as part of the extension of the Jerome Avenue Line.
• The station has undergone renovations over the years to maintain and improve its facilities, including a significant renovation in the mid-2000s.
• As an elevated station, it offers views of the surrounding area.

Interesting Facts

• The station is an important transit point for residents of Norwood and Bedford Park, as well as for students and staff of Lehman College and Montefiore.
• Its location adjacent to Mosholu Parkway places it near important green and recreational spaces in the Bronx.
• It is a typical elevated station of the older IRT lines in the outer boroughs.