This is a wonderful trail path, historic, and well-maintained trail for walking, running, and…read morecycling, which is a "hidden gem" offering a serene environment with ample tree cover creating a relaxing environment. Users will find it clean and a good spot for exercise. Vanderbilt Motor Parkway has been revamped and recently unveiled for cyclists and pedestrians to enjoy more green space in eastern Queens. However, I see some drawbacks, including poor lighting in some areas which raises safety concerns for evening use. While many users praise the path, some have expressed concerns about the behavior of other users, specifically cyclists who don't slow down for pedestrians.  The trail corridor is wide and welcoming. Unpaved paths veer into some of the wooded areas along the route. The trail is anchored by two parks: Alley Pond Park to the east and Cunningham Park to the west. The trail is about 3 miles from one end to the other which makes it a 6 mile trek out and back. I always enjoy walking this trail path.

Just this incredible place that is hidden behind homes. There are a few entrances like just on…read moreSpringfield Blvd and near Kingsbury Ave. The trail extends hidden away starting from Winchester Parkway until the Clearview Expressway. From there you can continue on to more areas. It's safe and clean, however there are no rest area along this stretch. You will see families, bikers, runners, walkers and just people relaxing along the trail. You feel like you are in the middle of some forest until you notice peoples backyards. It's so cool this trail exists.

Not much to say in terms of a review that defines this tiny triangular shaped sitting park. A…read morebrief relief from the days stresses, I sat down to take a quick rest before continuing my walk Eastbound toward the city. Cars whisked by, one rushing more than the other and communicating their displeasure amongst each other with their horns. It's difficult for me to be at ease under such conditions, but it sure beats sitting inside all day.

Federoff Triangle is a small patch of cement, trees, and benches nestled between three roads. It's…read morenot a place I would ever plan to visit, but it might be a nice place to rest for a few minutes. It was crowded on a Saturday afternoon.

Arrived late for an 8AM wave time (arrived around 8:30AM, and no worries - they just quickly signed…read moreus up for the 9AM wave!). I don't really like how they nickel and dime you with $5 day-of registration (especially if this center is very far off and inconvenient to pick up the day before). Definitely add extra time traveling here, if you don't travel by car, because it's in a pretty remote area. Overall, the race was exactly as I expected. It wasn't particularly challenging or crazy amounts of fun. There were 12 obstacles dispersed throughout the 5k, and many people walked (so don't worry to those who don't like running). Some of the obstacles were very lame, some of them were interesting. I definitely wouldn't do this again, but I don't entirely regret it. Don't buy this regularly; buy it on Groupon/LivingSocial!

Not a good race…read more That being said, it's not the fault of the Wipeout Run organization, but the rules of NYC. I've done a number of races at Brooklyn Aviator. They were all pretty terrible. One example is Rugged Maniac. Due to NYC regulations, RM doesn't set up the barbed wire, fire obstacles or have any legit mud pits. If you run a RM anywhere else, you will have a PHENOMENAL race. At Brooklyn Aviator? Skip it. I ran the ROC race (former name of Wipeout run) last year. Last year, we had all the obstacles. This year, under Wipeout, 3 obstacles were missing from the course: Monkey Business, Bubble Bash Swing, and Dope on a Rope. The terrain at Brooklyn Aviator is awful. They place all obstacles on an old airplane tarmac. It's 100% flat asphalt. And due to them missing three obstacles, there were only 9 scattered throughout 3.1 miles of asphalt. The majority of the time you're just running/jogging/walking through dead zones on cement. For anyone curious, it's not a challenging obstacle race. It's more for fun and wearing ridiculous outfits. No "obstacle" at the Aviator race is made to challenge your body in any way. Majority are just water slides, and glorified bouncy houses. I would be curious to see what a legit Wipeout Run looks like, but this really isn't a race I'd travel out of state to complete.

Linden Park is such a wonderful place. The track area is HUGE and very well maintained. You won't…read moretrip over any cracks, buckles or bubbles in the asphalt while you run or power walk. The park's grounds keepers keep the entire park area spotless. There's a fitness section with actual gym equipment for public use and of course there's a play area for the kiddies-with all of the standards like a sliding board, swings etc. Linden Park has a tennis court, bleachers and benches where you can sit and catch your breath, stretch or people watch. An added bonus is the Soca fitness class. It's a free workout given by a wonderful gentleman named Paul. He sets up his speaker, plays old school Soca tunes and holds classes every Mon-Sat. He begins at promptly 9am and each class is an hour long. It's all free of charge but donations are accepted and appreciated. Mr. Paul is only there when the weather is nice so be sure to come out before the chilly weather sets in. Linden Park is tops in my book.

This park is an "all in one" treasure! You have various options in staying active. There's a track…read moreand field, football/ soccer field, basketball and tennis court, kids park, chess tables and benches, exercise station with built in equipments, and plenty of space to bring your own equipment or group and get it on! ( as people do often). Seeing people socializing and exercising motivated to keep returning. The people here are also friendly, so you might end up making a friend or two! The music from the various outdoor exercise groups will have you jamming as well. Forgot to bring your water?, Not a problem!, There is a gentleman who sells a variety of cold beverages. If you want a spot that will motivate you to keep in track and stay in shape, to bring your kids, or just plain ol' relax on the bleechers... This is the spot.

Ok, I must admit to trying out Suicide Hill with some friends years back after a snowfall. I'm old…read moreenough to know better but young enough to still make stupidly bad decisions. Some cardboard or plastic is all you need to go flying down this steep hill and into a chain link fence. A few bumps and bruises later and I was done. Good thing we all had a few drinks in us at the time! Felt no pain! Until the next day, ouch!

Suicide Hill 04/10/22…read more Suicide Hill is any hill the someone goes down (sledding, skating, etc.) that could possibly end in disaster, such as getting run over by a car in the street. New York City has several "Suicide Hills" in several boroughs. At Manhattan Fort Tryon Park, there's a "suicide hill" where someone sledded into the street and died. At Manhattan's Riverside Drive and 91st Street, there's another "suicide hill." That's this location. At Manhattan's Central Park on West Park Drive between 104th Street and 110th Street, there's a "suicide hill" where bicyclists became tired, and gangs of kids would swarm out of bushes and steal the bikes. I'm familiar with climbing this hill too. As I said I'm familiar with this location on Riverside Drive. I go for the hike and views. I would never go sledding down the hill. I already had one sledding experience with my cousin. It was when I was little holding on his back with my arms around his waist when he headed down the hill. We hit the fence and he lost his front tooth. I'm sure he got a beating from his father too. Oh memories......sled at your own risk.

The Empire State Trail starts at the very southern tip of Manhattan. You can start the journey from…read moreBattery park and walk along a scenic route via the Hudson River. I ended up going here on my way to the Robert F. Wagner Jr. park. While I was walking this path, I did see a lot of landmarks too! This path does follow the Hudson River Greenway, which is one of the busiest paths and is a very enjoyable bike path! This segment is fully paved which is great! It allows to see views of Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and the waterfront! This path does continue north through the Hudson River Park and Riverside Park, connecting into the broader Empire State Trail. This Trail does span the entire state, even though it starts in the Financial District. It branches out into three different segments. Hudson River Valley Greenway: NYC to Albany. This provides scenic waterfront trails and rail trail conversions. Erie Canalway Trail: This path goes from Albany westward to Buffalo. There a variety of historic towpaths and the canal. Champlain Valley Trail: This path continues north from Albany towards Canada with stretch of on road route near Lake Champlain. If you enjoy walking and biking, you should explore the empire state trail while you're in the Financial District. It was so beautiful, serene and scenic!

I rode my bike on the trail from GWB to WTC a few times and loved it. The trail actually connects a…read morefew different trails and goes all the way to the states border. If your planning on doing that, I hope you do much more to prepare than read this review. The Hudson River side of NYC is beautiful. Nearly the entire shoreline is a park with plenty of picnic areas, sports fields/courts and trails for riding or walking. In a few areas the walkway is closer to the water and signs say bikes aren't permitted. There's marinas, restaurants, a helicopter port, the intrepid museum and much more. Check out whichever pier you are looking to go to for more specifics. I thought that it may be a good idea to drive around the entire island. On the east river side, you can take NY Greenway to go back north, but there are a few detours for construction and you have to go out of the way for some ferry's, Rockefeller University and the United Nations. Also you will have to go back west through the city so I think if your taking this trail for scenery, It may be best to make a U-turn and double back.

Good girls good safe area we play here for the first time in all the seasons . The field drains…read moregood and no dirt to mess with .

Any avid NYC Parks goer can easily see the improvements made, specifically in the Queens area, to…read morethe parks and playgrounds over the course if the past ten years. Each nearby park I have strolled, jogged or bike ridden through has had somewhat if a facelift. From miniscule improvements like new brickwork and the planting of flower beds to a beautiful new running track, such as Victory Field received. Surrounding the hybred rubber clay surface of the well defined white lined lanes there are areas for additional physical exercise needs. You can do situp's, pullup's pushups, crunches without having to lay in the dirt. The baseball field was redone within the same time frame and as I pass by on a lazy Sunday afternoon, I enjoy looking at the excitement of the young ball players on the field With an elevated mound the pitcher looks in deep at the catchers signs and quisically shakes him off. It must feel like Yankee Stadium to the teams that play on the artificial turf, although Yankee Stadium is natural grass. Handball courts are always brimming with energy and competition. When I was coming up, all the best players played here and I still enjoy taking a quick seat on one of the clean and structurally sound park benches under the mighty Silver Oaks with my dog to watch a game.

Love this park. The playground is nice. We love the track and watching the sports on the field. And…read moreWE LOVE the pool. Nice staff, clean pool, and great for toddlers with a shallow section.

Beautiful city park, clean bathroom also great field for football, track , handball and a pool.read more