Great views at this playground. We love to visit around sunset. Play area for tots and older…read morekiddos. A splash pad area that runs seasonally. My kids are huge fans of this playground and love the monkey cars and rock climbing with the rope. One of our top 5 parks in the area. Highly recommend.

Amazingly beautiful pier…read more Some of the best views of the city are from here. I can come by this pier & relax honestly for the remainder of my life. Will for sure be back.

We live right by this park. When the kids were little we we're there nearly every day. Now they are…read morea little older and have out grown it. It's still a nice park with swings, jungle gyms, and slides. There are two levels. One is a playground with a basketball court. The upper level is a lush green space. On snowy days you can go sledding on the hill at the upper level. Some downsides are there are several entrances to the playground and when you have multiple small children it is easy to lose track of them. There are many nooks and crannies they can hide in and give mothers panic attacks when they seemingly "disappear". That said it's still a great park with lots of space for little kids to play in.

A nice neighborhood park in Forest hills that has many entrances with a gate that wraps around the…read moreblock with sections of the park that has the playground area for the kiddies , section for the dogs to roam and the basketball area to shoot some hoops with many benches all around to sit and soak all in . The parks dept keeps the park safe and clean and it's surrounded by many buildings steps away so the locals don't have to travel much to get here ..While cuz is doing his basketball groove with his friends, I am doing the bench warmer dance and enjoying the nice weather as well .4.5 stars on my yelp meter.

I'm always in search of newer and better indoor playground. Royal Magic Castle has got to rank in…read morethe current top 2 or 3. Huge modern play area, sand room, laser tag and arcade room including claw machines. The admission price is a bit pricey compared to others, open play costs $42.99 + tax for kids 3 feet and taller and 1 adult. Additional adults cost $18.99 each. It does include unlimited time as others are usually 2 hours max and it includes laser tag. Place is very large, has drinks and a small gift shop (toys, gifts etc). Place is modern and clean for now... until the next new indoor playground ground opens up.

Extremely disappointing experience for my child's birthday party…read more I rarely write reviews, but I feel it's important to share this experience so other families know what to expect. We booked our child's birthday party here and it turned out to be one of the most frustrating experiences we've had. From the start, communication and customer service were poor. When we booked, we were told that to receive their 20% discount, the deposit had to be paid by cash or Zelle -- no credit cards accepted. We ended up sending a $300 deposit via Zelle. On the day of the party, we were unexpectedly told to pay the entire $944 up front, even though we had already paid a deposit. The staff said they would "refund" the deposit afterward, which was never clearly explained before. This caused unnecessary stress during setup since we had to gather additional cash right before guests arrived. During the event, there were several issues: We weren't asked to sign waivers until after the kids started playing, which interrupted the start of the party. The laser tag (included in our booking) wasn't ready -- the staff said the equipment was still charging. The staff's attitude was dismissive and unhelpful throughout. After the party ended, we stayed about 30 minutes to clean up the room -- something most places understand is part of the process. The next day, when we asked for our $300 deposit refund, we were told it was being withheld because we "stayed 50 minutes longer." That's unreasonable. We were cleaning up, not extending the party, and the children had mostly left. To make things worse, when we tried to discuss this issue, the staff was rude and unprofessional. The facility itself wasn't well maintained -- we even found garbage in the ball pit. Between the lack of communication, poor management, and the unfair way they handled the deposit, I cannot recommend this business to anyone. There are so many better options that actually value their customers. Spend your money elsewhere -- you'll get better service and less stress.

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.

We literally just stumbled upon this as we did not expect this amusement "village" to be open. It's…read moresmall, but good for an hour's fun for little ones. Their website says they're open Friday to Sunday, and there's no update on their Facebook page, but they are open! The carousel is the main draw obviously. When we went (early May 2021) there were a few other rides open, but not all. There was no line at all for any of the rides, and the staff were mostly nice. We were told to keep our masks on at all times, and there was hand sanitizer everywhere.

While I wouldn't consider the Carousel at Forest Park to be a hidden gem, it most definitely is an…read moreNYC landmark that doesn't get enough recognition. It has been deemed a historic national site, as the initial carousel was built in 1903, only to be rebuilt in 1966 after a fire. It now sits in Woodhaven, Queens, restored to its former glory and awaiting children from all the borough and beyond. One wouldn't think the NY Carousel would be an underrated family activity given its history, but too many folks are unaware that it exists even now. The city has taken great steps to ensure its longevity and anyone looking for kid friendly activity or a little nostalgia has come to the right place. While it is a short ride in the natural beauty of the park, the surrounding space makes it an ideal getaway for families who want to book the space for gatherings of whatever kind. The Carousel itself is the main attraction of course, though there are other rides for kids that range from a train ride to a recently added mini ferris wheel dubbed the "Woodhaven Wheel." Ticket costs for the rides vary, but the last time I checked it was $35 for a 10-pack (i.e. $3.50 a ticket). While there are some small carnival games and story telling sessions, this is not a substitute for any major carnival / amusement park on a bigger scale in any way. Think of this as a place to kill a couple of hours with the young ones. I'd recommend bringing food in and avoiding their options (think hot dogs, small packs of chips, etc.) if at all possible. They've closed this section of the park for the rest of 2020, but I sense that in 2021 that they'll take great measures to ensure everything is safe for youngins / carefree adults to partake.

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 don't know why it took me so long to visit this park when I live close by, but suffice it to say,…read moreit's beautiful. The views of the skyline are amazing, and it's clean and well maintained. It's a really picturesque and peaceful spot to clear your mind and/or touch some grass. It reminded me how lucky I am to have access to places like this. I'll definitely be back soon.

PUBLIC PARK: Former industrial wasteland turned into a scenic Park with stunning views of Midtown…read moreMANHATTAN. Four Piers exist at the Park which is littered with Adirondack Chairs. The Park boasts two industrial landmarks, the restored GANTRIES and the iconic PEPSI-COLA sign. I spent 75 minutes in the Park, which didn't exist when I was growing up. WORTH VISITING.

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.

Nice community park, tons of famalies this Saturday. We picniced a couple hours with sandwiches…read morefrom Comptons. Swimming pool, playground, skate park, track, doccer fields, & great view fown at the river's edge

Perfect park that is within walking distance from both Main Street and Mets willets points station…read more This park hosts yearly events like the queens night market and the US open tournaments. There is always something to do year round. In the winter months, most people decide to venture to the aquatic center/skate rink or the Al Oeter Rec center. There is also a museum inside this park that showcases Queens art. Whether it's for a morning stroll or a picnic, this park has the space for anyone and everyone.

It was so great going back to where it all began... Flushing Meadow Park. Warm fuzzy feelings as we…read moreremembered our mom and dad parking under the Van Wyck Expressway to let us out to ride our bikes while the cooked hot dogs and burgers on the grill. We'd ride and ride with the world glove and lake as our adventurous destination. Oh to be young and fancy free again!

My cuz took me to Gorman playground in Jackson heights to watch his son play basketball with his…read morefriends from school and that's cool but the ladies playing handball nearby is what's keeping my attention. Nice large playground with basketball court , handball court area , playground set up for the kiddies, and metal bars to do pullups , pushups , situps and whatever ups you want to do . Live music events during the weekend and the NYC parks dept which runs the joint has all the info online . The handball gals are going to play some volleyball now , see you later alligator. 4.5 stars for Gorman playground in queens , nice neighborhood community spot for the locals and visitors like cuz and I.

I love this park as I grew up practically across from it. It's one of the best parks in the area…read more The only problem that I have (a recent issue) is there's a lot of adults, and teenagers smoking in the park, drinking, and urinating publicly. There are restrooms available there. A lot of this occurs at night though. The park has a huge playground, basketball court, and 2 handball courts.