Poe Park is a small Grand Concourse park with an outsized literary claim: the wooden farmhouse at its edge is where Edgar Allan Poe spent his last years and wrote "Annabel Lee" and "The Bells." Reading picture books to a three-year-old fifty feet from that cottage is a nice piece of Bronx irony, and the paved oval makes for easy stroller access. If you're anywhere near Fordham or Kingsbridge with small children, it's a free, shaded, genuinely charming morning.
What to expect
Head for the paved oval in the middle of the park and look for the reader and the gathered families. Expect picture books read aloud, a song or a simple activity, and children moving between the story circle and the surrounding playground. The paved surface makes strollers and scooters easy, and the Poe Cottage is right there if you want to look afterward.
Good to know
- B or D to Kingsbridge Road puts you at the park's doorstep on the Grand Concourse
- Free, drop-in, no registration needed
- The oval is paved, so strollers and wheelchairs move easily
- Bring a blanket or towel if your child prefers to sit rather than stand
- The Poe Cottage and its visitor center are on the same site for a follow-on visit
- Caregivers stay with children throughout
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Common questions
What is Poe Park?
A small park on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx built around the Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, the farmhouse where Poe lived at the end of his life.
Is it stroller-friendly?
Yes. The storytime is held on the park's paved oval, which is level and easy to navigate.
Do I need to sign up?
No. It's free and drop-in — just arrive and join the circle.
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