Forget Central Park and Pack a Picnic for These 6 Semi-Secret NYC Parks
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“Semi-secret” Astoria Park and Gantry Park [
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Astoria Park, Queens
Pros: Location on the East River between the Triboro and Hell Gate bridges means picturesque vistas, lots of grass and hills, public sports facilities (including a massive, art deco public pool).
Cons: Far out from Manhattan, at the end of the N/ [Q]x trains (Astoria-Ditmars stop) and then a 20-minute walk towards the East River.
Who should go: anyone with a love of NYC history and infrastructure, families, runners/joggers, and tourists looking to sample of the awesome Greek food
Gantry Plaza State Park, Queens
Pros: Some of the best views of the Manhattan skyline to be had, cool historic Pepsi-Cola sign and gantry docks, fishing and sightseeing piers, near the water taxi, wooden chaise lounges and adirondack chairs, summer evening free film festival.
Cons: Can be hard to reach on the weekends if the 7 train is skipping Long Island City stops.
Who should go: Couples, runners, walkers, sunbathers, picnickers.
