Discover Serenity at J. Hood Wright Park

Getting There

• Subway

  If you're in Yonkers, start by heading to the Yonkers station on the Metro-North Railroad. Board a train heading towards Grand Central Terminal and travel for about 25 minutes. Once you arrive at Grand Central, follow the signs to the subway. Take the S (Shuttle) train to Times Square-42nd Street. From there, transfer to the 1 subway line, heading uptown towards Van Cortlandt Park-242nd Street. Ride for about 10 stops until you reach the 168th Street station. Exit the station and walk west on 168th Street until you reach Haven Avenue. Turn right on Haven Avenue, and J. Hood Wright Park will be on your left at W. 173 St.

• Bus

  From Yonkers, take the Bee-Line Bus #1 from the Yonkers Transit Hub. The bus will take you across the border into Manhattan. Ride for approximately 45 minutes, then get off at the intersection of W. 173 St and Haven Ave. J. Hood Wright Park will be right there at the corner. Make sure to check the bus schedule for the latest timings.

• Walking

  If you are close to the Hudson River, you can walk towards the riverfront and then head south along the waterfront until you reach W. 173 St. Turn left on W. 173 St and continue until you reach Haven Ave. J. Hood Wright Park will be on your left. This is a scenic route, but it may take longer than using public transport.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  You can also use a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Simply enter 'J. Hood Wright Park' as your destination. The driver will take you directly to the park. This option is more convenient if you're carrying a lot of items or prefer a direct route without transfers.