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PARK FACT:

The Rockaway, Lenape, and Delaware Native Americans inhabited the land that is now Forest Park before the arrival of the Dutch in 1635.

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Forest Park

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Myrtle Ave., Union Turnpike, Park Lane South bet. Brooklyn-Queens County Line and Park Lane

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Acres: 543.53

Nature Centers

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NameLocationPhone
Forest Park Visitor CenterWoodhaven Boulevard & Forest Park Drive(718) 846-2731
HoursDirectionsAccessible
Open every day from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed Wednesdays.

Public transportation: Take the G, R, V or J trains to Woodhaven Boulevard Transfer to the Q11 bus (Green Bus Line) or the Q53 (Triboro Coach Corp) along Woodhaven Boulevard If coming from the G, R or V, take the bus south about 20 minutes. If coming from the J, take the bus north about 5 minutes. There is a bus stop near the Visitor Center at Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive.

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