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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.

Forest Park

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

Queens

Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner

Acres: 543.53

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Forest Park

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Community Board: 5,6,9,5
Council District: 30
Council Member: Elizabeth Crowley
Park ID: Q015