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    Athens Square Park

    3.7 (32 reviews)

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    Dominik D.

    A quaint half square block park. It has several compartments so you almost have separate atmospheres for each. One for a playground, one with classical statues, etc.

    The park looks very cool but it isn't that inviting. I wish there was more seating to allow visitors to relax. The annual Christmas tree is always a treat, however!

    Tickle tickle tickle!
    Raisa B.

    I prefer huge parks that I can almost get lost in, so this park was a little small for my liking. But it's a welcome spot in this neighborhood. It's close to Bakeway (amazing spot for Chai). If it's not too cold outside, I'll gladly grab a warm beverage and sit and read in this cozy little locale for a bit. I love all of the statues. My favorite was the big owl. My friend Brit and I had fun strolling through the park the other day, discovering all the characters inside. Despite the numerous benches, I would rather have a little bit of grass. However, when I'm in this neighborhood, I'm happy to have a clean, outdoor spot to sit.

    Jess L.

    This is a very pleasant park in Astoria, where tons of families and older Greek individuals gather and hang out. I'd say you'd be hard pressed to find a seat, but it's an awesome place for a scooter. It's a refreshing sight off the NW train.

    Concert in the Park
    Stephanie V.

    Every neighborhood should have a small park where people can gather for various events and activities. Athens Square Park is just that place for me. This park is right by PS Henry David Thoreau and has a great open space as well as a jungle gym area for kids. The entrance has a statue of Athena donated by the Mayor of Athens and the main courtyard has a few columns as well. There is plenty of room for soccer, basketball and various community sports and a few chess tables on the outskirts along with plenty of benches. There are concerts and events here especially in the summer where neighbors families and friends can hang out and enjoy the festivities. I love the community feel here. I have always felt safe here. It is close to the 30th Ave N train stop and there are often police patrolling the area, plenty of foot traffic at all hours of the day and the park shuts down by 9 pm. There is often an ice cream truck right near by and right across the street in various directions a bakery, a pizza shop, 7-Eleven, a burger joint, a coffee shop and plenty of other options to make a day of it. Day 20 - "June Challenge: A-B-C"

    Goombahs with keyboards
    Brendan Y.

    While the rest of New York City aspires to loftier and loftier public spaces, populated with overpriced sandwich shops and lobster bars, Astoria plugs along with an endearing cluelessness. Athens park is a high example of this ungainly style, which Ive affectionately dubbed guiddo chic or astoria chic. Pillars and fake ruins adorn what is effectively a parking lot. But... what happens here in the summer is fantastic. The local italian fraternal association trots out a goobah with a keyboard who belts out mediterranean hits. People jam the park and old couples swirl about in guarded steps. Its quite heart-warming even for a cycnic like me.

    Raisa B and Socrates - a dance of epic proportions
    Brit B.

    This is a great park for kids and activity junkies - basketball courts, jungle gym and flat concrete spaces for kicking a soccer ball around...a nice sunny, open space to enjoy some air. There are steps to sit around and converse, chess tables and benches for those seeking a more reserved type of activity also. It's a good mix. I personally am a big fan of any location that has statues that make for funny posing and photo-ops (see the tickle tickle tickle photo posted) Took a quick breeze around this park today, it's too cold (27 degrees) to sit outside, but be sure that I will be back with an iced coffee this spring and summer to get my daily dose of vitamin d. It didn't get four or five stars because of the lack of grassy knolls. It's a must for bare footing it in the summer.

    Ali L.

    I wish it was dog friendly... Not the best park in NYC but they do have some entertainment in the summer.

    The Greek playwriter Sophocles with masks of Comedy & Tragedy in hand. Just like life.....
    John S.

    Went here in March for the unveiling of Sophocles statue during the Greek Parade weekend. Nice little park just off a busy street and just a block from the subway. Had some hot chocolate from the cool cafe across the street while the local dignitaries spouted on. Lots of benches, basketball court and music on select nights.

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    Great option near Astoria Coffee to enjoy your ice cream (or coffee for those weirdos out there) before heading to the 30th Av stop.

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    3.6(18 reviews)
    1.9 miUpper East Side

    I've eaten 30 rotisserie chickens in the past 2 months, and I'm exhausted. You asked for my hustle,…read moreI gave you my heart. I'm mostly exhausted from working a full time job while doing this, which has become another full time job in itself. When I started the journey to find the best rotisserie chicken in the country, there was so much I didn't know: 1) I had no idea people would actually care and be as invested in this series as they are, which is kind of cool. 2) There are more grocery stores selling a hot & ready rotisserie chicken than I ever could have imagined. I have so much work left to do. I ate the $25.99 tissi from Ouri's here at St. Katherine's Park, and it was a nice place to just sit and eat some bird. A couple basketball courts, playgrounds, ample seating, and bathrooms that are in some desperate need of some TLC. It was a vibe. The bird was actually bomb, but charging $25.99 for a rotisserie chicken should be a war crime. I will never buy it again. I'm taking the night train to Boston tonight to try Market Basket, Star Market, Stop & Shop, and a few other grocery stores. I also need to get to Texas, the Midwest, and Southern California before I wrap this journey up. I'm tired, but my momma always told me you don't start something until you finish it. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

    St. Catherine's Park is huge and really busy on a Saturday. Despite the many people, you can still…read morefind a secluded spot to sit alone. There's plenty of benches and tables with chairs for chess. There's even a bathroom, although no lock on the door in the ladies room, and only one toilet in there. It's better than nothing. There's a huge basketball court. There's benches near the basketball courts also and more equipment for the children to play on. It's various sections fenced off for what might appear to be different activities and different age groups. This is a nice park if you live nearby. I'm recommending you visit even if you're like me. I just wanted a bathroom break and maybe sit down for a few minutes.

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    4.8(2.8k reviews)
    2.4 miEast Harlem, Central Park

    From my previous review, noticed recently during a big snowstorm that I omitted most winter-related…read moreactivities one can do in Central Park! These include, though aren't limited to: Sledding, cross country skiing, making all manner of snowmen/forts/snowballs/snow angels, snow tubing, snow plowing and shoveling the streets and walkways, defrosting your fingers and toes, admiring the winter scenery. One of the best things about CP is that it's open daily, year-round. On one very very cold Saturday afternoon when we got about a foot of snow, I ventured out in sub-freezing temperatures, and was surprised by how many people (thousands!) were playing in the snow. I had never seen CP so crowded, not even on warm sunny days! Not only families with children, it seemed everyone healthy and active enough to participate was out and about. How many people had sleds too!* That being said, one suitable aspect of CP is the many hilly areas so if you had a sled, you were in luck, with much fun to be had. On your next snow day, GO PLAY! *Considering it hadn't snowed more than a few inches annually the past few years I wasn't sure where people either had space to store, or how they were able to procure sleds at such short notice.

    One of my most favorite places in the York city! Just don't get caught there walking throw it in…read morethe middle of the night. No just kidding all jokes aside and this is one of the most interesting parts in the city and one of the few places that you will lots find green open space. There are lots of common walkways and running trails for you to get your fitness in if that's what you like to do and for kids there are several playground areas in and around the park. It's the perfect place and change of pace from the hustle and bustle of the city. And what I find most interesting about Central Park is that no matter how many times you come here, it always seems like you'll find something different about it from the last visit. The sights, people, landscape and everything around it changes with each day or season. That's the beauty of the park that I like most.

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    3.6(20 reviews)
    0.9 miAstoria

    So yes, this is definitely a smaller park but it is a park all the same. It's certainly more of a…read moregreen space and less of a playground though it has a bit of both. There's a slide and climbing play area for kids, a swing set and a basketball court on the other side. There's a lovely esplanade with some benches and the park even has some lovely cherry blossom trees which are currently in bloom! This is a great place to go for a walk (and lots of pet owners come here as well), go for a bike ride or even a run! There are different lanes for biking and running/walking which are convenient. I love that it's by the water. I've seen folks come and BBQ here on the weekends and set up recreational sports on the grass! It's a great place to hang out and feels like a mostly low key space (though weekends can definitely be more crowded). I love coming through here for a run and it's nice for walks as well. Would definitely recommend!

    Very nice small park with views, trees and nature. I like that there's a waterfront view where you…read morecan see a ferry I never knew about until a friend who lives near this park told me about it. You can also see Roosevelt Island across the water and apparently a mental hospital used to be in that area as well. It's definitely ideal for a hangout spot to have a picnic or if your dog or kid needs someplace to run around. No complaints here.

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