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 .

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 - ???

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.

Two levels of fun. Lower level is available if there are no private events. Otherwise it is a ton…read moreof enjoyment to take the kids. From the large ball pit and motion-sensor projector game down to the small toys for other sorts of play, it is a great option for all ages. The slides are so cute! Safety protocols will apply and sanitization seems to be "on the ball" for this place. I appreciate the extra care and attention that the workers put into this place for everyone's health and well being. There are snacks and other items on sale. It is all very well set up. The workers are also experienced that if the child does not want to leave, they have ways to coax them to listening to the parents. (huge plus because most of the time, children will want to stay.) Seems like private parties are at a very good cost with different options to choose from. The overall presentation with the party decor and details looked extremely fabulous. Photos are up on the wall to give you a sense of how happening the parties look! Check with the prices, since they may have changed due to the pandemic, etc. It is a great local spot for the neighborhood. Please support your local businesses!

For a place for skating, the flooring is horrendous and needs work, uneven and filthy. Its a great…read moreplace for your kids to catch something some the exposed bucket of opened straws for everyone to touch, we was there less than an hour and didnt enjoy any of it. The bathrooms were filthy, along with the one sink sitting outside the bathrooms, no soap or anything. For 17 dollars for pizza and a drink all night. Parents could care less if their kids are out there and trying to cross paths with anyone just trying to leisurely skate. the disrespect of people and staff made the place even a more horrible experience. 10/10 would not ever come back to this establishment especially with my kids. Definitely sticking with skate country in Buford. Ruined my whole experience and joy of skating 120%

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.

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...

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.

Playground suffers from poor lighting, sewage concerns in the ladies toilets and constant garbage…read more-requiring regular clean ups. In contrast, the soccer field on the 30th Avenue is in much better shape and is well maintained. NYC Parks can do a lot better with this historic playground and has been treated as an afterthought just as Robert Moses planned when he built the BQE.

Decent turf fields, though the kind that you slowly bring home with you via black and green rubber…read morebits. Surprisingly quiet given proximity to BQE. Lights work well for night play. Playground side is rather desolate.