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Travel Directions |
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Travel Directions |
Please call (718) 601-9151 before going to a Bronx Symphony concert.
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Bronx Community CollegeGould Memorial Library, Sedgwick Avenue and Hall of Fame Terrace, Bronx, New York |
The domed architectural masterpiece on the campus of Bronx Community College was designed by legendary architect Stanford White for NYU and was completed in 1899. Under the dome is the stunning main reading room and beneath that is the newly renovated auditorium. Concertgoers who arrive early can take time to see the main reading room. Arrive very early and you can also visit the Hall of Fame of Great Americans—the remarkable 630-foot colonnade lined with 98 statues. Parking is available on campus. Enter through the gate on Hall of Fame Terrace, the street that runs along the north end of the campus. For more information, visit BCC's website.
From Manhattan, East Side: FDR Drive across Willis Avenue Bridge to Major Deegan Expressway. Exit at West 179th Street and continue across intersection to Sedgwick Avenue. Turn left following Sedgwick Avenue to Hall of Fame Terrace. Turn right to entrance, one block on right.
From Manhattan, West Side: West Side Highway to Cross Bronx Expressway. Follow signs for Major Deegan Expressway upstate (87 North), and exit at West 179 Street. Continue as above.
From Westchester: New York State Thruway into Major Deegan Expressway to Fordham Road exit. Turn left on Fordham Road. Continue to second traffic light (Sedgwick Avenue). Turn right and proceed two blocks to Hall of Fame Terrace. Turn left to entrance, one block on right.
From Long Island: Throgs Neck Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway. Follow signs for George Washington Bridge. Exit at Major Deegan Expressway upstate (87 North). Proceed north to West 179th Street exit. Continue across intersection to Sedgwick Avenue. Turn left following Sedgwick Avenue to Hall of Fame Terrace. Turn right to entrance, one block on right.
From New Jersey: From George Washington Bridge across the Alexander Hamilton Bridge, follow sign for Major Deegan Expressway upstate (87 North) and exit at West 179th Street. Continue across intersection to Sedgwick Avenue. Turn left following Sedgwick Avenue to Hall of Fame Terrace. Turn right to entrance one block on right.
Bx 3 University Avenue bus to 181st Street.
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Bx 40 Tremont Avenue crosstown bus or Bx 36 183th Street crosstown bus to University Avenue.
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Bx 12 Fordham Road crosstown bus stops at University Avenue where it
connects with the Bx 3 to 181st Street.
IRT Jerome-Woodlawn Avenue No. 4 train to Burnside Avenue or 183rd Street.
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IND Sixth Avenue "D" train to 183rd Street.
75 West 205th Street, Bronx, New York (between Goulden and Paul Avenues)
This world-famous school has been the site of many Bronx Symphony concerts over the years.
From the Henry Hudson Parkway North or South exit at
Mosholu Parkway. At the 2nd traffic light turn right. Continue 2 traffic lights to
205th Street. Make a right. The school is down the block on the right hand
side.
From the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) North or South exit at Van Cortlandt Park South.
Turn left at the traffic light. Proceed up the hill 2 traffic lights to Sedgwick
Avenue and make a left. Stay in the right lane to Goulden Avenue and make a right. Turn
left at 205th Street. The school is on the left hand side.
The #4A Liberty Lines express bus runs along Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Get off at Paul Avenue in the Bronx.
Take the Bx 1 or Bx2 bus to West 205th Street and the Grand Concourse. Walk 3 blocks west. The school is on the right hand side.
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Take the Bx 10 or Bx 22 bus to Goulden Avenue and 205th Street. Walk 1 block west. The school is on the right hand side.
Take the #4 train to Bedford Park Boulevard (leaves you at Bedford and Jerome). Walk north along Jerome Avenue to W. 205th Street, then turn left and walk a block west (toward the reservoir). The entrance to the school is on W. 205th Street between Goulden and Paul Avenues.
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Take the D train to Bedford Park Boulevard. Take the 203rd Street stairway exit. Walk north to 205th Street, then turn left and walk three blocks west (you'll cross Jerome Avenue). The entrance to the school is on W. 205th Street between Goulden and Paul Avenues.
990 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, New York (between Bogart and Hone Avenues)
This vibrant community center on Pelham Parkway is a cultural, athletic and educational resource for area residents of all ages. Hundreds of students study music and dance in the Bronx House Performing Arts School. The Bronx Symphony Orchestra’s last performance in the Bronx House was in 1997. During the intervening years, the building has undergone a thorough renovation.
Bronx River Parkway to Exit 7E (Pelham Parkway). Stay to the right, Pelham Parkway Service Road -- NOT the main road. Bronx House on your right, 9 blocks after you cross under the el train tracks on White Plains Rd.
Bx 12 Pelham Parkway bus to Muliner Ave. Get off the bus and walk to your left on Pelham Parkway one block to Bogart Ave.
#5 train to Morris Park. Walk one block straight ahead after you exit the station. Make a left on Hone Avenue and walk one block to Pelham Parkway. Bronx House is on your left.
310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., Bronx, New York
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Fordham Rd.; follow signs indicating exit to Grand Concourse and 188th St. On
Grand Concourse walk north one block to Fordham Rd., then turn east and walk two
blocks (keeping left) to East Kingsbridge Rd. Walk north on East Kingsbridge Rd.
half a block.
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to 207th St.; change to BX 12 bus eastbound to Valentine Avenue/Fordham Rd.
(just past the Grand Concourse); walk one block east (keeping left) on Fordham
Rd. to East Kingsbridge Rd. Walk north on East Kingsbridge Rd. half a block.
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to White Plains Rd. and Pelham Parkway; then take BX 12 bus west to Fordham
Rd./Grand Concourse. Turn east and walk two blocks (keeping left) on Fordham Rd.
to East Kingsbridge Rd. Walk north on East Kingsbridge Rd. half a block.
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to Fordham Rd.; walk five blocks east (keeping left) on Fordham Rd. to East
Kingsbridge Rd. Walk north on East Kingsbridge Rd. half a block.
Metro North – to Fordham Rd.; walk four blocks west (keeping right) on Fordham Rd. to East Kingsbridge Rd., then north on East Kingsbridge Rd. half a block.
BX 1, BX 2 - to Fordham Rd. Turn east and walk two blocks (keeping left) on Fordham Rd. to East Kingsbridge Rd. Walk north on East Kingsbridge Rd. half a block.
BX 9 - to 192nd St./East Kingsbridge Rd., just south of Poe Park.
BX 12 - East - to Valentine Avenue/Fordham Rd. (just past the Grand Concourse); walk one block east (keeping left) on Fordham Rd. to East Kingsbridge Rd. Walk north on East Kingsbridge Rd. half a block.
BX 12 - West - to Fordham Rd./Grand Concourse. Turn east and walk two blocks (keeping left) on Fordham Rd. to East Kingsbridge Rd. Walk north on East Kingsbridge Rd. half a block.
BX 15, BX 17, BX 22, BX 41, BX 55 - to Fordham Plaza; walk four blocks west (keeping right) on Fordham Rd. to East Kingsbridge Rd., then north on East Kingsbridge Rd. half a block.
BX 28, BX 34 - to 192nd St./Valentine Ave./East Kingsbridge Rd. (corner of Poe Park). Walk south on East Kingsbridge Rd. half a block.
BXM4, 4A, 4B - to East Fordham Rd./Grand Concourse. Turn east and walk two blocks (keeping left) on East Fordham Rd. to East Kingsbridge Rd. Walk north on East Kingsbridge Road half a block.
1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York (at 165th Street)
The leading visual arts venue in the borough -- come early and
take time to view the exhibits before the concert.
There is a parking
garage across the street.
From the George Washington Bridge, take the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) South to the 155th Street exit. Stay in the left lane, then turn left at the light. Proceed to 165th Street and turn right. Drive 4 blocks to the Grand Concourse.
Take the Bx 1 or Bx 2 bus to 165th Street and the Grand Concourse.
D train to 167th Street; walk to 165th Street and the Grand Concourse
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#2, #4, or #5 train to 149th Street/Grand Concourse, then take the Bx 1 or Bx 2 bus to 165th Street and the Grand Concourse.
1560 Purdy Street, Bronx, New York (at Castle Hill Avenue)
From 95 East (Cross Bronx Expressway) take Exit 5B Castle Hill Avenue. Make a left at the traffic light. Follow for 6 or 7 traffic lights. The school will be on the left side of the street.
From 95 West (Cross Bronx Expressway) take Exit 5A Westchester Avenue. Make a right onto Westchester Avenue. Follow to the next subway stop. This is Castle Hill Avenue. Make a left. Go 2 or 3 traffic lights. School is on the left.
Take the Tremont Avenue Bx 40 or Bx 42 to the Castle Hill Avenue stop. Walk down Castle Hill Avenue 2 traffic lights. School is on the right.
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Take the Westchester Avenue Bx 4 to the Castle Hill Avenue stop. Walk to the west. Go 2 or 3 traffic lights. School is on the left.
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Take the Bx 22 Castle Hill Avenue bus to Purdy Street and Castle Hill Avenue. Walk 1 block to school.
Take the #6 train to the Castle Hill Avenue stop. Walk to the west. Go 2 or 3 traffic lights. School is on the left.
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Take the #2 or #5 train to the East 180th Street stop. Then take the Bx 40 or Bx 42 bus on Tremont Avenue to the Castle Hill Avenue stop. Walk down Castle Hill Avenue 2 traffic lights. School is on the right.
800 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, New York (at Bronxwood Avenue)
Serving the North Bronx since 1913, this high school has a grand
auditorium with ornate chandeliers
and a skylight over the balcony.
Bronx River Parkway to Gun Hill Road exit. Make a right if you're traveling north, make a left if you're traveling south. Proceed about 6 blocks to Bronxwood Avenue.
Bx 6, Bx 8, Bx 15, Bx 41, or Bx 55 to Gun Hill Road and Bronxwood Avenue.
#2 train to Gun Hill Road station. Walk 4 blocks to Bronxwood Avenue.
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College of Mount St. VincentRiverdale Avenue and 263rd Street, Bronx, New York |
From the Henry Hudson Parkway Northbound take exit 22, West 253rd Street. Turn right at the stop sign and bear right over the parkway to Riverdale Avenue. Proceed on Riverdale Avenue to 263rd Street. Turn left into the campus.
From the Henry Hudson Parkway Southbound take exit 22, West 254th Street. Turn left at the stop sign. Go 1 block to Riverdale Avenue. Turn right on Riverdale Avenue. Proceed north to 263rd Street. Turn left into the campus.
Many Bronx bus lines intersect with the City Line #7 and #10 bus lines. Take the #7 or #10 bus north and it will leave you at the campus gate on Riverdale Avenue at 263rd Street.
If you are coming from Westchester County, change at Getty Square in Yonkers for the Mount St. Vincent bus.
Take the A train to the last stop, West 207th Street. Exit at the north (211th Street) end of the station. Then take the City Line #7 or #10 bus north; it will leave you at the campus gate on Riverdale Avenue at 263rd Street.
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Take the #1 or #9 train to West 231st Street. Then take the City Line #7 or #10 bus north; it will leave you at the campus gate on Riverdale Avenue at 263rd Street.
925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, New York (between Bronxwood and Colden Avenues)
Take the Bruckner Expressway to the Bronx River Parkway. Exit at Pelham Parkway (Exit 7). Merge left onto the Pelham Parkway East Inner Roadway. After about a half a mile, you'll see a sign for Williamsbridge Road. Turn left onto Williamsbridge Road. Go 1 long block to Astor Avenue and make a left. The school is 2 blocks up on the right hand side.
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From the Pelham Parkway West Outer Roadway, make a right onto Bronxwood Avenue. Go 1 long block and make a right onto Astor Avenue. The school is on the left hand side.
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Take Eastchester Road or Williamsbridge Road to Astor Avenue. If you're coming from the north, make a right onto Astor; if you're coming from the south, make a left onto Astor. Travel west to the school. The school is on the right hand side of Astor Avenue, about 3/4 mile from Eastchester Road and 2 blocks from Williamsbridge Road.
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Take Boston Road to Astor Avenue. If you're coming from the south, make a right; if you're coming from the north, make a left. The school is 6 blocks up on the left hand side.
Take the Bx 31 bus on Eastchester Road to Pelham Parkway OR the Bx 8 bus on Williamsbridge Road to Pelham Parkway. Transfer to the Bx 12 bus west to Bronxwood Avenue. Walk 2 blocks to Astor Avenue. Make a right onto Astor. The school is on the left hand side.
Take the #5 train to Pelham Parkway. Walk north 2 blocks to Astor Avenue. Make a left and walk west to 925 Astor Avenue. The school is on the right hand side.
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Take the #2 train to Pelham Parkway. Walk north on Boston Road 2 blocks to Astor Avenue. Make a right and walk east on Astor Avenue about 5 blocks to the school. The school is on the left hand side.
100 Moshulu Parkway West, Bronx, New York (between Paul and Goulden Avenues)
This ivy-covered school on a tree-lined campus has been a Bronx landmark since 1929.
From the Henry Hudson Parkway North or South exit at Mosholu Parkway. At the 2nd traffic light turn right. The school is on the right hand side.
From the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) North or South exit at Van Cortlandt Park South. Turn left at the traffic light. Proceed up the hill 2 traffic lights to Sedgwick Avenue and make a left. Continue to West Mosholu Parkway at Goulden Avenue and bear right. The school is on the right hand side.
The #4A Liberty Lines express bus runs along Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Get off at Paul Avenue in the Bronx.
The Bx 1 or Bx 2 bus on the Grand Concourse, or the Bx 10 from Riverdale, stop right in front of the school. You can also take the Bx 22 bus to Goulden Ave and 205th Street. The school is one long block north at Goulden and West Mosholu Parkway.
Take the #4 train to Mosholu Parkway. The pedestrian walkway from the downtown-side steps of the station leads across the parkway directly to the school.
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Take the D train to Bedford Park Boulevard. Walk 3 blocks west to Paul Avenue, turn right and walk 2 long blocks north to school.
Hostos Center for the Arts and CultureHostos Community College |
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This beautiful modern arts center—an emblem of the Bronx Renaissance—has become the Bronx's leading performing arts showcase. It is directly accessible from the 149th Street/Grand Concourse subway station. Street parking is available, and paid parking can be found in two nearby lots and in the Lincoln Hospital parking garage two blocks away.
From the Major Deegan Expressway North exit at Exit 3
(Grand Concourse/East 138th Street). Bear all the way to the right for the Grand
Concourse. Proceed north. Hostos is on the right hand side at 149th
Street.
From the Major Deegan Expressway South exit at Exit 3 (East 138th Street).
Make a left at the light. Travel 2 lights to the Grand Concourse. Make a
left. Proceed north. Hostos is on the right hand side at 149th Street.
Take the Bx 1 or Bx 2 Grand Concourse bus to 149th Street.
Take the #2, #4, or #5 train to 149th Street/Grand Concourse Station. Hostos is upstairs.
Lehman College, 250 West Bedford Park Boulevard, Bronx, New York
D Train:
Use the last car, Get off at Bedford Park Boulevard, leave station through the
underpass exit and turn right. Continue west on Bedford Pk Blvd, past Jerome
Avenue, across bridge. Turn left onto Lehman College campus. Continue down road
to the theatre building (the building before the old stone building). Walk down
steps, through double doors, and go up the spiral staircase.
4 Train:
Take to Bedford Park Blvd. Turn left as you exit station, proceed across bridge.
Turn left onto Lehman College campus. Continue down road to the theatre building
(the building before the old stone building). Walk down steps, through double
doors, and go up the spiral staircase.
Deegan Expressway:
(from north or south) Exit Van Cortlandt Park So. Turn left at the light, follow
road up hill (at top of hill you will bear left, just follow the signs to
Lehman). Make first right onto Goulden Avenue (immediately after sign for
Dickenson). After going through 2 lights (Bedford Pk. Blvd), a parking lot will
be on your right. Park and enter the college, walking straight toward the Speech
and Theatre building. Lovinger Theatre is at the top of the spiral staircase.
Broadway (heading north):
Turn right after B'way bridge onto 225th, cross over the Deegan Expressway, and
turn left onto Bailey Avenue, follow to end, right onto Van Cortlandt Park.
Follow road up hill (at top of hill you will bear left, just follow the signs).
Make first right onto Goulden Avenue (immediately after sign for Dickenson).
After going through 2 lights (Bedford Pk. Blvd.), a parking lot will be on your
right. Park and enter the college, walking straight toward the Speech and
Theatre building. Lovinger Theatre is at the top of the spiral staircase.
Henry Hudson Pkwy
($1.75 toll) or Saw Mill River Pkwy: Mosholu Pkwy Exit. Continue down
Mosholu Pkwy; it becomes a city street. Turn right at the traffic light BEFORE
the big stone overpass, onto Paul Avenue (Tracey Towers will be on your left
after you turn), and proceed onto Paul Avenue which brings you to the Paul Ave.
campus gate. If there is parking on the street, park and follow the campus road
to the Theatre Building (2nd Bldg). Entrance to the Lovinger theatre is at the
top of the spiral staircase. If there is no parking at the Paul Avenue entrance,
head west (right turn) on Bedford Pk Blvd, and make a left onto Goulden Ave. A
parking lot will be on your right. Park and enter the college, walking straight
toward the Speech and Theatre building. Lovinger Theatre is at the top of the
spiral staircase.
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Morris High SchoolBoston Road and 166th Street, |
The Morris High School Auditorium can be entered directly
from the parking lot, which is on the east side of Boston Road near 167th Street.
From Manhattan: Take the Willis Avenue Bridge from Manhattan.
Stay in the left lanes on the bridge and proceed straight off the bridge onto
Willis Avenue. At 149th Street, Willis Avenue merges with 3rd Avenue.
Continue
on 3rd Avenue. Make a right turn at the first light after the intersection with
163rd Street onto Boston Road. Proceed up the hill. You'll see Morris High
School on your right at 166th Street. Pass the school on Boston Road and pull into
the lot behind the school.
From the Cross Bronx Expressway (95): Eastbound exit at Webster Avenue. Westbound exit at 3rd Avenue. Proceed south on either Webster or 3rd Avenue to 168th Street. Make a left on 168th Street and proceed up the hill to Boston Road. Make a right on Boston Road, then make a left a block later into the Morris High School parking lot.
Take the Bx 21 bus on Boston Road to Morris High School at 166th Street.
Take the #2 or #5 train to 174th Street. Transfer to the Bx 21 bus on Boston Road, right next to the stairs to the downtown side of the station. Take the bus to Morris High School at 166th Street.
851 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, New York
From Manhattan: Take the Willis Avenue Bridge from Manhattan. Stay in the left lanes on the bridge and proceed straight off the bridge onto Willis Avenue. At 149th Street, Willis Avenue merges with 3rd Avenue. Continue on 3rd Avenue. Make a right onto Westchester Avenue Follow Westchester Avenue to Prospect Avenue, and make a left.
Bx 4 Westchester Avenue bus to Prospect Avenue.
Bx 6 bus to 163rd Street and Prospect Avenue. Walk 2 blocks to Westchester Avenue.
Bx 17 Prospect Avenue bus to Westchester Avenue.
Take the #2 or #5 Train to Prospect Avenue.
1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, New York (at Pugsley Avenue)
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this school has a handsome, modern auditorium with wonderful acoustics.
Take 278 East (Bruckner Expressway) to the Castle Hill Avenue/White Plains Road exit. Cross the traffic light and stay on the service road. Go 1 block and make a right turn. This is Pugsley Avenue. (A pedestrian overpass across the Bruckner will be on your left hand side.) Go down to the next traffic light; that is Lafayette Avenue. Stevenson High School is on the right hand side.
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Take 95 East (Cross Bronx Expressway) to exit 5B, Castle Hill Avenue. Make a right at the light. Go down to Lafayette Avenue and make a right. Drive down 2 blocks and cross Pugsley Avenue. School is on the left side.
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Take the Bronx River Parkway South to the very end (Story Avenue). Make a left. Make a right at the next light and go 1 block down to Lafayette Avenue and make a left. Follow Lafayette Avenue and cross White Plains Road. Continue 2 blocks east to Lafayette and Pugsley Avenue. School is on the right hand side.
Take the Bx 36 or Bx 39 bus on White Plains Road to Lafayette Avenue, then walk 2 blocks east to Lafayette and Pugsley Avenues. School is on the right hand side.
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Take the Bx 22 bus to Castle Hill and Lafayette Avenues. Then walk 2 blocks west down Lafayette Avenue to the school.
Take the #2 train to Pelham Parkway. Transfer to the Bx 22 bus and follow directions above.
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Take the #6 train to Parkchester/E. 177th Street. Transfer to the Bx 36 or Bx 39 bus and follow directions above.
951 Reverend James A. Polite Avenue, Bronx, New York (between 163rd and 164th Streets)
One of the Bronx's great houses of worship since 1909. The church has a large parking lot.
From Manhattan: Take the Willis Avenue Bridge from Manhattan. Stay in the left lanes on the bridge and proceed straight off the bridge onto Willis Avenue. At 149th Street, Willis Avenue merges with 3rd Avenue. Continue on 3rd Avenue. Make a right onto 163rd Street. Proceed 7 blocks to Rev. James A. Polite Avenue and make a left. The church is on the left.
From the Cross Bronx Expressway (95): Eastbound exit at Webster Avenue. Westbound exit at 3rd Avenue. Proceed south on either Webster or 3rd Avenue to 163rd Street. Make a left onto 163rd Street. Proceed to Rev. James A. Polite Avenue and make a left. The church is on the left.
Bx 4 or Bx 6 to Westchester and Rev. James A. Polite Avenues. Walk 1 block up the hill. The church is on the left.
#2 or #5 train to Intervale Avenue or Prospect Avenue. Walk north from Prospect or south from Intervale (stay on Westchester Avenue) to Rev. James A. Polite Avenue. Walk 1 block up the hill. The church is on the left.
2780 Reservoir Avenue, Bronx, New York (at Goulden Avenue)
From the Henry Hudson Parkway North or South exit at
Mosholu Parkway. At the 2nd traffic light turn right. Continue 2 traffic lights to
205th Street and make a right.
At Goulden Avenue (the reservoir) make a left and go two
blocks. The school is on the
left, just past Lehman College.
From the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) North or South exit at Van Cortlandt Park South.
Turn left at the traffic light. Proceed up the hill 2 traffic lights to Sedgwick
Avenue and make a left. Stay in the right lane to Goulden Avenue and make a right.
Continue on Goulden 3 long blocks, past Bedford Park Blvd.
and Lehman College. The school is on the left hand side
just past the College.
Stopping within two
blocks of Walton HS are the Bx 3, 9, 22, 28, and 32
buses.
Take the #4 train to Kingsbridge Road (leaves you at Kingsbridge Rd. and Jerome Ave.). Walk one short block north along Jerome Avenue (past the Armory), turn left onto W. 195th Street, then turn right at the corner. The entrance to the school is on the right.