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 - ???

Quaint little park in the heart of Forest Hills. Lots of benches and foliage. It's long, narrow,…read moreand clean. Iconic Queens, World's Borough sign. Nice place for a pause from NYC life.

On in this park he had a....... MacDonald Park is a nice green area in Forest Hills, NY…read more A large triangular strip is is located right alongside Queens Blvd. The park has paved paths with lots of lawn and trees. Heck there were even multiple chess games going on when I walked through. The park was actually quite clean and it is amazing how relaxing even a few minutes strolling through it is.

Poignant review by Alice, as she hit on the finer points of the swings and slides and such…read more Entering Forest Park at the shared point of entry, new pavers welcome all -- joggers, families, dog walkers, horses from Lynnes and more. The entire "kiddie park" as it was once referref to as, received a full tearout from back to front. Speaking with a project manager last year, the park was lacking proper drainage and the area needed to be surfaced. As I walk by and peer inside, the fruits of another NYC Parks Dept projects labor are now being enjoyed by residents near and far.

Very toddler friendly !! love the playground, Only downfall…read moreI got like 10 mosquito bites on-site but my child and her father didn't lol. So I recommend taking bug repellent if you come in the summer time

PLAZA: Despite the freezing cold, I made a pit stop at the Park chugging on a TWISTER purchased…read morefrom the TRADE FAIR down the block. Surprisingly, the HOLIDAY TREE wasn't in its usual spot here, having moved further down on NEWTON AVENUE somewhere. RECOMMEND.

It is a nice park . It has music in the summer. It could use sprucing up a bit. It has a play…read moreground for kids and sprinklers for the summer. I like the Greek statues

I like this park ,growing up in queens as a kid ,we remember this park as liberty park. Till this…read moreday the park is a nice one.you have a big basketball ball court with multiple hoops ,to play a few full court games or half court games. Right next across from there you have a decent size hand ball court. But one of my favorite attraction is the the running track. There running track is really nice ,the turf is perfect for running, jogging or just walking. If like Iike sitting down and relaxing, you have some benches with a decent amount of shade from the trees. And last but not least liberty pool that is attached to the park .one of the best swimming pools in queens ,hands down.

A nice park to visit during the daytime as it's located in not the best part of Astoria but the…read moreviews are cool and plenty of benches along the stretch of the park is what I and many others are doing on a Saturday morning . Plenty of space to roam with a large area that holds concerts sponsored by the NYC parks dept , large baseball and football field, playground area for kiddies , sections to have picnics and barbecues, etc. well maintained by the parks dept and police roam along frequently which I assume is routine. Overall a decent park for the locals in the area .

A lot of good views here. It isn't really anything that interesting actually about the actual park…read more Queens Bridge Park is an open space. Obviously it's next to the Queensboro Bridge of course. Their sometimes will be concerts and there's some athletic fields. Convenient to get to from the Queens end of the bridge. It basically is the area north of it. This is along the East River. Across it you can see Manhattan. Between this is Roosevelt Island. This view is the best part. It gets kind of noisy because of the traffic from the bridge. This isn't exactly such a good place for hanging out and chilling. It only takes a few minutes getting to once you get off the bridge. Other than concerts there's not much to see in the park itself. There's athletic fields and a playground.

a great little public green space somewhat oddly located on the busy Woodhaven Boulevard. I've…read morealways been fascinated by how this city's neighborhoods, streets, and transit developed; this park is an excellent reminder of days gone by. it's a simple park (just grass, trees, and a few benches), but named after a complex and interesting man. a New York City local boy who was, at various points in his life, a media mogul, a magician, a World War One artillery sergeant, a politician, and an important member of Queens' American Legion community. when I walked by last week, saw a few people sitting there, drinking coffee, reading the paper, just relaxing. it seems well maintained, though that could also be due to its location. a nice break from - and yet right in the middle of - the hustle and bustle of city life. posts with horse-heads on top, clutching rings in their mouths, appear all around the perimeter of this Triangle. Trotting Course Lane, as it turns out, dates back to the days of horse and carriage; it was eventually straightened and made into Woodhaven Boulevard for those magnificent men in their driving machines, but a remnant of the original Lane itself is still there as a residential street intersecting Woodhaven. sidenote: I spent a good ten minutes hunting down the information necessary for this review, methodically going through Google Maps, Forgotten NY, the NYC Parks Department, and FourSquare. technology is wonderful, ainnit?

The ability to uncover any new historical information regarding Nat Schneider Park is all for not…read moreas Mike B touched on all the key points. This park served us, the wild but respectful teenagers of the area quite well for many years. My friend lived in the corner house off the Woodhaven side and many a hot summer night we would spill out onto the Triangle for a reprieve from the indoors. As I drive by now and peer over for a quick glance its great to see the upkeep continuing and improvments being made for the next group to enjoy. Although not a park for young children nor dogs as there is too many cars in constant motion on two sides, it sure is a nice late evening and/or early morning destination before the traffic brings the noise pollution.

A nice family friendly park in Astoria on STEINWAY that's built for kids and toddlers . Took my 5…read moreyear old godson here with friends and family and the spacious safe area is perfect for the little ones to have fun while us older bums walk it all on one of the many benches to sit. Plenty of playground slides , mazes , crawl about for the littles ones and everything is spaced together so you can keep watch while the kiddies play . Not bad if you live in the area and want to relax inside the playground while reading a book or playing with your phone . overall a nice playground for the whole family to visit especially on nice weather days .

Great modern renovation done to the park. Good separation between toddler and big kid swings. Fun…read morewater spray feature. Thematic design tied to the history of the local piano factory. Nice landscaping.