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.

As a kid I would come to this park all of the time. It's fairly big and never too packed. There is…read morea small area for dogs( if you have a small dog just be careful because the gates are large and they may slip through the gates) there is a nice size playground, water area, basketball courts, handball,skating area and bathrooms in the middle. This park is hidden in the neighborhood so I dont think many people in the ridgewood area know about it. A block or so up is the YMCA and a police station. Its also not far from the freshpond train station for the M train. It's about 2-3 blocks from freshpond. I really like this park and I definitely recommend this place to others.

Such a fun playground. But gets way too packed on the weekends and in the evening. With the C word…read moreon the rise again, just not the best place for us to go on warmer days now a days. But nice in the spring to fall, as long as its not too crowded.

Boy do we love this playground! It's next to the Triassic playground but we prefer going to this…read moreone. It's so cute and even during busy times there's plenty to do for kids. The road to get here is narrow but conveniently right next to the playground. There are a few picnic tables and often lots of grilling by families. The playground is next to the lake. And the lake has alot of ducks and turtles. We had fun feeding them with some bread we brought with us. Most of the playground area is padded which is nice. There are separate areas for swings, a small area for the sprinklers during hot days and plenty of benches to sit. Next to the playground is more flat, green areas. Perfect for picnics and hanging out.

This place is a decent size park that is usually empty. I remember coming here a lot as a kid to…read moreplay handball. Now, I'm not sure why its empty. It has swings for the little ones, 6 basketball hoops, sprinklers a handball court and 2 playgrounds. There are plenty of benches to sit and it's a block away from a corner store and a Chinese restaurant. It has a nice. View of the Manhattan skyline. There is also plenty of street parking.

This is an exciting playground to visit! These are all ages of people in Queens. Hope you have fun…read moreat the playground!

Me da mucha pena las condiciones que estás personas tienen el parque antes era un lugar donde uno…read morepodía traer su niña y pasaba bien ahora lo que hay muchas personas tomando licor fumando marihuana orinando por todos lados cojen el parque para ellos ni autoridad de parques ni policías hacen nada pagamos muchos impuestos para nada

A great little neighborhood oasis for recreation, with a superb playground, basketball courts, a…read moregiant soccer field, restrooms and plenty of benches with shade. The only downside are the drug dealers and the motocross daredevils poppin' wheelies up and down Putnam Avenue. Hopefully it'll change in the near future.

Took my godson to playground for all children in corona and sure the playground primarily for the…read morekiddies but the many benches for us big children to sit at is a good place for a nap while godson plays around in the playground with his friends. Good amount of swings , slides and other fun equipment for the little ones to have fun on and no dogs allowed so I won't step on poop when I push my Godson on the swings . Basketball courts and theater like seating is unique for a kids playground and it's spacious so even when it's filled with people , you won't feel crowded.Good neighborhood playground in corona that the parents can bring the little ones to have some fun .4 stars on my yelp meter.

Scary, unkempt playground now. Tragic that such a great space had fallen onto such disrepair.read more

School yard sports in my area, in my day, consisted of handball, stickball and basketball. These…read morememories of years gone by are quite vivid and what sticks out most is the basketball games. Our team of five used to be a force to play against, all who had played organized ball, myself the weakest offensive link at the power forward position. (But I could really crash the boards) The rims were so tight here, actual lines painted upon the blacktop, top of the key, etc. I loved hooping it up here and marvelled at the cleanliness, the young families coming out with their little ones, older folks chatting in the mid-day sun. And the chugga chugga turning of the LIRR train wheels.. Very NYC!

This park on Austin Street is pretty great. They recently added a closeable gate but it's only on…read moreone side of the entrances to the playground. There's still other ways to get in that have no gates. But it's a start. Hopefully they can fix this by next year. The playground and swing sets are in good condition. The restroom is fairly clean for a public park restroom. I've seen far worse. I have a few complaints about this park. The honking from the traffic. There should be a no honk sign in this residential section of Austin St. Nearly every car and especially during rush hour, everybody honks at the stop sign intersection. The LIRR is already disturbing enough, add honking from impatient motorist just makes things ten times worse. I also often witness road rage in front of the park. It's a one lane, one way street towards Ascan Ave and whenever one person is parallel parking, everyone behind goes bonkers and often leading to verbal outrage. My second complaint would be the crosswalk, again, because of the traffic and idiotic drivers, there should be more signs to yeild to pedestrians and perhaps a blinking yellow light to alert motorist. My third complaint is the cleanliness of the park. The parks department does a awful job at maintaining the park. The staff often stands around fiddling with their phones while letting their leaf blower idle at low power. The gas fumes from their leaf blower stink and they do it right next to the children. They do the worse job sweeping the leaves and branches and they barely ever pickup any trash unless it is reported to 311. The park inspector that comes to inspect the playground equipment has the laziest job of all. He or she just walks around the park for a few minutes and leaves. Makes zero note of the filth and unattended litter. My last and final complaint are most of the fathers in this park. They're dicks. Super unfriendly and rude. They behave like children with their dickish tough guy attitude. A majority of the mothers, caretakers, babysitters, and grandmothers who bring their children to this park are fine. Pretty much all the females are the nicer ones here. They're very much polite and respectful of other people's belongings and when encountering with other people's children. I can't say the same about the fathers here. They act like everything belongs to them, they never ask or start with a greeting. Verdict - if you live in this section of Forest Hills, this is probably you're nearest public park. The other would probably be Forest Park. This one isn't bad but just be prepared when you come across a father who wants a dick measuring contest. The park itself is great. Plenty of ground for kids to run around, the basketball courts and handball courts are often empty. It's mostly young children, it's not a teenager hangout spot or for punks who smoke pot in the playground among children. It's a safe park and I highly recommend it despite the noise, poor park maintenance from the parks department, and the a-hole fathers.

I came here with my small (11lb) dog to use the dog run. The first thing I noticed were the huge…read moregaps around the fences in the "air lock" entrance, plenty big enough for my dog to get through if he really tried. A smaller dog would have no problem slipping out. Second thing I immediately noticed were the mountains of dog shit EVERYWHERE. It was disgusting. We left after only a few minutes. It's disgraceful that people don't pick up after their pets in a public space so close to a playground. Safe to say we we'll never becoming back here.

It's a vibe. I love hanging out here whenever the weather cooperates and simply taking in the…read moreenergy of Bushwick. This park really feels like the heart of the neighborhood. There's always something to see--from the regulars who gather here, to the occasional concert or community event, to an indie rock band playing an impromptu set, or local skateboarders showing off their latest tricks. It's also a great spot to spread out a blanket and enjoy a picnic under the shade of the trees. I've made so many great memories here over the years, but one that always stands out is getting my second COVID shot here. It may not sound sentimental, but at the time it felt like a hopeful turning point--a reminder that brighter days were ahead.

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.

Very nice park. Several places to sit and read or just enjoy sitting. My wife and I come here…read moreoften since she started her cancer treatments. Very therapeutic for her mental wellbeing. Only thing missing is some sort of water feature like a fountain or pond.

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.