PLAZA: Despite the freezing cold, I made a pit stop at the Park chugging on a TWISTER purchased from the TRADE FAIR down the block. Surprisingly, the HOLIDAY TREE wasn't in its usual spot here, having moved further down on NEWTON AVENUE somewhere. RECOMMEND. read more

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Athens Square Park is my "stop in and have a little treat" park. It's surrounded by so many delicious food and dessert options (Ralph's in the summer, Il Fornario, Bellucci's), that it makes for the perfect park to enjoy it at when the weather is nice. I've even come here in the winter with a hot chocolate from Il Fornario and sat on one of the benches and enjoyed the great outdoors with friends after a day of sledding in Astoria Park. There isn't a ton of greenery in this park, it's more of a place to stop and sit, eat, or play on the playground if you're a kid. I've seen yoga classes take place here in the mornings, as well as other meet up groups and even a few local shows. I love the Greek Pillars and history that you can see infused around the park as well. If you're in the area, it's worth stopping at and taking in. read more

Athens Sq Park is charming . I enjoyed seeing the Greek sculptures and Greek details. Tonight they showed the 1980's film The Outsiders. Cinema under the stars! A lot of folks took advantage of the free popcorn the line was super long. I'd say 90% of those popcorn people didn't sit and watch the movie but I digress. It was really nice to watch the movie with such nice people totally engaged in the film. Folks grabbed a few pizzas and others went to the nearby grocery stores for candies and treats. I took advantage of being in this Greek neighborhood and pickedup spanakopita to nibble on while watching the movie. Moviegoers were easygoing, considerate & tidy. As the credits rolled, the crowd applauded . Nice neighborhood park. Although the screen wasn't as sophisticated as Bryant, I still enjoyed my evening in this town. Short walk to the subway station. Thanks Athens Sq. read more

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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. read more

Athens Square Park - Parks Near Me - Astoria, New York

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! read more

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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. read more

Athens Square Park - Tickle tickle tickle! - Parks Near Me - Astoria, New York

I am firm believer that every neighborhood should have a park like "Athens Square Park". The park has a playground for kids, a couple of basketball courts, a square where soccer is played and plenty of seating for reading or just relaxing in the sun. This small park is a big part of the culture of Astoria. It is not grand like the majestic "Central Park" in Manhattan or "Carl Schurz Park" on the Upper East Side, but an oasis were you can enjoy a small part of a beautiful summer day. The park is not perfect with manicured gardens, spotless grounds or grand lawns, but it serves this community with a place to relax and enjoy the events of the day. The vast cross section of cultures and ages in Astoria all enjoy this park. This park is a community and the community is part of the park. Now, for some reason a fence just appeared one sunny day around a good portion of this park. I don't know the reasons why, but I hope it is only temporary for needed improvements. Since the fence has been in place, it seem like 60 to 70 percent of the park visitors have vanish. I miss my time chilling here on a sunny day. Please tear down the fence. Athens Square Park is a wonderful local that makes NYC, NYC. Day 4 - "June Challenge: A-B-C!" read more

How often does one find Greek Pillars taller than the trees? Athens Square Park pays true homage to the Greek Community of Astoria, with a auditory like stage setup just perfect for community gatherings, local shows, and a relaxing time at the park. It's small but with the locals along the busy 30th Avenue, it can also be crowded on various weekends and good weather afternoons. The park is a great spot for lounging and perhaps a potential destination after a dinner date. Perhaps its only flaws are there is limited seating and it can stay still rowdy from the afternoon and well into the night. There were also police patrolling the area on foot during my last couple of times here. The park is a safe place for children and families, no crackheads or street bums in sight. read more

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. read more

Athens Square Park - Parks Near Me - Astoria, New York

This public space rocks for just sitting back and relaxing with a coffee and a book. It's bustling with just enough life and nearby activity if you're the type that likes to be in the outdoors with just enough ambient activity to keep you company. This is also a popular spot for the younger skaters & bladers to hone their craft so watch where you extend your legs and keep your toes covered. read more

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" read more

Athens Square Park - Concert in the Park - Parks Near Me - Astoria, New York

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. read more

Athens Square Park - Goombahs with keyboards - Parks Near Me - Astoria, New York

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. read more

Athens Square Park - Raisa B and Socrates - a dance of epic proportions - Parks Near Me - Astoria, New York

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

Athens Square Park - Parks Near Me - Astoria, New York

I have some pretty "rad" memories in this park, and lost a lot of DNA to the concrete doing kickflips down the stairs, and ollies up onto ledges. AAAAHHH those where the days! This has become less of a skaters park now, and more of a genuine chill spot for locals even though the skaters did give an already beautiful spot a lot of character:) The locals didn't mind either. The chess boards on the concrete tables are pretty pimp, and all you need is the peices. There is also a gorgeous statue adorning the front as a welcome, and a flower bed to compliment her beauty. The park stays clean, and is really chill on a weekend. On the side benches there is a spot in the rain if you sit in you will stay dry because of the tree branches hanging. A prime destination of my teen years, and the kind of park that has a lot of character. A baby of Astoria, and were so glad that we had you.:) read more

Nice little park that I've had the pleasure of utilizing on a few occasions to sit and chat with a friend and eat a taco from one of the local Mexican eateries nearby. There's benches, checkered tabletops, shade, and Greek statues -- what more can one ask for? There's an open area for kids to run around, but it seems mostly a park for folks to sit and chat. Apparently, one of the main statues was donated by the mayor of Athens to the mayor of NY! read more

a wonderful community park in astoria for the locals with its old greece inspired decor. athens square park has plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the weather while the kiddies run around in the playground area , shoot some hoops at the basketball courts or kick the soccer ball in the wide space across from the courts. the statues of greek icons gives a little history engraved in stone and i bet the oldtimers feel a sense of pride as they should. not much grass to roam on but the parks dept do a heck of a job keeping the park clean and safe. my two visits to athens square park was to watch my cuz play basketball but it turned into a nice 30 minute cat nap which i really enjoyed and needed. when movie nights returns i will be here as i heard its a fun gathering regardless of the movie on screen. very kid friendly park, very family friendly park, very hangout and relax friendly park and very good to grab a cat nap friendly park. athens square park is a wonderful neighborhood park for all. read more

Nice little park that I have visited many times, lot of benches here, it's a good place to bring a book or just get an ice cream and watch the people walk by. Lot of trees here, but wish there was more green areas or bushes, too much concrete. The conversations can get pretty loud around here especially when the elderly Greek parliament gather in the corner. And a lot of kids running around and playing. It's a good family place with people from all ages just hanging out and catching up. In the summers the local communities have concerts here, nice to hear live music when you come home from the city, just stay for a while and take a chance to talk to some new people. Watch out for some crazy kids. One kid came up to me and started hitting me out of the blue, his arms were the size of a couple of noodles so that's cool, but still, I've never had that happen to me before. As I kept walking away from him he kept following me and hitting me. Not the park's fault but every other time I come here some people come up and bother me when I'm just trying to read. There's this elderly woman who comes up and flips my book to see what I'm reading. Personal space, please. Then she starts questioning my choice of reading (not reading a controversial book or anything). She doesn't stop there, starts giving me advice about life, to watch out for the loose women of Astoria who accordingly to her are turning tricks around the corner. It doesn't stop there, she tells me to promise I will not drink alcohol, smoke or drink coffee (by the way, while saying this she is holding a cup of coffee in her hand). Thank you lady missing three front teeth for your wise advice. Again, this doesn't really have anything to do with the park itself, but often when you just sit here and want to enjoy a good book, Christian missionaries come up and want to talk to you about how close you are to Jesus. I don't mind people wanting to promote their church or religious organization. But if you say no thanks, not interested, it should end there, instead these groups don't take the hint and keep asking personal questions about your religious views and implying that there is misfurtone coming for you if you don't come to church. Really, this doesn't help your cause. Back to the park, it's clean, well maintained, it feels safe, even at night. read more

I really like what the city did to this park, it looks really nice and clean. Something for every generation of people, I like that. My only complaint is that whoever keeps the park safe is absent, hence they lost two stars. Here's my beef - so my friends (+kids) and I went to the Athens SQ park this summer. Water was still running and lots of kids enjoying. Then we noticed a few homeless guys start taking off cloth, start doing "lundry" in the water fountain, and one guy was also start bathing where kids were playing with toys. This guy had bare butt with crap hanging and start washing his butt - I swear it was the perfect Fox5 moment. To make the situation more interesting, I called the city and after my call was circulated to a few department for 20 minutes, finally they decide to send cops from the 114th - well we saw no police when were leaving, and who knows if anyone ever responded. I was talking to another family and they said its common to see homeless guys taking bath in kids water fountain, but they are afraid to ask them to leave so instead the family leavs the park. Well I guess it's park rule right? Big kids always win? I know this is NYC and anything goes, but parents be aware of what's in that kids water fountain water. I wouldn't get near it now. read more

I don't really see much wrong with this small park. It is not central park by any means. But it is a nice little spot in Astoria to sit for a bit. I have seen some homeless here, but they can go to a park too, right?!! I haven't noticed any sketchy behavior...yet. So that's why they get a 5/5! Oh and to comment on someone else's review. Astoria doesn't need more trees...they need MORE TRASH CANS!!! Gah! What is wrong with people in this area? There's garbage EVERYWHERE!! I pick up my dog's poop, but no one can pick up their: cigarettes, chicken bones, paper goods, last night's dinner remains, tomatoes, cups, etc, etc. When I walk my dog down 31st Ave there are no garbage cans to be seen from at least crescent to steinway. I see that as a problem! read more

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. read more

Athens Square Park - The Greek playwriter Sophocles with masks of Comedy & Tragedy in hand. Just like life..... - Parks Near Me - Astoria, New York

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First impression are of the 3 columns which confirms the area's very Greek population came together to advocate for, fund, curate, and help operate this park. Its love by the locals is obvious by the high amount of patronage & traffic. Daytimes bring many kids due to its relative safety & attractiveness. Many seats & tables spawn many ourdoor chess games. Many quiet parts of the park offer respite from the urban grind a few feet away. Just 2 blocks from the subway. read more

Nice park, needs more ammenties and better lighting. read more

Athens Square Park - Playground facilities - Parks Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I lived right by this park for a short period, and found it to be a nice place to read and chill during the summer. Several benches, a playground, and a larger open space bordered by cool columns. I'm not a fan of all the obnoxious middle/high-schoolers who come and bring their Big Gulps from the 7-11 nearby, but if you avoid the afterschool hours, you should be fine. Occasional fairs and festivals are held in the open space. About two blocks from the subway, and close to many cute restaurants in the area. read more

Mixed Urban Uses and I love Athena But is a poor place to find inner peace. read more

Chillin in the park..... Chillin after dark oh yeah... Had fun .....my son played on the high sliding board and twirl circle... In the mean time to mosquitoes bit me up. There were many unsightly garbage bags stacked infront of the entrance to the park. Needless to say the odor was horrendous. Our playtime there was short. read more

Cute little park, not so clean and not so peaceful. I'm not sure how clean the playground area is, but the seating area near the entrance on 30th Street and 30th Ave. is extremely dirty. I've seen pigeon poop all over one bench, a homeless person sleeping in another one, and two people sitting across from each other and fighting. read more

This park is composed nearly entirely of concrete and there are often kids playing with balls that will, without a doubt, whizz uncomfortably near your head at some point. But it's a great place to go and sit with your lunch or drink your coffee on Saturday morning if you just wanna be outside and have a place to rest your bum. It's within easy walking distance of my apartment, so I'm here pretty often and, though it's typically riddled with litter and pigeons (so pretty much like everywhere in New York), it's alternately shady and sun-dappled and there are beautiful trees with birds chirping in them. It's a place that has grown on me the more I've visited - one of those places that's generally not overcrowded, so you can have a "usual spot," which feels reassuring in some way. Take it at face value and you'll probably enjoy your visit. read more

This park is cool. Come early before kids get out of school because it gets a little hectic with the skateboarders and scooters running around everywhere. They have a little playground for toddlers and kids. read more

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

i like coming here from time to time when i want to eat a pastry that i bought from Titan foods.... its peaceful, i love the Aristotle and other philosophers statues they have around...it gives it a real "back in time" feel. its peaceful but there are ALWAYS annoying kids kicking soccer balls in the air and you do risk having one fall on your head .... (at least in the summer) its super cute little park though. read more

where else could you hang out and watch law enforcement enter the phone company building across the street that looks like a prison and wire tap your phone-big brother at work ease dropping on your line, not to mention traffic and repair doing the same thing. read more