Mount Vernon

Huntswood, Mount Vernon Neighborhood

Fleetwood offers convenient transportation options, including nearby train stations and multiple bus routes that serve the area well. A variety of amenities such as grocery stores, specialty shops, and restaurants are located within an easily accessible distance. The neighborhood features ample green spaces and parks, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. A bike-friendly environment enhances mobility throughout the area. Educational institutions, including both public and private primary and secondary schools, are conveniently located. Housing includes a mix of large apartment buildings alongside duplexes and single detached homes constructed mainly before the 1960s, offering a diverse selection of one and two-bedroom residences.

Fleetwood offers a wide variety of green spaces to enjoy, despite its sometimes busy atmosphere. There are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to check out, like Hunts Woods Park, making it very easy to get to them from the majority of locations in the neighborhood. Finally, quiet spots can be found throughout many parts of Fleetwood, although that is not the case closer to the railway line.

Highlights of Huntswood

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🌳 Hunts Woods Park

This tranquil neighborhood park at the heart of Huntswood offers residents peaceful walking trails, scenic woodlands, and a community haven for outdoor recreation, making it an ideal escape for nature lovers in Mount Vernon.

🏫 Traphagen Elementary School

Located right within the Huntswood neighborhood, Traphagen Elementary serves as a vital educational hub, known for its warm, close-knit atmosphere and active involvement in local events and programs for children and families.

🍽️ Huntswood’s Bronx River Road Eateries

Stretching along Bronx River Road, residents enjoy an array of family-owned pizzerias, delis, and bakeries, providing a delicious casual dining scene within walking distance of Huntswood homes.

🛒 Fleetwood Shopping Area

Just a short walk from Huntswood, this cluster of shops along North Terrace Avenue features convenient grocery stores, pharmacies, and specialty markets, serving as the go-to shopping destination for the neighborhood.

🚴 Bronx River Parkway Reservation Trail

Accessible near the neighborhood, this scenic multi-use path runs parallel to the Bronx River Parkway, offering Huntswood residents easy access to miles of paved trails for jogging, biking, and nature walks.

Huntswood

This July in Huntswood

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

July 4, 2026

Daylong Activities and Fireworks Celebration at Memorial Field

Memorial Field, Mount Vernon • Evening (fireworks at 9:00 PM)

This festive July 4 celebration features community activities and a fireworks display at Memorial Field—an ideal way for Huntswood families to enjoy a close‑to‑home Independence Day tradition. Plenty of local spirit without the travel.

July 10–11, 2026

Mount Vernon Independent Film Festival

Denzel Washington School of the Arts, Nellie Thornton High School

This local film festival showcases independent filmmaking at the nearby Arts School—great for arts‑minded residents in Huntswood looking to support community creativity and enjoy cinema just minutes away.

July 11, 2026

Mount Vernon Farmers Market

Mount Vernon Public Square • 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

A weekly farmers market offering fresh local produce and goods—perfect for Huntswood residents wanting convenient, walkable weekend shopping and family‑friendly atmosphere.

July 11, 2026

Grease (musical)

The Woodward Opera House • 7:30 PM–9:30 PM

Catch a lively performance of ‘Grease’ just down the road—an entertaining night out without the commute, ideal for Huntswood couples or neighbors looking for live theater locally.

July 1, 2026

Toddler Story Time

Northwest One Neighborhood Library • 10:30 AM–11:45 AM

A fun, movement‑based story time tailored for toddlers and caregivers—great for Huntswood families with young children seeking local, engaging library activities to kick off the month.

From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Huntswood

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Local characteristics and demographics for Huntswood

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