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Family Camping

Alley Pond Park, Queens


Rangers and kids pitch tents

Friday and Saturday nights in July and August, families can join the Urban Park Rangers for a free camping experience at beautiful Alley Pond Park in Queens. We start with a cookout, then a variety of evening activities, such as stargazing and night hikes. You’ll sleep under the stars, awake to the birds, and have special access to the New Alley Pond Park Adventure Course on Saturday. Everything is included.

This program is free, but reservations are a must. Please refer to the list below for camping and reservation dates. For reservations or additional information about the program, please call (718) 217-6034.

Program Date Reservation Date
To camp on July 4 & 5 Call on Monday, June 30
To camp on July 11 & 12
Call on Monday, July 7
To camp on July 18 & 19
Call on Monday, July 14
To camp on July 25 & 26
Call on Monday, July 21
To camp on August 1 & 2
Call on Monday, July 28
To camp on August 8 & 9
Call on Monday, August 4
To camp on August 15 & 16 Call on Monday, August 11