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    4.2 (10 reviews)

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    Lourdes M.

    A great spot for unwinding. The view of the water is calming. Thanks for Yelpers suggestions. Glad to find the place and had a peace of mind even for a short visit. There are playground, park and tennis courts all are family friendly. There is a public bus stop in front of the park. Location is on a nice residential area.

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    Royce L.

    A beautiful and unique park because of the proximity to the ocean. Huge Park that is surrounded by a walking trail. There are swings and an area of the kids to climb on the kiddie slides. Handball courts and basket ball courts too. There is also enough field space for at least 3 or 4 softball games at the same time. I've seen soccer games here as well. There are also tennis courts too. One side of the park is right off the water so there are small "patches" of beach. There are also picnic tables in that area as well. You can also watch the planes take off as JFK is that close.

    The area is still quite damaged from hurricane Sandy. The view is still serene and the conditions of the park couldn't diminish it if they tried. Super windy, I was almost blown away. It's a great place to fly a kite. In fact I saw a few in the air in the surrounding area during my brief visit. There's so many birds looking for a little nibble but there are signs saying that you shouldn't feed the wildlife.

    Perfection at sunset.

    Sunset here is beautiful honestly. Yes i took these pictures with a phone. Iphone. No they do not have a filter

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    Lefferts Playground - Basketball courts are at the back

    Lefferts Playground

    4.3(6 reviews)
    1.9 miOzone Park

    This park has been a favorite of my kids since they were toddlers. It's completely fenced in and…read morethats great because the Conduit runs along side it and the traffic is pretty heavy. A bit noisy and since its neighboring JFK airport there's the added airplane noises. Kids don't seem to mind or care for that matter. During hot months it's a heat buster heaven with the giant frog sprinklers blasting. Most areas are shaded by trees and wind is always blowing here. Lots of benches around and some tables with chairs. Basketball court and handball courts are at one end. Major downside here however is that there's no bathroom. The location serves as more like a backyard playground to many of the homes that are across the street . Still not a good excuse to not have a bathroom. There's no direct parking spots right outside the park either. Its the kind of location that you would probably drive by and then wonder how to get into the park but by that time you've already passed it. So the tip is to drive down Lefferts Blvd a block or 2 and find parking on one of the side streets to the left or right . Then walk back to the park. (Be careful crossing- it's the Conduit after all,but there is a crosswalk) If you're ever flight delayed this is a good park to come with little ones to kill time and burn off some energy. Its a quick walk over from the Long Term Parking area at JFK. You'll see lots of airline workers who live close by walking to work.

    Such a Beautiful place ,A nice little decent park on lefferts blvd .that's has a nice sitting area…read moreto sit down and maybe to read or watch the kids play on the slides or monkey bars in they play ground area . The park has a nice shaded area and a decent amount of threes that makes for some real nice scenery. This park is good for after school, or just chilling out on the benches enjoying some music. I go through this park on a regular basis it is about less than a block away from the jfk airport .and the jfk airtrain is right there also .and if you are interested in long term parking it is also there. I will definitely go back there in the future

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    Baisley Pond Park

    Baisley Pond Park

    4.0(6 reviews)
    3.0 miRochdale

    Love this place…read more I've been coming this park now for about 7 yrs now. It has been without incident or hesitation. Prior to moving in the neighborhood I used to come to use the bike path and enjoy rides around the pond. Now that I live close by I come to run. I absolutely love the scenery. The park is always very clean. The pond appears to be quite murky but I was informed by a parks and receive worker that it is a actually necessary for the species it hosts. By the look of things the animals (ducks, swans, geeese, fish, frogs) are quite happy making it their home. The park has a bike bath and a running path. Since neither has been clearly labeled or designated it's up to park goers to use their discretion. The park has clean benches where you can sit and enjoy the pond scenery, two kiddie parks, a field which I've seen hosts the likes of concerts, soccer games, cricket matches, rallies and family reunions. The park does have brand new bathroom facilities but they seem to close them prior to 4pm which is inconvenient for the average person wanting to use it after work. The entire space is well lit and safety has never been a worry for me as it is also very populated during the hrs I've used it been 4 and 8. While this park is not ideal for cooking out etc, there are about 4 grills that are strategically placed near the picnic tables and is a neighborhood jewel. The perfect getaway at the end of the day or the best way to start your day.

    MIXED BAG THIS REVIEW: Baisley Pond Park Extension Bathroom BRUTAL…read moreNYC Parks Department, this was absolutely unacceptable! On August 15, 2026, I attended the Kings of Kings Foundation's family event at Baisley Pond Park Extension. The event itself was wonderful, but the condition of the Parks Department bathroom was SHAMEFUL. The bathroom lights were completely out. You practically needed a flashlight just to see inside! The bathroom smelled strongly of urine and feces, it was not properly cleaned, and two stalls had no toilet paper. What bothered me most was seeing little girls and other children having to use these nasty bathrooms during a family event. Families should not have to choose between using an unsanitary restroom or trying to hold it for hours. Where was the Parks Department employee responsible for maintaining these facilities? I didn't see anyone maintaining or checking that bathroom. No one was in sight. If these bathrooms were opened that morning for public use, someone should have been responsible for making sure the lights worked, stalls were cleaned, toilet paper was stocked, and the facilities remained sanitary throughout the day. Last year's event was NOT like this, which makes this year's conditions even more disappointing. I'm not asking for a luxury restroom. I'm asking for the basics: working lights, toilet paper, cleanliness and regular maintenance. The NYC Parks Department needs to investigate what happened and hold the appropriate staff accountable. If an employee was assigned to maintain these bathrooms and failed to do so, management needs to address it. MIXED BAG THIS VERDICT: BRUTAL Community Event: AMAZING Bathroom Cleanliness: Maintenance: Working Lights: Parks Staff Presence: Our children, families and community deserve clean, safe and functional public facilities. NYC Parks Department--please fix this.

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