Beautiful park with a nice neighborhood vibe. Its the equivalent of Marine Park in Brooklyn…read more Definitely looking forward to visiting again this year now that the weather is getting nicer. Definitely worth a visit!

Nice medium sized park in Middle Village. Easy to get to from the nearby neighborhoods in central…read moreQueens. The park is divided into two sections by 80th Street. The much larger western side has all of the sports fields, courts, playgrounds, facilities, and plenty of seating areas. It's always busy no matter the weather or time of day, with everything from afterschool sports to dog meet-ups to people jogging. The main seating area (above the baseball fields) includes a 9/11 memorial, and on a clear day, you can get a view of the Empire State Building. The smaller eastern section is the quieter, "no active sports" area. It has more trees and a few benches, making it a peaceful spot to sit and relax. There is a walking path that circles and winds through the entirety of Juniper Valley. The outer path on the perimeter is about a mile and a half and makes for a great place to walk or run without having to dodge cars. It's also pretty scenic, with many beautiful brick homes lining the park.

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 .

I try to visit this park almost every day since I am not working. It is shady and has a…read morewalking/jogging path that goes all the way around it equalling about 1/4 mile. You will see many families, people exercising, and doing yoga. There are two playgrounds and many other game areas as well as bathrooms. I walk here to use the walking and jogging path, as well as sit down afterwards and admire the trees and the view West of midtown. There are also benches specifically for doing sit-ups and pull-ups. Unlike many of the parks in the city, you will not see homeless people here or drug addicts. There is quite a bit of litter on the ground which is sad, since there are so many garbage cans in the vicinity. However, I am so happy to have found this park near my residence.

I'm delighted to have discovered this park. It appears small on a map, and it is, but feels wide…read moreopen and spacious once you're walking in it. There are trees, slopes, benches and all the other usuals in adequate abundance. I was worried that since it is near a high school it would become crowded and loud, but not so. The teenagers are scarce and mostly very polite. It is a happy place, where people bring their kids and dogs. For us young at heart, the swings are often available :) Pro-tip: for a tranquil, quiet stroll visit the ancillary cemetery where you can walk completely unhealed.

Been to this park a few times for a couple outdoor events…read more Park isn't as shiny and newly renovated as the other parks. However, it's very spacious, and a great area for the kids to play. The gates of the handball courts are set up a bit odd, so you'll definitely be running out the court to get your ball. Unpopular opinion, but I'm not a fan of the pool. It's a bit small, therefore it gets soooo crowded during peak season. Great park to get your steps in as there are no shortage of slopes and walking paths here.

AKA Windmuller Park, this spot near Doughboy Plaza has some hoops…read morehttp://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/lawrence-virgilio-playground/history

Came here prior to work for a quick track workout. Track was in great shape and wasn't crowded at…read moreall

McCarren Park has something for everybody , from the pool, multiple sports fields and turkey's nest…read moreon the corner - you just can't go wrong here! I have taken group fitness classes here over the years, I met my husband in this park almost 15 years ago, I had a pizza party here with a group of college students way back, and I have even sold my own junk on the greenpoint corner. I love McCarren Park!

This is a small neighborhood park. It's mostly dominated by a dog park so it's fun to sit and watch…read morethe dogs and their antics. There are a few benches near the walking paths. A nice slice of greenery in a mostly residential area.

Its too bad that the only people who can enjoy this park are dog owners who let their dogs run free…read morethrough the whole park and destroy the grass. now noone can sit on the lawn, its just dug up dirt and feces, really an eye sore

Great park with a very nice woman named Cassie taking care of it. It's always clean and has lots of…read morespace to walk around and exercise in. The dog park is great for my boxer too!

I'll be honest. The picture that pops up on Google and on Yelp is the field that you see. However,…read morethe park might be bigger than I simply had the privy to see. The park that I saw had a small dog park area than a park for children and then like a smaller court. No grass whatsoever. And it was on a dead end street. And across the street where houses. I did not see any field for soccer, football, anything like that. If this park is that large then maybe there's a different section. However, the section that is on the immediate block did not contain any of these things.

Ridgewood Reservoir use to be a freshwater wetland on the border between Brooklyn and Queens. What…read moreis now the upper area of Highland Park. I either go for a walk or run along the trailway all the time. Just recently after doing some research the 3rd basin used to be Ridgewood Reservoir until 1989 when the reservoir was drained out. One of the many fascinating history of this once Reservoir. There use to be a waterfall. At a certain distance while walking on the trail way you get to see portions of the abandoned and once waterfall. At first you would assume it was used as stairs to get to somewhere down, but nothing like it. I could only image the view. Another fascinating history behind the Ridgewood Reservoir, there used to be a keepers house and guest house. Only a small part of that house remains while the other part is long gone. Not sure if people while out running or just taking a stroll notices these tiny historical fragments distance away. Ridgewood Reservoir is very peaceful, quiet, and very well preserved naturally. If you are the walker type it can take you about 20 minutes to walk Ridgewood Reservoir. For those bike or running enthusiasts less.

One of my good friends who lives in East New York recently told me about this magical place just a…read morefew months ago. While visiting my folks the other day in Fresh Meadows, I decided to bike to the Reservoir and see what all the hype was about. I have friends who live nearby and they are always telling me to visit. While visiting my parents the other day, I borrowed my dads old 79s Italian road bike and went for it. It was about about 8 miles but it was worth it. The reservoir is not to be confused with Highland Park though they are right near each other. If you've ever have noticed a bike path on the right hand side of the Jackie Robinson highway going east bound (nearby exit 2 or 3 perhaps), this it where that leads to. If you're biking like I was, there's a pretty decent amount of bike rack space on both sides of the water. The bike racks are also pretty publicly facing so seemed decently safe to me, as long as you have a decent or good lock. With by bike secured, I was able to walk around and take in the spectacular views of the water while enjoying the sounds of hundreds of singing birds, who too decided to spend the day relaxing by the reservoir. I couldn't help but forgot that I was still technically in New York City. Seriously, it felt like I was somewhere here on Long Island. The best part about this park, is that if you're adventurous, it turns out there are some really cool hidden paths all around. I found one that gave took to this unobstructed and extremely private view of the water. I had the entire one half of the park to myself. It was just me, my thoughts and nature. Bring some binoculars if you have any and go bird watching. I spotted some beautiful Red Robin's and blue jays. If you're ever out this way, I HIGHLY suggest you check this place out.

Great park! Love how active everyone is. There are workout stations and place only soccer. I miss…read morewalking around and enjoying the fresh air.

Great neighborhood park since forever!…read more I've been gong here for 15+ years and it now makes me think of Woodstock & The Summer of Love. Killer vibe, extremely diverse crowd - locals & transplants - and tons of BKLYN Hipsters & Hippies! This is the Beautiful Nightmare the Far Right is afraid of but it's all Love, Peace & Music!!!

I made it here accidentally as I was supposed to be at a nearby rooftop but they were full and…read morecouldn't take us. With the clock ticking and almost running out of daylight, I decided to walk another couple of blocks towards the river waterfront to hopefully find a spot where we could see the sunset, and this is how I made it to Bushwick Inlet Park. People always say that things happen for a reason and I couldn't agree more in this case. One of the things I like about NYC are the sunset city skyline views when you see it from the distance. Bushwick Inlet Park was perfect for this. It was a quiet and well maintained park with a few people walking around. Really loved how quiet was. Can't be happier I made it here.

Such beautiful views…read more Went on a morning walk looking for the East River and discovered this nice park in Williamsburg. Love the views of Manhattan. Such a great way to start the day. I actually walked to the park every morning on a long holiday weekend vacation. So relaxing.