This is a beautiful park in Queens. It's very safe, very clean, very demure. This park has a parking lot, restrooms, pickle ball courts, tennis courts, soccer and baseball field areas. It also has a gazebo overlooking the water. This is an off leash dog park which can be good or bad depending on your own experiences. They have free run/walk with NYRR on Saturday mornings at 9am. There are often events going on at this great park. read more

Nice park for a walk! Came here on the weekend when the weather was nice for a friend's egg hunt event, lots of space and good for picnics too :) kids will enjoy running around here! read more

Crocheron Park - Spring! :) - Parks Near Me - Bayside, New York

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After Thanksgiving, we had to drop my son and his wife off to Bayside, so I suggested doing a park before we went back to Merrick. We chose Crocheron because we hadn't been there in some time, and there might be some good late fall color. Good was not quite the word, it turned out. The park was absolutely amazing with golden leaves everywhere. We began by circling the pond. In a dozen trips before, we had never done that. Another hiker asked us "Has this path always been here? I've never walked it." Afterwards, we climbed up the long circular stairway to the upper sections, and diverted over to the bridge that crosses the Cross Island Parkway for a look at the bay. There is a large collection of locks stuck to the fence on both sides of the bridge. We are not sure what that means. Back to the upper lever, the sun came out and made for a spectacular show as we moved past people jogging or walking their dogs. It was a magical day at an amazing park. read more

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This review is for the tennis court. Feeding my tennis addiction, I joined a meet up playing at Crocheron Park. The four of us hit the ball around and mostly over the net. I was running all over the place and was having so much fun. The courts are accessible for the season, through Thanksgiving, with a $100 pass. I've been to a few of the city parks tennis courts and this is probably overall the best I've seen. They have equipment to dry out the courts after rain and sweep away leaves for a clean, dry court. Very few cracks compared to other parks courts. The group next to us brought their own pickle ball equipment. I'll be back with the group again soon. read more

Very cute park, hidden gem in Bayside area. The foliage is awesome if you go at the right time. The park has tennis court, basketball court, playground for the kids and a lot more to do. There is no trail map or directory in this park, but you can just kind of follow the paved path to walk around. Easy for parking and the hills seem great for snow tubing during winter time. read more

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This is my favorite place to be on a beautiful spring/summer day. It's a local favorite of Bayside residents and a special secret that should be shared. There is plenty of parking in the park and adjacent to. The residential area surrounding is quiet and peaceful. Bell Boulevard is a hop and skip away, making this park part of a easy romantic date idea. An example of a perfect combo would be to take a stroll in the park and then go to Bell to grab bubble tea or something to eat. There are plenty of grassy areas to have a picnic and walking trails. There is also a trail that leads to the marina where plenty of people enjoy the view while others walk, bike or rollerblade frequently. It is easy to have a good workout here since the trail has some (easy) elevations or stairs to get your heart rate up. I can not recommend this park enough. It is a true beauty of Bayside. I love bringing friends here to share the scenery and enjoy the outdoors frequently. read more

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Not to be confused with Crotch-Run Park, which is where everyone with hyperactive (or expensive) crotch regions goes running, so a very sexy park then. New York and New Jersey are blessed with some of the most beautiful parks imaginable. It's because the area is so naturally gorgeous and has so much natural Greenery. Here in Bayside Queens there's another one next to the highway and the water, and I love it. You can stand and look out over the overpass and look at the Cross Island Parkway and you can see the Throgs Neck Bridge as well. It's nothing short of amazing. Close to the Long Island Railroad, this is magnificent, and one of my favourite parks in all of Queens. But there are so many. I actually love a good portion of them to be honest. I'm not exactly sure how to pronounce it, I've heard it 2 or 3 different ways, but when it's this beautiful and comes right down to the water then who cares. read more

Good Park Big Park and the park has a great view of the lake from the north side to the lake

Came for Earth Day. Beautiful park, clean, wide open space and not busy. It's also dog friendly and they have beautiful cherry blossoms on one side of the park! Great place for a stroll in Bayside. read more

Crocheron Park - Parks Near Me - Bayside, New York

The pandemic has made me a little bit of a Park explorer and this one was on the list. It's decent sized with plenty of space. There are some sports fields as well. I didn't walk over to look but I want to say soccer and softball/baseball fields. There's also a small pond with a trail all the way around which is nice. I've seen people fishing here around the pond. This park also connects to the walk way along the Cross Island. There's a foot bridge. You can walk your bike over as well. There's a trail for that instead of using the steps. read more

I remember going here for a school trip when I was in middle school. Distinct memories of playing softball and having a picnic. It's been ten years. Wanted to see if anything changed. I packed some good food and went today as it's the weekend. Immediately when I got to the park I was greeted by magnificent trees and such fresh creamy good smell of nature and trees. Not every park has this smell. Maybe it was because it was cool and breezy today. Such beauty. Even the homes surrounding the park looked royal. What I really liked was there was not that much people and there was a ton of places to just hang around or be in peace. No tourists or no loud commotions. Many unique birds making sounds, I was even greeted by a baby blue jay as soon as I got there. I left it alone because the mom blue jay came flying around me. Definitely my top 5 parks in NYC. Underrated and beautiful. read more

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Great place to walk on a peaceful stroll. Clean bathrooms. You can also walk over the little bridge over the highway to walk along the promenade along the water. There's also a little pond you can walk around. Definitely highly recommended. Bayside is also a very nice and clean area. read more

I went here for a picnic and because it looked like a good-sized local park. Honestly, it was sort of smelly. So, we needed to walk far away from the water so we could eat our lunch. I came here with my sister. She hadn't heard of this place and I always like finding new spots where I can walk, be close to the water, have a picnic, etc. There were some teams practicing here - but it was still pretty quiet here. There was plenty of space in the grass near the sports fields where we could have our picnic. I would definitely come back here again. The only things I would change about this place are the smell and the lawn maintenance near the fields. The grass looked like it hadn't been mowed in a few weeks. read more

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An oasis, especially during these pandemic days. Plenty of shade trees. Could use more benches. But a great place. Shh! Don't want too many people coming. And a red-tailed hawk is resident. read more

We'd been coming to this park for years and wonder why I haven't make a review. For today's visit we came for a movie under the stars sponsored by the city park. As the movie scheduled for today is children themed- the city park.gov offered children's activities eg coloring, pop corn stand, ice cream truck were a hit. Every summer, the park is doing a lot of outdoor events that family/individual will find it worth spending time. I enjoyed watching Shakespeare play for the past years. They set up the theater in the hilly part of the ground. The park has well manicured ground, perfect for family picnics, outings and just because day. It has a pond nearby and the view of the bay that could definitely keep you occupied while waiting for the scheduled event starts. Aside from any parks standard playground, the park offers baseball field , tennis courts, basketball court and walking/running trails. The best thing about this park, as it is a small park, and few people know about the right way to come here, while other prefer the next door big neighbor Cunningham, it is less crowded. You will find the peace you are after for. read more

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Very friendly people who frequent the park. Dogs are allowed off leash before 9am and everyone is cognizant of the timing to put the leash back on the dogs. read more

I've lived in Queens for about 12 years and recently discovered this place.. by mistake! WHAT A HIDDEN GEM THIS ISSSS!!!! I'm almost afraid to write this review because I don't want anyone to find out about it. There's parking right before the overpass to the other side on 35th ave or you can park anywhere in the neighborhood and walk here. The park itself is super clean and beautiful. Whether you're here for an afternoon stroll or to sit on the rocks and stare at the water .. you'll enjoy it. There's also little "cabanas" (can't think of the word right now).. you can sit in them. There's an overpass that leads to the other side of the highway. I like to sit on the rocks and stare at the sailboats as well as the houses in the Great Neck Estates that I absolutely cannot afford. Anyways .. Perfect place to day dream or just to get away from the sounds of Bell Blvd. read more

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Absolutely love this place! It is not just a "park," it is a place to get some exercise, think, drink in the ambiance, smell the air, see some wildlife, hike...whatever you want, you can probably find it here (except food, unless you are fishing in Golden Pond for dinner.) While stuck in traffic on the Cross Island Parking-Lot (lol), I would admire the greenery on one side and savor the salty air of the Little Neck Bay. I enjoyed seeing the active peeps running on the path and always wondered what those bridges led to above the Parkway. One day, I threw on my gym clothes and decided to check out Crocheron Park. I found it easily, and parked off of 35th Ave in Bayside. Plenty of free street parking along the sprawling Golden Pond. There is a trail with steps leading up to the overpass running across the X-Isle. Many steps up, but I was amongst trees and it felt like a little private space just for me. It is fun to stand on the overpass and watch the cars rush by (never were rushing when I was on it!) After you cross over, you are lead to the part where the walking/biking path is. I walked along the path until I reached the other overpass. It was a distance, and all of a sudden, there was a massive downpour and nothing I could keep dry under...just open space. I got drenched but I loved everything about it. After I ventured back up into the woodsy part, I found a gazebo, which I tried to find today, but couldn't. I made my way back to the car, I explored Golden Pond. It is right across the street, but pretty sure it is part of the Park. It isn't the cleanest looking water, but still pretty. You can fish, see some swans, ducks and birds. Plus today, I saw fish actually jumping out of the water and turtles swimming around. The whole place is just so peaceful to me. I am so gonna be visiting more this summer...just not a rainy day! read more

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Love that this park exists in Bayside and is a quick walk from the LIRR train station. It's a fun place to explore; wish it didn't close at 9pm. Two things to point out - seek out the bridge to cross over to the path running alongside the Cross Island Expressway and sit on the benches on the other side by the water and watch the sunset, and keep your eye out for outdoor movies in the park in the summer. read more

Just discovered this gem recently and is a great place to go on a beautiful day! Went twice recently -- go down 35th Avenue by the large pond on your right. Nice walk around the pond, pretty cool trail behind it. On other side of the street are steps that take you up to the overpass foot bridge to go over Cross Island Parkway, right onto path along the water. If you feel adventurous enough, head north and walk to Bayside Marina and walk out on the pier! read more

Absolutely lovely park, been coming here for years!!! You can walk, run, bike, play tennis, open fields, playground for kids. read more

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Visit Date: May 31, 2015 My sister and I came here for the St. Mary's charity walk. I already liked the park for hosting the charity event. This park is pretty big with everything you might want in a park except for a swimming pool. I am not sure if this park has a swimming pool because I didn't see one. The park has a beautiful paved trail that you can walk on while you enjoy some nature, mainly trees and sunlight with a glimpse of the nearby bay. I also saw a playground, plenty of parking game playing fields. Overall it's a pretty big park with a lot to offer. read more

Great park! A lot of open space, but can get crowded quickly. Loved sitting by the pond!

It's a bit scary cause is free but not bad place to fish. Go during the day time NOT NIGHT. Seriously not night time

This park is big! Great park to walk around, just to relax. The bad thing about this park is the lack of park lamps. It's pretty dark inside at night. read more

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Really nice park and it's huge!! I went just recently so it was cold but I liked it. Just walking around and exploring- it was beautiful. I liked the trees there and although it was leave-less it was a great place to just walk and relax. read more

Crocheron Park - Parks Near Me - Bayside, New York

This is one of the most under appreciated parks in the city! I think it's because it's a bit of a trek for most people not from Queens. There a rolling fields, brick gazebos overlooking the sound, and there is even a highway overpass for pedestrians that connects to a walkway tracing the sound. Everyone should check out this gem. read more

I love this park, very serene and plenty of space. Walking down the path towards the highway crossing feels like you're on an adventure. Honestly a great place to relax. read more

Came here with some grubhub with the wife to sit outside and eat. Granted they didnt have "tables" i didnt expect them. The park is a little beat up grass growing high and stuff i kind of expected better. read more

We moved on up from a one-bedroom in the heart of Flushing to a three-bedroom in the area and with it came a garage. So the natural thing for us to do (us being my brother's and me) would be to pester my dad to get us bikes. My father is an active fellow by nature, so anything to keep his kids from becoming another health statistic was worth paying for. My brother's and me all got bikes and on most sunny weekends, you would find us zooming along the paths in the park. My father also thought that my brother Kris and I were destined to be tennis buffs so we also spent a lot of time on both the hard and clay courts being pwned by little old women. Luckily it was only $5 a session with your Parks Dept Card. The pain of wasting money was overshadowed by the lameness of our games. All I can say is thank god for those bikes. read more

I've passed this park every day for almost 3 years, and only last weekend did I finally check it out. turns out it's a great little oasis of (relative) tranquility! plenty of green here - the shade is nice for walks on summer days - but there are also several fields here. childrens' sports leagues are in effect now that it's summer time, so it'll be a bit more crowded. the walking paths are fun, short excursions. sometimes all you need is a little 20-30 minute breather. through the trees, in some parts, you can also catch a glimpse of Little Neck Bay (as well as the Cross Island Parkway). there's a small lake - while it seems a bit dirty upon closer inspection, and swimming is thus wisely prohibited, it's also a good place to scope out some wildlife (feathered friends of several varieties). a few benches here if you want to sit and appreciate nature. they have concerts and shows here infrequently, according to their website. noted for future return trips! read more

Love it such a pretty park to ride your bike and there's always an ice cream truck lots of wildlife there is a pond chess tables basketball court sprinklers water fountains and is in a nice neighborhood read more

great park with friendly people. Fun to take your dog on Saturday mornings so they can run without a leash before 9 a.m. They have large fields, courts to play tennis....or its just nice to go to the park and get a nice walk. it offers beautiful views!!! read more

Perfect hometown park - Has basketball courts, tennis, baseball, playground, hills, trails, trees, views - I love it AND in the summer they do movies on the hill outdoor by the pond! read more

I come here to go running sometimes. The park is pretty small but there is a bridge you can use to cross over to the path running along side the Cross Island Expressway. This place is also good during snow (you can see neighborhood kids sledding down the hill when it snows)...however the park keeper planted a bunch of trees in the way that kind of kill that fun. Has fields for baseball, tennis courts, playgrounds... the usual for a park. read more

Beautiful park with access to the Joe Michaels Mile (Bayside Marina -- Fort Totten -- Throgs Neck Bridge) across the Cross Island Parkway. Ample parking and space but the park lamps apparently don't work after dark, which makes it pitch black in some spots. Also, be aware that THIS PARK CLOSES AT 9PM. Apparently you can get fined for 'trespassing' and 'disobeying park rules' if you exit the park after 9PM and run into a cop on your way out. I have yet to find the sign that posts the park's hours since there is neither a 'main' entrance nor a gate to signify closure. The hours also aren't posted anywhere online that's easily accessible. Overall, still a nice place. Just don't be around there after dark if you plan to spend a night on the Cross Island Pkwy. read more

My favorite goto place for a quiet picnic on the grass, sitting on a chair reading, watching the kids play ball. This year though just a bit sad to see no ducks,swans,mudkrats in the pond. I can only assume it was the very cold,wet winter that passed is the villian. I come over a weekend and even during the week is not too hot or humid and just enjoy the serenity. My crocheting comes along at great speed with nothing or no one but myself & hubby to change the moods. A great little hiseaway next to a very,very busy highway WITHOUT ANY NOISY TRAFFIC HEARD. read more

lots of green space, 4 ball fields, some tennis courts, a waterpark for the kiddies in the summer, and a basketball court. nice park tucked away from the NYC hub-bub. also an area for "kids only" and for "adults only." the adults only has several tennis courts and seems to be plenty busy! bathrooms on site by adult tennis courts, and are pretty clean! read more

What a hidden gem of a place. Two gazebos, beautiful greenery and ample parking. Past the gazebos, you can take the stairs to the overpass that brings you to the waterside with great views of the water and access to the marina. read more

Beautiful park. Very relaxing. Doesn't get too crowded which is nice. Lots of room to run and play. Enjoy!