Most Beautiful Parks in Queens

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The largest borough of New York City in area & the second-largest in population of the five New York City boroughs, Queens is one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the United States and the most linguistically diverse place on Earth.

Queens is the greenest suburb & that the gardens in Queens are a cultural hub. With plenty of options to run, sail, hit a wicket, bike, swim, and more there are hundreds of green spaces to choose from in the borough.

New York flaunts 1,700 parks within five boroughs and all of which offer amazing things to do outside.

If you are looking for options to spend a weekend with the kids at a park, have a look at the compiled list of our favorites, featuring picturesque views of New York and prime picnic spots.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Ever thought of a park to offer several museums, a theater, a zoo, the Mets, the US Open, fields for soccer, cricket, baseball & softball, multiple playgrounds, boating on a lake or the Sound via its marina, artwork & an ancient pillar from the Worlds Fair, & room to roam under the gleam of the Unisphere all in one place? This park has it all.

Having more than 500 acres of options for visitors, forest park is a mix of natural treasures and man-made prizes.

This beautifully landscaped park is ideal for morning jog, walk with the pet, lake side activities, picnic area, track, bandshell, carousel, pond also real horses carry riders on pathways that lead through the largest oak woodland in Queens.

Originally known as the Southern Queens Park, this is a 54 acre park in the St. Albans. It is much loved for its basketball, tennis, and handball courts, plus its recreation center and pool.

The major attraction here is Irie Jamboree, the annual reggae festival on Labor Day Weekend with top performers coming from Jamaica.

You might be amazed to know that its pool has been used in the 1936 and 1964 Olympics apart from which the 60-acre park, boasts tennis courts, a track, walking trails, basketball courts and multiple playgrounds.

One of the largest parks in queens, Cunningham is all about culture, sports, nature and fun.

With endless opportunities of activities including the barbecue, basketball, bicycle, fitness equipments, soccer; cricket; football & baseball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, spray showers and a much more Cunningham can't be missed when in NYC.

This 235-acre park located in the neighborhood of Flushing in Queens, is an ideal location to both relax and participate in fun outdoor activities.

The beautiful Kissena Lake, flanked by weeping willows and shady trees, creates an idyllic setting to enjoy a sunny day.

National Park, Jamaica Bay

With amazingly attractive views like bird-watching at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, the long wonderful sand and sun of the Breezy Point beaches also the history at Fort Tilden, this is such a big park surely capable to astonish you at every visit.

Gantry Plaza State Park

Gantry Plaza State Park is a 12-acre riverside oasis that boasts spectacular views of the midtown Manhattan skyline, including the Empire State Building and the United Nations.

Enjoy a relaxing stroll along the park's four piers or through the park's manicured gardens and unique mist fountain.

Amazing highlight of this park is the saltwater and freshwater kettle ponds. It is the second-largest public park in Queens, occupying 655.3 acres and has facilities like ropes course, a large climbing wall, and fields for baseball and football.

One of the most visited parks in Queens, Juniper Valley Park is a pet friendly park with many facilities including tennis, handball and basketball courts.

Most beautiful of all times here is the spring when flowering apple and cherry trees dot the park’s borders.

All the nature enthusiasts out there!! Go get a chance to be amidst all these beautiful parks in Queens!!