About as lackluster as its name, this playground is actually a bit better then I thought it would…read morebe, but not a great playground by any means. Playground equipment is in decent shape and it's laid out well. Four bucket seat toddler swings are a plus and there's a bear statue to climb on. The bear kind of gives this ho-hum location a bit more cheer. Not very toddler friendly in general however. No toddler equipment or small slides, no grass or landscaping, and the playground overlooks a really busy intersection. There is a musical chime feature that works better than most. I played Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star on it before we headed out. Starbucks, Panera, Uno's and Applebee's are just up the block.

This park has been a favorite of my kids since they were toddlers. It's completely fenced in and…read morethats great because the Conduit runs along side it and the traffic is pretty heavy. A bit noisy and since its neighboring JFK airport there's the added airplane noises. Kids don't seem to mind or care for that matter. During hot months it's a heat buster heaven with the giant frog sprinklers blasting. Most areas are shaded by trees and wind is always blowing here. Lots of benches around and some tables with chairs. Basketball court and handball courts are at one end. Major downside here however is that there's no bathroom. The location serves as more like a backyard playground to many of the homes that are across the street . Still not a good excuse to not have a bathroom. There's no direct parking spots right outside the park either. Its the kind of location that you would probably drive by and then wonder how to get into the park but by that time you've already passed it. So the tip is to drive down Lefferts Blvd a block or 2 and find parking on one of the side streets to the left or right . Then walk back to the park. (Be careful crossing- it's the Conduit after all,but there is a crosswalk) If you're ever flight delayed this is a good park to come with little ones to kill time and burn off some energy. Its a quick walk over from the Long Term Parking area at JFK. You'll see lots of airline workers who live close by walking to work.

Such a Beautiful place ,A nice little decent park on lefferts blvd .that's has a nice sitting area…read moreto sit down and maybe to read or watch the kids play on the slides or monkey bars in they play ground area . The park has a nice shaded area and a decent amount of threes that makes for some real nice scenery. This park is good for after school, or just chilling out on the benches enjoying some music. I go through this park on a regular basis it is about less than a block away from the jfk airport .and the jfk airtrain is right there also .and if you are interested in long term parking it is also there. I will definitely go back there in the future

Great for kids. It had 4 Swings and a metal slide. The trees…read moreprovided shade from the heat of the day.

This park has come a long way since I was younger. The plus is that people who are moving into the…read moreneighborhood are the lucky ones because they get all the benefits of the new 2010 - 2012 renovations and the in progress renovations. In the 80s and 90s the front of the park was the area where all the drunks and druggies use to hang out. Not anymore those days are over. If you see pictures of this park from the 80s to now you wouldn't believe your eyes. There is a baseball field with fake grass, handball/ basketball courts, Bathrooms(winter 2012), swings for the older kids/adults and swings for small children, dog run and a garden that Alex runs, multiple water fountains, and spray showers. There are some days that you cannot play in the field because the local high school has permits for the field. This was never the case until that school moved into town. The field used to have no grass on it and it was a little torn up but no one complained. I feel as if this park got fixed only because of the yuppies and the new building that was put up called onemurrypark. It's really sad that these changes didn't happen for the locals. The plus side is that no one has to try and work there way into the surrounding stores to try and go to the bathroom. I remember throughout the years people would have to go around the corner to my house just to go. Either way this park will always hold 5 stars because I lived here my whole life. Granted when you walk around the area you tend to not know anyone but at least the rich people moving into the area are nice because they see you as a potential babysitter. I recommend checking out the sculpture that is currently inside the dog run this piece is called "Bigger Bird".But check it out before it's too late because I read that there were plans that they were going to take it away since the dog run ruined it. Also now this park has traffic lights on every corner something the locals tried to get back in the day that suddenly sprung up as soon as the yuppies moved in, so that's a plus even though we are no longer children and can cross the street with no issue. This park is really big (2.524 Acres) and it is something that you should check out. Your kids will love it!

I used to come to this park a lot as a small child. The layout has actually not changed that much…read more This park is perfect for families with small children. They have a decent sized jungle gym area, swings and slides for kids to run around and climb on. There are also a fair amount of handball courts too if that is your thing.

Talk about proper planning, this playground space could house the entire armed forces personnel,…read moreits colossal.. I mean -- it's gotta be a full city block square, or is it cubed? The playground is well attended in comparison to Hoffman Park that I passed thrice -- going and coming back. The tumbleweed crossed easterly from see-saw, opposite Woodhaven. D E D dead. Each park activity had a thick rubber surface, it appeared absorbent enough to land my Triple Lindy. People were out, enjoying the day -- enjoying the parks offerings, no matter the level of physical prowess. So.... Go Out and Play...

Been to this park a few times for a couple outdoor events…read more Park isn't as shiny and newly renovated as the other parks. However, it's very spacious, and a great area for the kids to play. The gates of the handball courts are set up a bit odd, so you'll definitely be running out the court to get your ball. Unpopular opinion, but I'm not a fan of the pool. It's a bit small, therefore it gets soooo crowded during peak season. Great park to get your steps in as there are no shortage of slopes and walking paths here.

AKA Windmuller Park, this spot near Doughboy Plaza has some hoops…read morehttp://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/lawrence-virgilio-playground/history

A nice family friendly and just me friendly park in Astoria that has plenty to do including…read moreshooting hoops , play handball , soccer or just sit on a bench being lazy while the kiddos round around in the playground area . The NYC parks dept gets high marks for keeping the park clean and updated as nothing looks rundown or missing . After doing a bunch of shopping in the area I stopped by for an hour to enjoy my gelato cup while an intense basketball game was going on with guys and gals shooting many bricks . The stroller moms were out in force at the park while the little brats were running around the playground area having fun . I like this park in Astoria as it's my chill out and relax place when I need some alone time during the day . 4.5 stars on my yelp meter .

After a long busy day at school or during the freedom of summer, kids of all ages are flocking here…read moreto expel some built up energy and engaging in their social skills in the form of sports and/or play. The park is dominated by several basketball courts, ones of which look to be converted from old tennis courts. On the far end there is handball and mini games of soccer between groups of children. Then on the other side is a literal playground for kids and tots who are still learning how to play with other kids or even perhaps walk. It's a nice spot to sit down and people watch. Youth is a wonderful thing and its nice to see the youth of Queens enjoying themselves in the summer heat.

My cuz took me to Gorman playground in Jackson heights to watch his son play basketball with his…read morefriends from school and that's cool but the ladies playing handball nearby is what's keeping my attention. Nice large playground with basketball court , handball court area , playground set up for the kiddies, and metal bars to do pullups , pushups , situps and whatever ups you want to do . Live music events during the weekend and the NYC parks dept which runs the joint has all the info online . The handball gals are going to play some volleyball now , see you later alligator. 4.5 stars for Gorman playground in queens , nice neighborhood community spot for the locals and visitors like cuz and I.

I love this park as I grew up practically across from it. It's one of the best parks in the area…read more The only problem that I have (a recent issue) is there's a lot of adults, and teenagers smoking in the park, drinking, and urinating publicly. There are restrooms available there. A lot of this occurs at night though. The park has a huge playground, basketball court, and 2 handball courts.

School yard sports in my area, in my day, consisted of handball, stickball and basketball. These…read morememories of years gone by are quite vivid and what sticks out most is the basketball games. Our team of five used to be a force to play against, all who had played organized ball, myself the weakest offensive link at the power forward position. (But I could really crash the boards) The rims were so tight here, actual lines painted upon the blacktop, top of the key, etc. I loved hooping it up here and marvelled at the cleanliness, the young families coming out with their little ones, older folks chatting in the mid-day sun. And the chugga chugga turning of the LIRR train wheels.. Very NYC!

This park on Austin Street is pretty great. They recently added a closeable gate but it's only on…read moreone side of the entrances to the playground. There's still other ways to get in that have no gates. But it's a start. Hopefully they can fix this by next year. The playground and swing sets are in good condition. The restroom is fairly clean for a public park restroom. I've seen far worse. I have a few complaints about this park. The honking from the traffic. There should be a no honk sign in this residential section of Austin St. Nearly every car and especially during rush hour, everybody honks at the stop sign intersection. The LIRR is already disturbing enough, add honking from impatient motorist just makes things ten times worse. I also often witness road rage in front of the park. It's a one lane, one way street towards Ascan Ave and whenever one person is parallel parking, everyone behind goes bonkers and often leading to verbal outrage. My second complaint would be the crosswalk, again, because of the traffic and idiotic drivers, there should be more signs to yeild to pedestrians and perhaps a blinking yellow light to alert motorist. My third complaint is the cleanliness of the park. The parks department does a awful job at maintaining the park. The staff often stands around fiddling with their phones while letting their leaf blower idle at low power. The gas fumes from their leaf blower stink and they do it right next to the children. They do the worse job sweeping the leaves and branches and they barely ever pickup any trash unless it is reported to 311. The park inspector that comes to inspect the playground equipment has the laziest job of all. He or she just walks around the park for a few minutes and leaves. Makes zero note of the filth and unattended litter. My last and final complaint are most of the fathers in this park. They're dicks. Super unfriendly and rude. They behave like children with their dickish tough guy attitude. A majority of the mothers, caretakers, babysitters, and grandmothers who bring their children to this park are fine. Pretty much all the females are the nicer ones here. They're very much polite and respectful of other people's belongings and when encountering with other people's children. I can't say the same about the fathers here. They act like everything belongs to them, they never ask or start with a greeting. Verdict - if you live in this section of Forest Hills, this is probably you're nearest public park. The other would probably be Forest Park. This one isn't bad but just be prepared when you come across a father who wants a dick measuring contest. The park itself is great. Plenty of ground for kids to run around, the basketball courts and handball courts are often empty. It's mostly young children, it's not a teenager hangout spot or for punks who smoke pot in the playground among children. It's a safe park and I highly recommend it despite the noise, poor park maintenance from the parks department, and the a-hole fathers.