I love this park. It is dog friendly, people and of course kid friendly. Large park with tennis…read morecourts and pickle ball courts and always busy with players as early as 6:30 am. This park has 2 clean bathrooms. A lot of people go there to run, walk and hangout on break from work or just a beautiful day in the park. This park has a duck pond and benches to enjoy the view of the turtles and the duckies.

Needs a lot more care. No hot water in the bathroom. Doors in bathroom are too small and short…read moreand need to be replaced. large branches and trees left dangling for trimming. This is extremely dangerous as it can fall on a person. Multiple dogs off of leash all over the place with no enforcement, grass not trimmed. No mitigation of serious tick infestation.

This little neiborhood park looks out to the Bay and Throgs Neck bridge, nesting alongside Cross…read moreIsland Parkway.  The boundaries are Cross Island Parkway, Utopia Parkway, and the beachfront. For western bound, take exit 32 toward Bell Blvd. At the traffic light, turn right. This parcel was acquired in Septmber 1950. The plan was to develope the shoreline area. However, it didn't carry out due to the Throgs Neck Bridge construction and the fiscal crisis of the 1970s. And Parks renamed the property's present name in 1973, from Clearview Park. Bayside, originally inhabited by the Matinecock tribe, was granted to William Lawrence by King Charles I in 1644, spurring European settlement. It became part of Queens County in 1683. Most early records were lost in an 1780s fire linked to arson. During the Revolutionary War, Bayside supported the British and faced two failed Patriot raids. The arrival of the North Shore Railroad in 1866 brought rapid growth, attracting wealthy New Yorkers and actors. After the film industry moved to California in the 1920s, Bayside's economy relied on the Little Neck shellfish beds.

Great go to area to take a walk near the water and enjoy the weather. Plenty of parking MY FAV! and…read moreplenty of area for games, picnic, photos etc

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.

Beautiful park with a small sandy beach overlooking the Whitestone bridge. Well kept, clean, and…read moresuper spacious. My new place to take a walk and get my daily steps in.

Beautiful clean park to wander around solo or with friends. Love to come here to shoot photography…read moreor just listen to music and people watch.

Doesn't feel good to be here at first when i arrived because looking for a parking spot is a…read morepain. But wait, I will tell though do not be if you come. You'll be surprised till you see the water view coming from the hill. It has good views of Whitestone bridge, Manhattan skyline and La Guardia airport. Definite worth coming. Staying in for serene spots are worthwhile. Will definitely coming back on sunset or even sunrise with hubby. He will enjoy the place for any photo shoot purpose. Not far from where I live. One of my favorite summer spot starting today.

As a life long NYer, with my majority of time in Queens, I found it a bit shocking I never been to…read morethe this park until recently. Honestly, unless they live here, I don't know of any people going to College Point unless it is to the big box stores on 20th Ave. I get it, you either need to bus it or drive here since there is no train/subway access. The streets are narrow and the buses are wide making it even more intimidating to venture north in Queens, which is a shame because this area is lovely with its waterfront park. The view has "the city" off into the distance, Rikers island and LaGuardia airport with its low flying planes a bit closer and you may be able to steal a glimpse of the Whitestone bridge, but nearby Powell Cove's park may be better spot for that. The park was under construction in some parts so sections were closed off, but there are nice grassy areas. Benches line the waterfront and walkways that trace it making for a nice spot to chat with a friend providing they aren't suffering from springtime allergies that is - lots of pent up pollen in them trees! A couple of pro-tips: parking is street nearby and probably not the best smelling waterfront at low tide.

Beautiful park with historical former United States Army installation buildings and placards. They…read morehave cherry blossoms trees which bloom beautifully in season. The park is right by the water with stunning views of the Whitestone Bridge. A great place for a calming walk or picnic. The park is dog friendly and there is parking before entering the former army installation area.

Believe the reviews: the staff here are incredibly aggressive. There is a right way to talk to…read morepeople, and then there is a hostile, nasty way--which is the default style here. ​The rules make no sense, either. The signs say "shower before getting into the pool," yet I was yelled at to shower just for walking to a lounge chair with my towel. If you have to shower the moment you step onto the deck, change the signs to reflect that. ​Dealing with the public is hard, but the staff here are completely miserable and looking for a fight. Save yourself the headache and go elsewhere.

What's up, Merrick Mountain?! Former dump turned into a beautiful light hike by the water. Take in…read morethe scenery, the trails and the goat poo, while enjoying a little bit of suburban park reclamation! If you go up and down the long way, you can get a nice 3.5 miles in on this baby with some hills. Throw in a weighted vest, and you're getting yourself a solid light workout. There are already so many reviews, so just some notes: 1) Make your way around the current dump (also a Nassau County gem, seriously) and drive slowly. 2) Parking is tricky at certain times of the day and on weekends. Make sure to come before 9:30 on beautiful days, or else you'll be parking far, far away. More steps, If you really want them I guess. 3) Wear your sunscreen! Skin cancer is no joke, and it's pretty bright up top with not a lot of coverage if you walk around to the lake. 4) Beware...No lights in the bathroom and really not the best place to use the loo. There however is a shopping center close by... 5) Look out of all sorts of critters from birds to bugs.. including ticks.

Get there before noon on a warm Weekend but it was a great…read morewalk filled with beautiful nature close to home right in merrick. We even saw a goat herd part of the parks natural clean up staff,

Nice breeze, amazing views, quiet time by the water. Always enjoy this little stop over when we are…read morevisiting Long island from the Bronx. Not a destination in itself but a good side trip if you are around the area. We always find parking in the area and spotted a porta potty on our last visit. Not very crowded, only people taking walks, having snacks, some drinks or coffee. Sunrise & sunset maybe the best time to visit for the views. Love the simple beauty of this place

We went there on a Weekday afternoon. Not crowded at all. No one fishing but one crab cage was…read moredown in the water. Don't think he caught any crab when we were there. We fished a little but no bites. The cafe and the tackle shop was opened. It has a sink table for fish care. Place was clean.