This park has been a favorite of my kids since they were toddlers. It's completely fenced in and…read morethats great because the Conduit runs along side it and the traffic is pretty heavy. A bit noisy and since its neighboring JFK airport there's the added airplane noises. Kids don't seem to mind or care for that matter. During hot months it's a heat buster heaven with the giant frog sprinklers blasting. Most areas are shaded by trees and wind is always blowing here. Lots of benches around and some tables with chairs. Basketball court and handball courts are at one end. Major downside here however is that there's no bathroom. The location serves as more like a backyard playground to many of the homes that are across the street . Still not a good excuse to not have a bathroom. There's no direct parking spots right outside the park either. Its the kind of location that you would probably drive by and then wonder how to get into the park but by that time you've already passed it. So the tip is to drive down Lefferts Blvd a block or 2 and find parking on one of the side streets to the left or right . Then walk back to the park. (Be careful crossing- it's the Conduit after all,but there is a crosswalk) If you're ever flight delayed this is a good park to come with little ones to kill time and burn off some energy. Its a quick walk over from the Long Term Parking area at JFK. You'll see lots of airline workers who live close by walking to work.

Such a Beautiful place ,A nice little decent park on lefferts blvd .that's has a nice sitting area…read moreto sit down and maybe to read or watch the kids play on the slides or monkey bars in they play ground area . The park has a nice shaded area and a decent amount of threes that makes for some real nice scenery. This park is good for after school, or just chilling out on the benches enjoying some music. I go through this park on a regular basis it is about less than a block away from the jfk airport .and the jfk airtrain is right there also .and if you are interested in long term parking it is also there. I will definitely go back there in the future

We literally just stumbled upon this as we did not expect this amusement "village" to be open. It's…read moresmall, but good for an hour's fun for little ones. Their website says they're open Friday to Sunday, and there's no update on their Facebook page, but they are open! The carousel is the main draw obviously. When we went (early May 2021) there were a few other rides open, but not all. There was no line at all for any of the rides, and the staff were mostly nice. We were told to keep our masks on at all times, and there was hand sanitizer everywhere.

While I wouldn't consider the Carousel at Forest Park to be a hidden gem, it most definitely is an…read moreNYC landmark that doesn't get enough recognition. It has been deemed a historic national site, as the initial carousel was built in 1903, only to be rebuilt in 1966 after a fire. It now sits in Woodhaven, Queens, restored to its former glory and awaiting children from all the borough and beyond. One wouldn't think the NY Carousel would be an underrated family activity given its history, but too many folks are unaware that it exists even now. The city has taken great steps to ensure its longevity and anyone looking for kid friendly activity or a little nostalgia has come to the right place. While it is a short ride in the natural beauty of the park, the surrounding space makes it an ideal getaway for families who want to book the space for gatherings of whatever kind. The Carousel itself is the main attraction of course, though there are other rides for kids that range from a train ride to a recently added mini ferris wheel dubbed the "Woodhaven Wheel." Ticket costs for the rides vary, but the last time I checked it was $35 for a 10-pack (i.e. $3.50 a ticket). While there are some small carnival games and story telling sessions, this is not a substitute for any major carnival / amusement park on a bigger scale in any way. Think of this as a place to kill a couple of hours with the young ones. I'd recommend bringing food in and avoiding their options (think hot dogs, small packs of chips, etc.) if at all possible. They've closed this section of the park for the rest of 2020, but I sense that in 2021 that they'll take great measures to ensure everything is safe for youngins / carefree adults to partake.

Since the new renovation, my son and I have really enjoyed coming to this park for outdoor time. I…read morelove the new sprinkler area. I absolutely love the new equipment and the overall layout of the park and it's new safety features. The only thing I can't seem to locate is a water fountain. I take great joy in watching my toddler run around and use everything. It didn't use to and I fully believe it's because the old park was not really all that fun looking to him. But this new equipment has bright colors, fun little extras like a whistle and a telescope and it's very inviting and enticing to come play with. Every parent/grandparent I've come in contact with since the new renovation has wholeheartedly agreed with my statements. I'm looking forward to continuing to come here with my son and my husband. It's one of the few nice spaces around here and I hope my fellow patrons keep it looking that way for a long time to come.

Its no secret I am a lover of parks and I try in my own little way to protect its space, which…read moreusually comes in the form of picking up strewn trash. I derive great pleasure watching people enjoying the parks -- whether playing chess, tossing a frisbee or just socializing -- this and more was rampant on a beautiful summer day in mid September. I sat enjoying my lunch and took in the park which was sectioned into 1/6 rectangles. What was unique was the section of green grass & trees whom species I could not determine, a London Spruce perhaps. City parks lack nature for the most part, this made me smile a happy face. Four handball courts, one full court basketball court, high schoolers cackling and roughhousing, oldies at the chess tables and working bathrooms. Great park to spend a little time, even though built below a very busy subway stop which takes a bit of the tranquillity away.

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.

This park is awesome. Huge and many different trails to explore. To my knowledge there is a Blue,…read moreorange and green trails and they are marked by their colors. If you know your way around you can find many different paths and areas. There is also an old train line that is not in use any more. In the fall the sights are divine!

This review is specifically for the tennis courts. The 8 courts that are available are clear and…read moresmooth with few cracks. I played here and they were good. The other 8 courts are blocked off and inaccessible due to having grass gown over the hard courts. That was disappointing as I was hoping for less crowd. I will contact the parks department about when these courts will be play-ready.

Maurice A. Fitzgerald Playground is a good playground where I've ventured here as a toddler to…read morepreteen in my youth years. This NYC outdoor playground is equipped with basketball courts, children swings, handball courts; spray showers; and non working water foundations yet with working facilities. There were an abundant of adult swings in the 1980s, but unfortunately these have been eradicated for the an increase of basketball and hand ball courts in the 1990s. Benches are available, but not a gargantuan quantity. After school hours is this park's peak time usage. N.B. Parents be vigilant as this park resides on Atlantic Avenue (the sister version of Queens Boulevard-- "Boulevard of Death"). I would not recommend dogs to take their walk at Maurice A. Fitzgerald Playground for the nonexistent natural grass and no trees. It's a playground, not a park.

Set at the South East corner of Forest Park is a simple squared park that is mainly for taking a…read moreseat, reading the paper, checking your emails, having a midday snack or taking in a moment to one's self. There are no slides, no monkey bars, no ball playing of any type as the perimeters in either direction are quite minimal. A dedication stone is set just off to the side, but comfortably enshrined in a field stone planting space. Birds perch and sing their sweet music all year round, above all others, this is the park I feel closer to nature although at a very busy intersection.

Beautiful park! Plenty of hiking and biking trails, beautiful flower beds. Bathrooms close early…read more Dog park. Peaceful and clean.

Such a fun playground. We went here for birthday cake & pizza after going to Cinemart for a movie…read morebirthday. Love that there are many trees & real grass in the playground.

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.

The skate park was all right, but the only thing is there's very limited things in every time I've…read morewon. There's been little kids like all over the ramps and they just getting in your way. They slide on the Rams and stuff and it's really annoying this getting your way, and then like the Mom's yelling at you and also there's like four ramps i'm reading this like two actually three.

I haven't been to this park in years and a few days ago it became clear to me why I should've been…read moreback sooner. The beautiful nature trails, the local variety of plant life is amazing and a wonderful experience to take in. Key Details: 1. The park is bigger than it appears on Google maps lol 2. You will need more than 2hrs to explore everything 3. They have horses (the trails will show evidence of that lol) Also saw a group dealing with the Queens way, hopefully the old train tracks are reused into something beneficial for everybody real soon.