Jerome Slope Steps Need a Family Reality Check
Plan a family walk with the steep climb and reported upkeep issues in mind, rather than expecting a playground.
🌳 Know the Climb First
Jerome Slope puts a very literal climb into a Bronx walk. Concrete steps rise between metal rails and trees, with sunlight filtering through the leaves. The address is Jerome Avenue at East 165th Street.
For families, the detail that changes the plan is that this park is a pedestrian stairway, rather than a playground destination. Reviews describe persistent litter and poor upkeep. Assess conditions before starting the climb with children. Keep this as a possible passage on your route, with a separate play stop in mind. Estella Diggs Park and Mill Pond Park offer other Bronx places to consider for the wider outing.
