Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Queens

Suki • August 7, 2017Awesome spot in the mornings before work, not too crowded. Weekends are packed.

Gajtana S. • July 28, 2013Uncrowded NYC park. Great for walking, biking, and roller blading. Live concerts at Bandshell with parking, weather permitting.

Suzanne T. • January 17, 2018An absolute gem in Queens. So many great memories here. Very safe and clean.

Eduardo D. • April 14, 2018Wedding photos, skateboarding, bicycling, getting ice cream, barbecues, skating, near soccer fields and tennis courts; great for dates and families.

Lexy M. • July 16, 2016A great day trip! Rockaway Beach is still very clean & pure compared to any beaches close by 🏖

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • December 6, 2020One of Queens biggest and most beautiful parks. With beautiful cherry blossoms during spring time this park was a lifesaver throughout quarantine time, I'd come here every week and discover a new part

Diane S. • September 21, 2010Enjoy the path and sitting area by the lake.

Julie C. • July 30, 2012Recently renovated playground with new equipment and water features.

Ken P. • September 29, 2021A nice place to visit via the Ferry and enjoy the surf and ocean air.

Vince F. • December 7, 2019Enjoy the view of LIC and the Manhattan skyline while picking out fresh greens.

Willy N. • October 9, 2015Yes its a beautiful park. And then you can stop there with your dog .but I see big dogs . Because I have this one.

NYC Parks • August 1, 2013Located on the barriers, Jade Chan's In Flight is a representation of the freedom and strength of the human spirit inspired by the liberating vision of birds in flight. See it through July 2014.

Nate F. • July 17, 2022the beach is closed this summer from 106 until past 116. if nobody's around, you can check out the rocks they have staged for the jetties and the construction equipment.

m K. • March 2, 2012Come for a walk! In the snow is best. The woods certainly come alive :)

Tan J. • August 8, 2013Just moved two blocks away from this amazing park. Great park for running, calisthenics, people watching, and just sitting and relaxing.

MJ DIEHL • March 7, 2013One of the most beautiful beaches in North East, even after Sandy. Fort Tilden part part especially cool. Far Rock great for surfers

Carolyn H. • August 25, 2013It's pretty nice after a makeover after sandy they've got a nice beach bar on the boardwalk

KR P. • June 24, 2013Love this park bec its so clean, well kept & has top of the line playground equipment. It even has sprinklers to cool off the kids in the summer months. I'm glad I just live across this great park

Mauro M. • July 9, 2016My favorite beach in NYC

NYC Parks • May 30, 2012At Juniper Valley Park's south playground, we bring a swamp to life on hot days! There are sculptures of cattails, reeds, a pond, and swimming ducks in our spray shower.

jamie m. • October 26, 2015Come for the philharmonic and Shakespeare in the park. The trek is nothing compared to dealing with crowds in Central Park.

Tracy S. • April 19, 2016Completely renovated and is so peaceful to take a nice walk -- especially before beach season and the crowds

Mike H. • June 13, 2015One of the best kept secrets of New York. The beach is amazing.

Ralph L. • January 24, 2012if you come out here bring skates our a skate board

Evan C. • June 18, 2011Urban beach fun! Can see the manhattan in one direction, and the ocean in the other. Wow!

Nate F. • August 30, 2014lively section of rockaway beach with lots of nearby concessions on the boardwalk and easy access from the subway

Queens Museum • January 3, 2012Designed by architect Phillip Johnson for the 1964-5 World’s Fair, the New York State Pavilion had a brightly colored fiberglass roof and housed concerts & exhibits showing the wonders of NY State.

Naomi • August 23, 2014Excellent crew! They will definitely take care of you. Great experience!

Kelsey✨ • July 15, 2020Chill, mostly families

Sadira H. • July 10, 2020Beautiful beach