I should have known by the name but I am a community college dropout so I got an excuse but thanks…read morecuz for taking me to this simple no frills bare park in Elmhurst near the airport so we can lay on a giant blanket on the grass and watch the planes go to and from the airport . It's wild how you can feel the sensation of the planes go by and the loud sound as well . Plenty of street parking all around and a good park to chill out as well if the planes above are not your main reason to come here .4.5 stars on my yelp meter.

Love coming to this park for a reminisce of a simpler time. This must be one of my favorite places…read moreto chill and distress after a long day. You can easily set up a picnic blanket, enjoy a nice simple summer evening with an ice, while watching the planes flying by for a landing at the beautifully renovated LaGuardia Airport. If you look closely enough at the sky, you would see a bunch of planes waiting for clearance to land. There's no shortage of planes landing and taking off over a magnificent sunset. Growing up in Qns with moments like this, doesn't get any nostalgic than that.

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.

Travers Park has been a fixture in the Jackson Heights community for the better part of the last 70…read moreyears. It has been a haven for outdoor everything (#1), an ideal spot for the youngins to unleash some energy, and is the site of the weekly Jackson Heights Greenmarket (#2). Named after the local community icon Thomas Travers, it was unveiled to the public in 1949. After a few facelifts in the past few decades, it's become one of the more utilized parks in the borough. Most recently there has been some serious renovation to improve the playground and the half acre of land known as Rory Staunton Field. Fast forward to 2022, it all looks lovely. At just over 2 acres, it's sizable for NYC standards. There are a lot of areas to lounge and lay out, a handful of chess tables, a sprawling kid's area, and plenty of benches to sit on. It's a great people watching area and is in the quieter part of the neighborhood; a stone's throw away from the congestion of Roosevelt Ave. In addition the farmer's market on the weekends, there has been Summer Sundays in the Park, which are seasonal performances put on by local Queens non-profits. This is one of the few places I'd recommend for folks to come check out on a casual weekend. Shop at the farmer's market, bring a dog or kids to play in the field, and enjoy a little (urban) outdoor time. _____________ (#1) Which has been a savior during the pandemic. (#2) https://www.yelp.com/biz/jackson-heights-greenmarket-jackson-heights

Travers Park had a $7.1 million renovation during the Pandemic - and it completely shows! (Do NOT…read moreread any reviews of it before 2022 as they are describing and rating what it was like BEFORE renovation work was done!) The transformation was truly amazing where there is a beautiful grassy lawn along 34th Ave., PLENTY of nice clean, new benches to lounge on by yourself or with family and friends, new playground equipment and sprinklers, tennis courts (whereas before was just ugly plain asphalt), and long picnic tables, chess tables, and even an amphitheater space. AND ... *drumroll*.... YES, TWO dog runs (1 for smaller dogs and the other for larger)!!! Other Jackson Heights residents and I really pressed our local government to please provide and they delivered!!! These 2 dog runs are side by side and occupy what used to be 1 of 2 handball courts (1 still remains). These dog runs have a long hose that runs water to clean off these grounds and provide drinking water for dogs who visit. (And of course, it has a large poop bag dispenser right in front in case any owner forgot to bring theirs from home!) And YES, there are events that occur during the warm weather months in this park. NOW WHERE IS AN UPDATED MAP OF THIS GORGEOUS PLACE - ???

In food and in life, bitterness is a wonderful thing but you don't want it to be the only…read moreingredient. So I'm starting out by praising the park as a concert venue to make up for my gripes about Central Park and PNC Bank Arts Center. I enjoyed the free De La Soul show here, which had good sound quality and a pleasant setup where you could opt for a close-up viewing of Eye Know and Me Myself and I or just roam around and still hear it. I wish I remembered who had the Yelp reviews that mostly focused on bathrooms, but park regulars know about the bathroom sort of near the LIRR train. It's not as glamorous or as clean as Bryant Park but it's mostly ok and open later than one might expect. The park isn't offering a wilderness facsimile like parts of Prospect Park but you can see birds and there are nice plants. The Unisphere is legendary.

A huge versatile park that's hosts the US Open and numerous other events through out the year. It's…read moreconveniently located within walking distance of both Met- Willets Point and Flushing- Main Street stations on the 7 train. The park offers plenty of green space and walking paths to explore. You can also visit the iconic Unisphere, a giant globe leftover from the 1960s New York World's Fair. We came here for a concert, the sound was surprisingly pretty good for such a massive open air venue.

I am a huge fan of Astoria Park, It may not be the largest park, but it has some of the stunning…read moreviews of the city. I particularly enjoy running through the waterfront to soak up the beautiful views. The scenery makes the run a little easier. You will also catch amazing sunsets. There is plenty to do here as well: playground, a soccer field, a running track, a skate park, and courts for tennis and basketball. Come by in the evening and the park is alive. Runners, rollerbladers, bikers, skaters all sharing the paths. It's a vibrant scene!

If you want to know the truth, I hate reviewing public places, but Astoria Park actually isn't as…read moreboring as most public parks in New York. ​It's sitting right on the East River, and you've got these two massive bridges, the Hell Gate and the RFK, looming right over you like giant iron monsters. The Hell Gate, with its big red steel arch, actually looks damn impressive, especially when the light hits it right around sunset. This park just kind of sits there letting the water run by and wether walking by or just sitting down, its an impressive and calming place with the right person on a midsummer night. ​You walk along the concrete promenade by the railing and you see all kinds of people. Couples taking pictures, kids yelling, guys sitting on benches thinking about whatever. It's got these giant green lawns where people just lay around. I hear that there's this massive outdoor pool that gets completely jammed in the summer, but I've never been nor do i intend to. ​It's just grass, trees, a breeze off the water, and trains occasionally rumbling over the bridge high above your head. It kills me how peaceful it can get right under all that heavy machinery. If you have to be around people in Queens, this is probably one of the least depressing places to do it. It really is.

Underrated hidden gem of a park in Queens. I bet most who live in Queens do not even know a park…read morelike this exists. Beautiful water views ,waves ,ocean breeze. Peaceful , Serene landscape and park design with such a grand scale area for visitors to explore,picnic,or relax. Very easy to come here, just take the Q25 bus to college point and it drops you off right next to it. It's only about a 22 minute bus ride. I didn't even know this park existed. Many just think of Kissena or Flushing Meadow park in my opinion. The trees have such a nice smell and green lush look too. I just enjoyed a chicken cutlet sandwich near the river breeze watching boats and birds flying. Recommend

Doesn't feel good to be here at first when i arrived because looking for a parking spot is a…read morepain. But wait, I will tell though do not be if you come. You'll be surprised till you see the water view coming from the hill. It has good views of Whitestone bridge, Manhattan skyline and La Guardia airport. Definite worth coming. Staying in for serene spots are worthwhile. Will definitely coming back on sunset or even sunrise with hubby. He will enjoy the place for any photo shoot purpose. Not far from where I live. One of my favorite summer spot starting today.

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.

Incredible dog park!!!! It's big. And beautiful. There is…read moreparking around. And you can watch all the planes as they land!

This is a nice open park all grass. It's right by Astoria blvd and somewhat close to LaGuardia…read moreairport, so you see a lot of planes passing by. I'm use to it as my parents live in this neighborhood and it's walking distance from them. I spent most of my teenage years and early adult years here so I'm Use to the plans. They actually use to fly way lower lol my parents place would shake and sometimes you would see huge shadows above your car lol. Nice big park for dogs and a view for us humans. Took my Hoover here a few times he loves the grass

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.

This park went through quite the friendly transformation. It's still crowded as ever before,…read moreinviting playground for the kids, and the revamped fitness corner on the upper level with a freshly painted track. I'm so glad this park did not take away the six handball courts as they did with the two at Travers Park. Beware: I've witness a few of the usual stingy regulars that would hijack all of the picnic tables for hours on end for their own party. They would be rude to the workers when they raise the issue on cleanliness. Moving along, there's plenty of benches and not a lot of shade during those blazing summer hours playing basketball. Overall, this park is nicely maintained and stay friendly.

my buddy who lives part time in astoria wanted me to join him at astoria heights playground so we…read morecould shoot the breeze while his two boys play around the concrete playground and the pool is sealed off during the winter time so its one less thing to be concerned about. nothing really fancy about this playground and seems a bit outdated but the little ones love it and the swings and maze like play structures seem to keep the kiddies playing non stop . some bench seating for us boring adults and the playground seems to attract a few losers who think that smoking digusting weed near children is cool but the two clowns left asap after my buddy told them nicely to leave ( my dude is 6 foot 8 and tips the scale at 350 pounds ). overall a nice no frills playground for the kiddies in astoria and i got to spend some time with a childhood buddy who i grew up with .