Astoria Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Queens.

1. Astoria Park

9.5
19 19th St (btwn Ditmars Blvd & Astoria Pk S), Queens, NY
Park · Astoria · 96 tips and reviews

Katlyn T.Katlyn Tuff: Order Chinese take-out or pack up your own picnic. Great place to just relax, catch some rays, or just throw the football around. ***Perfect for cuddle session with your lovey!

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Just across the river is this beautiful oasis that is never overrun with people! Enjoy running (there also a track), biking, tennis, a play or a relaxing picnic. They also have free WiFi!

Gina K.Gina Kruzic: This park has everything. Wifi, plenty of benches, historical significance, waterfront views, a pool, playgrounds, picnic space, skatepark, tennis courts, and a track.

Gantry Plaza State Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Queens.

2. Gantry Plaza State Park

9.6
Center Blvd (btwn 46th & 48th Ave), Queens, NY
State or Provincial Park · Hunters Point · 131 tips and reviews

Erica L.Erica L: Great picnic spot without having to go into the city. Amazing waterfront view!

Noel M.Noel M: best view of manhattan. very clean. bring some lunch and have a picnic while watching the sunset over manhattan

Paige C.Paige C: Beautiful views, great places to relax and walk around! Love this spot for a picnic!

Cunningham Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Queens.

3. Cunningham Park

8.7
73rd Ave (at Francis Lewis Blvd), Fresh Meadows, NY
Park · 25 tips and reviews

Jayson L.Jayson L: One of Beats Outdoor getaways really good for a walk to get fresh air and even better for a cool Sunday picnic

Aqeel A.Aqeel Alhumaidi: Good place for family picnic and BBQ...

NYC ParksNYC Parks: Fall Foliage: Bask in the autumn sun, under the changing leaves of the native hardwood (oak-hickory) forest.

Nowadays is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Queens.

4. Nowadays

9.1
56-06 Cooper Ave (at Wyckoff Ave), Glendale, NY
Beer Garden · 38 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Nowadays is like a giant suburban backyard, complete with grass to lie in, picnic tables, and a sweet ping pong table to challenge your friends on. Read more.

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: The space boasts picnic tables and burgers, honey locust trees and grassy hills, and Ping Pong and bocce ball.

KEKE: Reminds me of Austin, TX. Come to dance at mister sunday. Get the burger (brioche bun is heaven) and an ice cream sandwich. Great outdoor space for groups. +1 to the picnic tables & checker boards.

The Overlook is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Queens.

5. The Overlook

8.3
Forest Lane, Forest Hills, NY
Park · 7 tips and reviews

Q - EatsQ - Eats: Great for picnics

Matthew C.Matthew Caldecutt: Great park for picnics. Head further into the park for trails and a bridle path if you're so inclined.

Tom M.Tom Miale: Total doggie party before 9am on weekends. Usually between 20-30 dogs playing off leash!

Juniper Valley Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Queens.

6. Juniper Valley Park

9.2
80th St (btwn Juniper Blvd N & S), Middle Village, NY
Park · 28 tips and reviews

Jacinda O.Jacinda O'Rourke: Great place to chill, or have a picnic!

Suzanne T.Suzanne Tecza: An absolute gem in Queens. So many great memories here. Very safe and clean.

NYC ParksNYC Parks: Juniper Valley Park is the most popular place in Queens on Snow Days! Head to 78th St. & Juniper Valley North for great sledding, free hot chocolate, snow angel contests, snowball fights, and more. Read more.

Anable Basin Sailing Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Queens.

7. Anable Basin Sailing Bar & Grill

9.1
4-40 44th Dr (East River & Vernon Blvd), Queens, NY
Bar · Hunters Point · 50 tips and reviews

Dana O.Dana OMalley: Waterfront, picnic tables, a couple of grills, and bottles of beers? Um, yes please! Awesome summer hang in LIC.

Valerie S.Valerie S: Such a hidden gem! Get here early to snag a picnic table for a few drinks with a fantastic view

Arash K.Arash Kanani: Cheap eats and amazing outdoor view

Flushing Meadows Corona Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Queens.

8. Flushing Meadows Corona Park

9.1
Great Lakes Ct (Dwight Eisenhower Promenade), Queens, NY
Park · Flushing Meadows-Corona Park · 88 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Home to Queens own Mets team, there is plenty to do in this park! You can enjoy a tennis match, have a picnic or explore the areas that were well documented in movies!

Randy A.Randy Alvarado: ice cream truck by the unisphere sells hot dogs and awesome slushies

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best place to remember why you love Queens contains the Mets stadium, the New York Hall of Science, the home of the US Open, the iconic Unisphere. and the Queens Museum of Art. Read more.

Francis Lewis Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Queens.

9. Francis Lewis Park

9.0
3rd Ave (at 147th St), Queens, NY
Park · Whitestone · 10 tips and reviews

Rita L.Rita L: Cool view, good for picnic on a nice day :)

NYC ParksNYC Parks: Take in serene views of the Whitestone Bridge towering over the East River to the Bronx. Read more.

Leonardo D.Leonardo Diaz: Awesome view!

Forest Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Queens.

10. Forest Park

9.2
Forest Park Dr (at Myrtle Ave), Richmond Hill, NY
Park · 42 tips and reviews

Jerome C.Jerome Carty: Great park with a lake, picnic area, track, bandshell, carousel, pond and more.

Brandon Z.Brandon Zwagerman: Best in Autumn, biking and/or hiking.

NYC ParksNYC Parks: Fall Foliage: Walk under a canopy of autumn’s rich palette of towering oaks, and an under-layer of Dogwood, Sassafras, and Cork tree, all part of the largest continuous oak forest in Queens.

Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Queens.

11. Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

8.8
29-19 24th Ave (btwn 29th & 31st St), Astoria, NY
Beer Garden · Astoria · 246 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: July 11th: Sip Czech beer and spend the day lounging at the picnic tables at the Astoria Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden. Read more.

EaterEater: At picnic tables under the trees strung with lights, enjoy pitchers of beer and grilled-in-the-open-air hamburgers, bratwursts, and portobello mushroom sandwiches. Read more.

Chuck B.Chuck Beilman: Picnic tables means it's share a table

Socrates Sculpture Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Queens.

12. Socrates Sculpture Park

8.4
3205 Vernon Blvd (at Broadway), Astoria, NY
Sculpture Garden · Astoria · 80 tips and reviews

Gajtana S.Gajtana Simonovska: Bring chairs/blanket, a picnic, and some mosquito repellant and you're good to go. You're gonna love it.

Marius W.Marius Watz: Perfect for a bike adventure or combo visit w/ Noguchi Museum next door. Revolving sculpture selection can be hit-or-miss, but the riverside view and greenery are always worth it. Dogs allowed!

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This spot is the quirky crown jewel of the Queens waterfront. Here, you can browse works by artists who labor for months to create larger-than-life pieces that invite you to interact and explore. Read more.

Long Island City Piers is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Queens.

13. Long Island City Piers

9.2
Center Blvd (at 50th Ave), Queens, NY
Pier · Hunters Point · 23 tips and reviews

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: Gorgeous views of the city skyline!

TenantKing.comTenantKing.com: Fun fact: This was the place the final scene in The Interpreter (starring Sean Penn and Nicole Kidman) was shot.

Leon B.Leon Bolivar: Perfect place to relax and enjoy the killer view.

Forest Park, 112th Street Trailhead is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Queens.

14. Forest Park, 112th Street Trailhead

7.8
Park Lane South (112th St), Woodhaven, NY
Hiking Trail · 7 tips and reviews

befabulosa S.befabulosa Sheila: Awesome park for picnics and workouts

KJKJ: The only natural park and trails in NYC to run! Real forest to run ...been training in these trails for over 20 yrs!

Jenny F.Jenny F: Beautiful! I got lost on the trails and had a great work out 👍🌳🍃🌻

Hunter's Point South Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in Queens.

15. Hunter's Point South Park

9.6
Center Blvd (at Borden Ave), Queens, NY
Park · Hunters Point · 29 tips and reviews

Courtney K.Courtney Klein: Lovey view and nice food/beverage offerings. One of the more pleasant places to wait for the ferry!

NYC ParksNYC Parks: The park includes a central green, a playground, a waterside promenade and a 13,000-square-foot pavilion that contains comfort stations, concessions, and an elevated café plaza.

Mike BloombergMike Bloomberg: Today, I was here to open the Hunter's Point South Waterfront Park: http://bit.ly/1fj727J