A nice family friendly and just me friendly park in Astoria that has plenty to do including…read moreshooting hoops , play handball , soccer or just sit on a bench being lazy while the kiddos round around in the playground area . The NYC parks dept gets high marks for keeping the park clean and updated as nothing looks rundown or missing . After doing a bunch of shopping in the area I stopped by for an hour to enjoy my gelato cup while an intense basketball game was going on with guys and gals shooting many bricks . The stroller moms were out in force at the park while the little brats were running around the playground area having fun . I like this park in Astoria as it's my chill out and relax place when I need some alone time during the day . 4.5 stars on my yelp meter .

They need to renovate the park, its an eyesore for the entire community. It is a great space for…read moreeveryone and I wish the city would take care of a little better.

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.

Travers Park has been a fixture in the Jackson Heights community for the better part of the last 70…read moreyears. It has been a haven for outdoor everything (#1), an ideal spot for the youngins to unleash some energy, and is the site of the weekly Jackson Heights Greenmarket (#2). Named after the local community icon Thomas Travers, it was unveiled to the public in 1949. After a few facelifts in the past few decades, it's become one of the more utilized parks in the borough. Most recently there has been some serious renovation to improve the playground and the half acre of land known as Rory Staunton Field. Fast forward to 2022, it all looks lovely. At just over 2 acres, it's sizable for NYC standards. There are a lot of areas to lounge and lay out, a handful of chess tables, a sprawling kid's area, and plenty of benches to sit on. It's a great people watching area and is in the quieter part of the neighborhood; a stone's throw away from the congestion of Roosevelt Ave. In addition the farmer's market on the weekends, there has been Summer Sundays in the Park, which are seasonal performances put on by local Queens non-profits. This is one of the few places I'd recommend for folks to come check out on a casual weekend. Shop at the farmer's market, bring a dog or kids to play in the field, and enjoy a little (urban) outdoor time. _____________ (#1) Which has been a savior during the pandemic. (#2) https://www.yelp.com/biz/jackson-heights-greenmarket-jackson-heights

Travers Park had a $7.1 million renovation during the Pandemic - and it completely shows! (Do NOT…read moreread any reviews of it before 2022 as they are describing and rating what it was like BEFORE renovation work was done!) The transformation was truly amazing where there is a beautiful grassy lawn along 34th Ave., PLENTY of nice clean, new benches to lounge on by yourself or with family and friends, new playground equipment and sprinklers, tennis courts (whereas before was just ugly plain asphalt), and long picnic tables, chess tables, and even an amphitheater space. AND ... *drumroll*.... YES, TWO dog runs (1 for smaller dogs and the other for larger)!!! Other Jackson Heights residents and I really pressed our local government to please provide and they delivered!!! These 2 dog runs are side by side and occupy what used to be 1 of 2 handball courts (1 still remains). These dog runs have a long hose that runs water to clean off these grounds and provide drinking water for dogs who visit. (And of course, it has a large poop bag dispenser right in front in case any owner forgot to bring theirs from home!) And YES, there are events that occur during the warm weather months in this park. NOW WHERE IS AN UPDATED MAP OF THIS GORGEOUS PLACE - ???

Open space, well designed. I love the energy of the people - staff and customers. When you want…read moreto workout without be interrupted, this is the place. The people keep me motivated.

I just joined and have nothing bad to say. This is legit one of the best gyms in NYC. The machines…read moreare up to date, it's so clean, well lit, the food is great. And it's open early and late. It is a hidden gem in the city. 10/10.

Absolutely love. Coach Frazier is amazing with the kids. She is very positive and encouraging. My…read moreson attended the summer camp last year and loved it. It is a truly positive environment where kid are encouraged to do their best. They get to practice and get better at basketball as well as learn about nutrition and healthy habits.

Coach Frazier is a great coach. Our son loves going to camp and has learned so much already. The…read morecamp has also helped him build up his confidence and comes home ready to show off the new skills he's picked up.

Love this park it is my backyard pretty much. Grew up coming here to play in the playground and…read moreenjoy picnics in the grassy areas. Love taking daily walks on the promenade and around the park. It is small but pretty. If you are in the neighborhood I highly say you should check it out.

Beautiful park on the upper east side. At the ferry station with beautiful views of queens and…read moreRoosevelt island.

This park went through quite the friendly transformation. It's still crowded as ever before,…read moreinviting playground for the kids, and the revamped fitness corner on the upper level with a freshly painted track. I'm so glad this park did not take away the six handball courts as they did with the two at Travers Park. Beware: I've witness a few of the usual stingy regulars that would hijack all of the picnic tables for hours on end for their own party. They would be rude to the workers when they raise the issue on cleanliness. Moving along, there's plenty of benches and not a lot of shade during those blazing summer hours playing basketball. Overall, this park is nicely maintained and stay friendly.

my buddy who lives part time in astoria wanted me to join him at astoria heights playground so we…read morecould shoot the breeze while his two boys play around the concrete playground and the pool is sealed off during the winter time so its one less thing to be concerned about. nothing really fancy about this playground and seems a bit outdated but the little ones love it and the swings and maze like play structures seem to keep the kiddies playing non stop . some bench seating for us boring adults and the playground seems to attract a few losers who think that smoking digusting weed near children is cool but the two clowns left asap after my buddy told them nicely to leave ( my dude is 6 foot 8 and tips the scale at 350 pounds ). overall a nice no frills playground for the kiddies in astoria and i got to spend some time with a childhood buddy who i grew up with .

I used to come to this park a lot as a small child. The layout has actually not changed that much…read more This park is perfect for families with small children. They have a decent sized jungle gym area, swings and slides for kids to run around and climb on. There are also a fair amount of handball courts too if that is your thing.

Talk about proper planning, this playground space could house the entire armed forces personnel,…read moreits colossal.. I mean -- it's gotta be a full city block square, or is it cubed? The playground is well attended in comparison to Hoffman Park that I passed thrice -- going and coming back. The tumbleweed crossed easterly from see-saw, opposite Woodhaven. D E D dead. Each park activity had a thick rubber surface, it appeared absorbent enough to land my Triple Lindy. People were out, enjoying the day -- enjoying the parks offerings, no matter the level of physical prowess. So.... Go Out and Play...

This is actually a very nice park/playground that serves the community well. I came here many times…read morein my childhood. It is spacious, has a jungle gym of a decent size, several slides, a section with swings and is just an excellent place to take the children. For the older kids and adults, they have a couple of basketball courts on the side too.

I should have known by the name but I am a community college dropout so I got an excuse but thanks…read morecuz for taking me to this simple no frills bare park in Elmhurst near the airport so we can lay on a giant blanket on the grass and watch the planes go to and from the airport . It's wild how you can feel the sensation of the planes go by and the loud sound as well . Plenty of street parking all around and a good park to chill out as well if the planes above are not your main reason to come here .4.5 stars on my yelp meter.

Love coming to this park for a reminisce of a simpler time. This must be one of my favorite places…read moreto chill and distress after a long day. You can easily set up a picnic blanket, enjoy a nice simple summer evening with an ice, while watching the planes flying by for a landing at the beautifully renovated LaGuardia Airport. If you look closely enough at the sky, you would see a bunch of planes waiting for clearance to land. There's no shortage of planes landing and taking off over a magnificent sunset. Growing up in Qns with moments like this, doesn't get any nostalgic than that.