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PARK FACT:

Before it received its current name, the park was called William J. Gaynor Park and East River Park.

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Astoria Park

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19 St. bet. Astoria Park S. and Ditmars Blvd.

Queens

Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner

Acres: 59.96

Although widely known for its beautiful pool, the oldest and largest in the city, Astoria Park offers more than aquatic pleasures. Outdoor tennis courts, a track, a bandstand, multiple trails, basketball courts, and playgrounds lure visitors from the five boroughs and beyond. And the views!  Sitting on the edge of the East River and resting between the Triborough Bridge and Hell Gate Bridge, the park offers shoreline sights and sounds that make the benches along its perimeter popular spots year-round.

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Events

Birding: Hawk Watch

New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to deer and seals, wildlife...

Astoria Park Panorama

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