A nice park to visit during the daytime as it's located in not the best part of Astoria but the…read moreviews are cool and plenty of benches along the stretch of the park is what I and many others are doing on a Saturday morning . Plenty of space to roam with a large area that holds concerts sponsored by the NYC parks dept , large baseball and football field, playground area for kiddies , sections to have picnics and barbecues, etc. well maintained by the parks dept and police roam along frequently which I assume is routine. Overall a decent park for the locals in the area .

A lot of good views here. It isn't really anything that interesting actually about the actual park…read more Queens Bridge Park is an open space. Obviously it's next to the Queensboro Bridge of course. Their sometimes will be concerts and there's some athletic fields. Convenient to get to from the Queens end of the bridge. It basically is the area north of it. This is along the East River. Across it you can see Manhattan. Between this is Roosevelt Island. This view is the best part. It gets kind of noisy because of the traffic from the bridge. This isn't exactly such a good place for hanging out and chilling. It only takes a few minutes getting to once you get off the bridge. Other than concerts there's not much to see in the park itself. There's athletic fields and a playground.

Fantastic Views // Lots of fun!…read more There is nothing quite like playing or watching softball in Central Park in one of the greatest cities in the world. Lot's of fun for the family. Fans are always welcome. Some regulars play in a handful of different leagues. The fields are a bit close together, and home runs regularly enter the other fields. Modified rules, and slow pitch. Come watch your favorite broadway teams battle it out during the summer, and many other league teams as well. You can find your favorite shows and stop by to cheer them on ( http://www.broadwayshowleague.com/ ) Nearby Dining Options In the Park Tavern on the green $$$ - directly across the bike path and road on the West Side ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/tavern-on-the-green-new-york-7 ) Ballfield Cafe $ - Ballpark food, beer, and wine, open during the summer ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/ballfields-cafe-new-york ) Le Pan Quotien $ - beer, wine, healthy and vegan options ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/le-pain-quotidien-central-park-new-york?osq=Le+Pain+Quotidien ) Boathouse ( https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-loeb-boathouse-new-york-2?hrid=99i-2tretE6McBqaukV-UQ&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) ) The Scene: Fun, Outdoors, Unique Destination Rating: 8 Date Rating: 6 Hob Nob Potential: 2 Strong Suggestion: The nicest bathrooms are at the Boathouse and Tavern on the Green.

Really enjoyed our last few hours in New York with a visit in the glorious sunshine watching these…read moretwo teams battling it out in Central Park. I'm trying to find contact details for both teams, can anyone help me?

I've played company softball on this field several times over the past few years. It used to be a…read morereally crappy field (read: torn up grass, weeds, divots, shoddy infield, pretty much dilapidated and forgotten-- conditions not conducive to a softball or baseball game) up until a couple years ago when it was totally renovated.* Now, it's totally, shall I, say beautiful? Well, if you like turf, it's quite nice. So, obviously it's a no cleats field. There is a really nice track that surrounds the one field as well. There are stands for observers, bathrooms (which is a HUGE plus for athletes. Trust me...when ya gotta go, ya gotta go. Also, the bathrooms are clean, AND they have soap and hand towels! I was amazed.**), and locker rooms, but those aren't open to the general public and are solely for students who go to MB high school. The field is impeccably maintained too. I saw one groundskeeper (no, it wasn't Willy) who actually raked the infield when we were finished with our game last night. I guess my only gripe is it'd be great if the infield was covered to protect it from rain. It was slightly muddy at home plate last night. Oh, and since it's almost directly under the Manhattan Bridge, it can get a little noisy, so you might have trouble hearing your infield. So, if you belong to a NYC softball league and are scheduled to play here, you're lucky, because it's one of the nicer turf fields in the city. *This could also be called "Verizon Field" if you want to be all corporate about it. I think they gave the high school money for remodeling. **Maybe if I knew you better I'd tell you of the bathroom horror stories at most softball fields...flies, no doors, port-o-potties, or no bathroom at all, which doesn't help if say, you've drunk too much Gatorade and can't stand and pee like a guy. Oh, I've said too much.

dirt infield which runs deep enough for baseball. softball outfielders will normally end up…read morestanding on the dirt. the rest of the field is turf, but non-metal cleats ARE allowed. nice views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges. a previous review said turf and no cleats allowed, but that's incorrect. nice field, but well out if the way. best path is F train to east broadway stop, but that's still a 4-5 block walk from there.

My husband and I LOVE coming here! This is one of the best public parks we've ever seen…read more All of the following are amenities they have available for anyone to use: a running track, soccer fields, tennis courts (14 of them), basketball courts, a skate park, an insanely large swimming pool (FREE to use, but only available in summer months) and tons of grass space to play on and enjoy. Just across the street from the park, under the bridge, there's a children's playground, more basketball courts, 3 walls for "wall ball"/squash/tennis practice) and a dog park that has both a large dog and small dog section. This is just a great place to come spend time outside in our community! I absolutely love it!!!

Astoria Park is a fantastic park. It has a pool, a skateboard park, a tennis court, and plenty of…read moreareas to lounge around. Plenty of food trucks were also available if you wanted something to eat. The park is situated on the eastern shore of the Hell Gate, a strait of the East River, between Ditmars Boulevard to the north and Hoyt Avenue to the south. The Robert F. Kennedy (Triborough) and Hell Gate Bridges. It was just a beautiful scene seeing the water and the two bridges. It was very peaceful.

Brooklyn Sluggers not huge but great affordable facility for…read morebaseball/softball workouts. Very clean the staff is helpful, very nice and approachable. You can use auto batting cages or manually pitch to batters. There's also technology and additional equipment to analyze hiring and pitching but haven't used yet. Call for rates and scheduling.

Really amazing place. Really friendly staff. my kid and I love it…read more We tried it once, and now we are customers for life.

Citi Field in Queens, home of the New York Mets baseball team, was an amazing experience! The…read morestadium offers a great selection of food and drinks, and the layout is fantastic--you can enjoy a great view of the game from just about anywhere. We were fortunate enough to enjoy the game from a suite through my husband's company, which included plenty of complimentary food and beverages. The service was outstanding, and everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful. If it's your first visit, be sure to let a staff member know so you can receive a complimentary First Game Certificate as a special keepsake. The team store was also impressive, offering a huge variety of souvenirs for fans of all ages, from babies to adults. Overall, it was a memorable experience and a wonderful way to spend a day at the ballpark.

Citi Field is a really nice baseball stadium. I came here for Naruto night and loved the themed…read morejersey and the whole experience around the event. We spent some extra time exploring the stadium too, which made it even more fun. It feels like a great spot for a family outing, with decently priced tickets for a Major League game. Getting there is also really easy via public transit on the 7 train. There's also a large parking lot available, though it is on the pricier side at around $50. Overall, it's a solid stadium experience and definitely worth visiting whether you're a baseball fan or just going for the atmosphere.

Because my softball team and I are crazy, we played our first game of the season here last Friday…read morewhen the temperatures were hovering around 40 degrees (conditions which are more conducive to an NHL Winter Classic). So, take note: if you have a game on Roosevelt Island in April, it will be much colder than you think, bring a hat and gloves! Pony Field is one of three softball/baseball fields on Roosevelt Island and the farthest to get to. Hoof it on foot through the Soviet-era Russia-esque buildings "downtown," or take the bus for .25 cents. I'm not sure about parking around the field, as I think most may be by permit only. This field is pretty decent as far as fields go. It used to be one of the most run down (read: weeds) and neglected fields on the island, but within the past few years it has been resurrected. There are new dugouts for players and aluminum tiered benches for fans. The infield is a sandy-dirt mixture and the outfield is fairly even and maintained. There are also nearby bathrooms, which are, ah, best described as "meh." One thing that RI has going for it are the spectacular NYC skyline views and sunsets....which, after taking in, makes the long F train ride back to Brooklyn pretty okay in my book. *You need a permit to play here, $45/hr, community or $100/hr, private.

This park has come a long way since I was younger. The plus is that people who are moving into the…read moreneighborhood are the lucky ones because they get all the benefits of the new 2010 - 2012 renovations and the in progress renovations. In the 80s and 90s the front of the park was the area where all the drunks and druggies use to hang out. Not anymore those days are over. If you see pictures of this park from the 80s to now you wouldn't believe your eyes. There is a baseball field with fake grass, handball/ basketball courts, Bathrooms(winter 2012), swings for the older kids/adults and swings for small children, dog run and a garden that Alex runs, multiple water fountains, and spray showers. There are some days that you cannot play in the field because the local high school has permits for the field. This was never the case until that school moved into town. The field used to have no grass on it and it was a little torn up but no one complained. I feel as if this park got fixed only because of the yuppies and the new building that was put up called onemurrypark. It's really sad that these changes didn't happen for the locals. The plus side is that no one has to try and work there way into the surrounding stores to try and go to the bathroom. I remember throughout the years people would have to go around the corner to my house just to go. Either way this park will always hold 5 stars because I lived here my whole life. Granted when you walk around the area you tend to not know anyone but at least the rich people moving into the area are nice because they see you as a potential babysitter. I recommend checking out the sculpture that is currently inside the dog run this piece is called "Bigger Bird".But check it out before it's too late because I read that there were plans that they were going to take it away since the dog run ruined it. Also now this park has traffic lights on every corner something the locals tried to get back in the day that suddenly sprung up as soon as the yuppies moved in, so that's a plus even though we are no longer children and can cross the street with no issue. This park is really big (2.524 Acres) and it is something that you should check out. Your kids will love it!

What a lovely little playground!…read more Murray Playground is tucked between the cute and quiet LIC neighborhood and the iron jungle across the river. It is equipped with state-of-the-art playground apparatuses for all ages. Best of all, it was completely empty on a nice sunny Sunday afternoon. My friends and I got on the unoccupied swings and had a jolly good time. I tested out my iPhone 5s's slow mo video capture as my friend swung not-so-high on the swings, her hair semi-flying in the wind, pushing the thrill for our old near-thirty bodies. That was when a little black kid came out of nowhere and frolicked on the swing next to her and started to hit on her. No, literally - he started hitting her with his tiny little fist, fearing no danger or consequence. I, nervous at the thought of rising asian-girl-wrath, which I am often a victim of, tried to warn the boy off. He did not heed my warning, but still got away with it thanks to his cuter face. I then noticed several girls out of my dating age range playing on a standing roundabout swinging thing. It was really cool. I tried to convince my friend to get on but we realized it would make her look like a talent of not-as-respected-profession. Refusing to just spectate the awesomness, I went over and started snapping photos of the girls. I waved to the parents. No harm done. The slides looked amazingly clean and operable as well. The downside*? No built-in tic-tac-toe. * Hmmm. A 'down'side of a swing is usually that it has no downs. Do I mean to say upside? *brain splatter*