Places tagged #southbronx by Kathleen Patricia Odenthal
Claremont Park
Kathleen Patricia Odenthal: One of the largest parks in the Bronx, Claremont Park is a scenic place to enjoy a nice day. Situated in the #SouthBronx section of New York, this large park that stretches Fulton Avenue from St Pauls Place all the way to Crotona Park North features a pool, tennis courts and more.
Barretto Park
Kathleen Patricia Odenthal: This little park located in the #SouthBronx is bursting with activity. Located on the beautiful East River waterfront, fishers can sit on its piers and cast a line, and boaters take out canoes and kayaks for a turn around the river. Other attractions include a volleyball net, basketball court, and a playground.
Fordham University, Main Campus
Kathleen Patricia Odenthal: Located in the heart of the #SouthBronx, Fordham University is a prestigious college in New York State. It was founded by the Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St. John's College, placed in the care of the Society of Jesus shortly thereafter, and has since become an independent institution under a lay board of trustees, which describes the University as "in the Jesuit tradition."
Bronx Supreme Criminal Court
Kathleen Patricia Odenthal: Completed in 1914, the Bronx Borough Courthouse on 161st Street and Third Avenue in the #SouthBronx has served as home to the borough government and a courthouse. The Beaux Arts-style building features a granite exterior, marble interiors, and a statue of Justice above the south entrance. The building was abandoned in 1978, but later designated as a historic landmark by the city. It has been refurbished and was home to various community groups, but today it sits empty.