This "largest continuous span of oak forest in Queens" was impressive. What I liked most about it…read morewas that it has natural (unpaved) trails, if you exclude Forest Park Drive which is closed to traffic. And the trails were lined with beautiful tall trees providing gorgeous shade. For parking, there's a huge lot behind the carousel on the other side of Woodhaven Boulevard, and it's a quick, easy walk to the park entrance down a gentle slope. The trails are not wheelchair accessible but Forest Park Drive is. I'm grateful for the maintenance of this green space.

This park is awesome. Huge and many different trails to explore. To my knowledge there is a Blue,…read moreorange and green trails and they are marked by their colors. If you know your way around you can find many different paths and areas. There is also an old train line that is not in use any more. In the fall the sights are divine!

Underwood Park is classified as a playground, so it was closed during all of the pandemic…read morelockdowns, even though there was a lot of space for social distancing in the non-playground parts. The unique part of the park are the natural spaces with dirt, rocks, plants, grass, and trees which are important for children who mostly don't have backyards and might have never seen a backyard. Unfortunately, these have been locked up with chains and locks, even the grassy area where families and groups used to host sing-alongs and birthday parties. I know there's a neighborhood group that likes to plant flowers in two of the spaces, but there has to be a better way to balance the needs of children to play in natural areas and the flowers. For the past several months, there's been a wasp nest hanging from a tree, and for several months they used to put yellow caution tape around the benches with the wasp nest, but people keep taking down the tape and sitting 6 feet away from the wasp nest. They haven't taken down the wasp nest although we've reported it, and they haven't been putting up the yellow caution tape.

I've been to this park twice for birthday parties (yes, the city allows for people to purchase…read morepermits) and everytime it was a success! The park isn't huge, but it's a great place for families to hang out. There's some water spouts in the middle of the park, slides, swings and other playground apparatus for kids. There's a few sections of the park that can be used for private parties as well. From what I've heard, it only cost $25 to rent a section of the park for 5 hours, which is undoubtedly an awesome deal.

Nested between the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Central Library, Mount Prospect Park is…read morethe second highest point in Brooklyn after Battle Hill inside the Green-Wood Cemetery. It fact, "It was used by the Continental Army in 1776 as a lookout point, which at that time offered strategic views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, New York harbor, a portion of New Jersey, Staten Island, and Long Island"[1]. Mount Prospect Park has something to offer for everyone: - If you have a dog, this is a dog-friendly park, with many dogs enjoying the large grassy area at the center. Keep in mind that the area is completely open. There are specific off-leash hours, and I found all dog owners who come to the park to be friendly and respectful. - If you like to run, there is a running route that goes all around the park, mainly shaded by wonderful tree, that covers 0.22 miles/0.36 km[2]. There are also some stairs that lead to the highest point in the park, that are also good for exercising. Another set of (steeper) stairs is near the second access point near the Brooklyn Public Library. - If you have young kids, there is a playground with two jungle gyms separated by a sprinklers area, plus an enclosed area with swings, and six concrete small tables with benches. There are a lot of mosquitoes, particularly tiger mosquitoes i.e. the ones that are active during the day, in the area near the benches around the fence. The main entrance by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has no stairs, and its gentle incline is perfect if you have a stroller or bike. - If you have older kids, I have seen soccer games and other team sports (baseball, freesbee, etc...) or training sessions take place in the lawn at the center of the park. Keep in mind that the area is not completely covered in grass, and it can get dusty. The park seems to be generally understaffed (hence 4 stars instead of 5). The trash cans are not emptied daily, and the hours at which sprinklers are on during the summer, or when restrooms are open, seem to be totally random. While I find the dog owners and runners very respectful, some of the people who have birthday parties or other celebrations here tend to leave a lot of trash behind. Which is a shame, as this park is generally quiet, much less busy than nearby Prospect Park, and generally a great place to just relax and unwind. ----------------------- [1] https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/mount-prospect-park/history [2] https://www.plotaroute.com/route/723847

Huge playground. Plenty of climbable options for your children. Lots of benches in the shade. Close…read moreproximity to the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Restrooms available (really dirty, though). Ice-cold water coming from the water fountain! Thumbs up!

The Belt Parkway Promenade is a great place to walk, jog ride your bike, relax on a bench with a…read morebook or ponder what delicious meal to enjoy (and Yelp about) next. It's a pleasant corner of Bay Ridge that visitors might enjoy as well.

If you're traveling along the Belt Parkway and either sitting in a ton of traffic, or just being…read moregenerally aggravated because you're on the Belt Parkway and you need a break from the madness......stop here and take in some scenery. It's pretty peaceful and on a day with nice whether you may find yourself relaxed and rejuvenated after spending a few minutes here.

A little park mostly for the dogs. It has a memorial. Walt Whitman Park a small place. Buildings…read moresurround it. There's not much to do around this. Good place to bring dogs. It has an open space filled with dogs and pet owners. There's a grassy area and there's a plaza. It's often quiet on weekdays except rush hour There's a few paved paths. In the middle is a small memorial. There's also benches to have a good sit. It has one of the best views in the city. Maybe come here at night. The buildings are even better lit up and bright and you can think about how people move so fast and stuff.

This is a nice, small park tacked on to the larger Cadman Plaza Park. It has a good number of…read morebenches and was pretty clean. Lots of dogs and friendly visitors.

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.

A nice family friendly park in Elmhurst that is well maintained by the city .Plenty of space to…read moreroam along the trail path , plenty of grass area to sit and relax , playground section for the kids and the moron adult who was hogging the slide , plenty of benches along the whole area of the park and it's very clean and safe . Came with a friend who wanted to see his girl sing with her group in the performing area which has free events mostly on the weekends and the locals seem to enjoy the shows as the couple next to me are regular park visitors and love to talk and talk while I was trying to listen to the music .overall a nice park in Elmhurst for the locals and non locals like me .

Nice revnovated playground and safer than Elmhurst Park. Easier to watch the kids. There is a new…read morespray park, so best to bring extra clothes and towels. There a few shaded area, around the fence. Make sure you call 311 if you smell weed. It is becoming an epidemic in the area, especially in Hoffman Park. I took off one star because they don't have Wifi, lol, like the other NYC Parks.

Great spot to rest if you are walking, running or, biking in the Greenway…read more It is very peaceful and pleasant! You can read a book, or just relax until you feel rejuvenated. They have free bike maps of NYC. They also give away free pollinators seeds if you want to help the environment. The grounds are well maintained and the staff is knowledgeable in helping you identify plants.

This is a special and beautiful little spot. Sort of like a…read moremagical tiny park. I've gone several times and it's always nearly empty which makes this place great for so many things: sipping tea and catching up with a friend, a covid-safe outdoor first date, meditating, sketching, journaling, photo taking, etc. I love this unique little spot.