Great views at this playground. We love to visit around sunset. Play area for tots and older…read morekiddos. A splash pad area that runs seasonally. My kids are huge fans of this playground and love the monkey cars and rock climbing with the rope. One of our top 5 parks in the area. Highly recommend.

Amazingly beautiful pier…read more Some of the best views of the city are from here. I can come by this pier & relax honestly for the remainder of my life. Will for sure be back.

A nice neighborhood park in Forest hills that has many entrances with a gate that wraps around the…read moreblock with sections of the park that has the playground area for the kiddies , section for the dogs to roam and the basketball area to shoot some hoops with many benches all around to sit and soak all in . The parks dept keeps the park safe and clean and it's surrounded by many buildings steps away so the locals don't have to travel much to get here ..While cuz is doing his basketball groove with his friends, I am doing the bench warmer dance and enjoying the nice weather as well .4.5 stars on my yelp meter.

I have been a residence of Forest Hills for over 25 years and I have watched this Yellowstone…read more playground on Yellowstone Blvd deteriorate, to become unsafe. Last year they renovated the swing area. What about the unsafe padding .and disgusting bathroom and cracked pavement? The local children of Forest Hills deserve to have a safe playground d.

Such a fun playground. But gets way too packed on the weekends and in the evening. With the C word…read moreon the rise again, just not the best place for us to go on warmer days now a days. But nice in the spring to fall, as long as its not too crowded.

Boy do we love this playground! It's next to the Triassic playground but we prefer going to this…read moreone. It's so cute and even during busy times there's plenty to do for kids. The road to get here is narrow but conveniently right next to the playground. There are a few picnic tables and often lots of grilling by families. The playground is next to the lake. And the lake has alot of ducks and turtles. We had fun feeding them with some bread we brought with us. Most of the playground area is padded which is nice. There are separate areas for swings, a small area for the sprinklers during hot days and plenty of benches to sit. Next to the playground is more flat, green areas. Perfect for picnics and hanging out.

Elmhurst Park is such a beautiful little gem in Queens! I really enjoy coming here, especially…read morebecause it truly represents what makes Queens so special the diversity. On any given day, you can see people from so many different cultures and backgrounds coming together, spending time with their families, having picnics, celebrating birthdays and special occasions, exercising, or simply enjoying the outdoors. I absolutely love seeing that. The park has plenty of green space, walking paths, a great playground for kids, benches, and areas where you can just sit and relax. One of my favorite things is simply watching the community enjoy the space. It's such a beautiful reminder of how multicultural Queens really is. Definitely a nice neighborhood park to visit if you want some fresh air, a walk, family time, or just a peaceful moment outside.

Nice little oasis in Elmhurst NY…read more While it was raining the day I visited there were plenty of trees, grass and places to picnic. There also was plenty of play structures for the kiddos. The park itself was quite clean as well There also is a memorial to local Vietnam War vets which is always nice to see and it was well done.

This is my ultimate favorite park since I was little. Love everything this park has to offer. This…read moreyear, they renovated to make it more spacious with even more benches, just in time for the summer time vibes. During the summer evenings, we loved coming here to watch the sunset over the water. Huge lawn area where you can park your picnic blanket and throw a football or kick a soccer ball around. You can always get a handball court and you know those are hard to come by in nyc parks. Their 5 basketball court is alwaysssss busyyyyyyyyyyyyy. But ordinarily, it's welcoming. I meet people who tend to frequent this park from other neighborhoods. During the summer, friends of Francis Lewis do an awesome job setting up events like a summer concert etc. all year around as a matter of fact. They be hosting Halloween parties, block parties etc. This group is friendly, dedicated and awesome! They're always committed to gardening and cleaning the park. Very friendly group. Parking can be a bit of a pain, but if you're willing to walk, parking by the Whitestone expwy would be the way to go. Last but not least, I love watching the bocce players. They play a serious game. Not many parks have bocce, like spaghetti park, so this a gem.

Beautiful park with a small sandy beach overlooking the Whitestone bridge. Well kept, clean, and…read moresuper spacious. My new place to take a walk and get my daily steps in.

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.

We literally just stumbled upon this as we did not expect this amusement "village" to be open. It's…read moresmall, but good for an hour's fun for little ones. Their website says they're open Friday to Sunday, and there's no update on their Facebook page, but they are open! The carousel is the main draw obviously. When we went (early May 2021) there were a few other rides open, but not all. There was no line at all for any of the rides, and the staff were mostly nice. We were told to keep our masks on at all times, and there was hand sanitizer everywhere.

While I wouldn't consider the Carousel at Forest Park to be a hidden gem, it most definitely is an…read moreNYC landmark that doesn't get enough recognition. It has been deemed a historic national site, as the initial carousel was built in 1903, only to be rebuilt in 1966 after a fire. It now sits in Woodhaven, Queens, restored to its former glory and awaiting children from all the borough and beyond. One wouldn't think the NY Carousel would be an underrated family activity given its history, but too many folks are unaware that it exists even now. The city has taken great steps to ensure its longevity and anyone looking for kid friendly activity or a little nostalgia has come to the right place. While it is a short ride in the natural beauty of the park, the surrounding space makes it an ideal getaway for families who want to book the space for gatherings of whatever kind. The Carousel itself is the main attraction of course, though there are other rides for kids that range from a train ride to a recently added mini ferris wheel dubbed the "Woodhaven Wheel." Ticket costs for the rides vary, but the last time I checked it was $35 for a 10-pack (i.e. $3.50 a ticket). While there are some small carnival games and story telling sessions, this is not a substitute for any major carnival / amusement park on a bigger scale in any way. Think of this as a place to kill a couple of hours with the young ones. I'd recommend bringing food in and avoiding their options (think hot dogs, small packs of chips, etc.) if at all possible. They've closed this section of the park for the rest of 2020, but I sense that in 2021 that they'll take great measures to ensure everything is safe for youngins / carefree adults to partake.

We actually visited this playground back in September but I've only now just gotten around to…read morewriting this review! I'm actually surprised that no one's done one yet. Weprin playground is a lovely, clean and well maintained playground. We spent a nice couple of hours here and had to peal my nephew off the slides when it was time to go home. There were quite a few benches in shaded areas to sit at while watching the kids play. There's also plenty of open space for scootering or biking. Also, they have a basketball court and handball courts for older kids. Alas, we don't live in the neighborhood otherwise we would be here more often.

One of my favorite parks in NY. Even when I was living in a different borough, I would try to come…read morehere whenever I could. Nowadays, I try to come here about once a week -- whether it's to admire the Manhattan skyline or just jog along the waterfront. The park is always well maintained, and there's usually some cool activity or event happening, especially during the summer.

I don't know why it took me so long to visit this park when I live close by, but suffice it to say,…read moreit's beautiful. The views of the skyline are amazing, and it's clean and well maintained. It's a really picturesque and peaceful spot to clear your mind and/or touch some grass. It reminded me how lucky I am to have access to places like this. I'll definitely be back soon.

I enjoy coming to this park, it has something for everyone here. You can walk around the lake. The…read morechildren can run around the park or play in the playground. There is a lot of wildlife in the park to look at from turtles to swans and slugs. There are signs up to not feed the wildlife but of course people do. Squirrels and pigeons are all looking for food to eat hoping they can get a bit also. It's a pretty big park so come on in and explore it.

Cute park with a lake. There are playgrounds for kids and nice space to sit of a picnic. You'll see…read morea lot of ducks and turtles in the water. Watch out for the geese, they own the walkways.