Astoria Park, New York City

Name: Astoria Park
Address: at Shore & Ditmars Blvd, New York City, 11106, United States
Telephone: +1 718-626-8620

#395 among attractions in New York City

Park, Relax in park, Lookout

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Facts and practical information

Astoria Park is a 59.96-acre public park in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens in New York City. The park is situated on the eastern shore of the Hell Gate, a strait of the East River, between Ditmars Boulevard to the north and Hoyt Avenue to the south. The Triborough and Hell Gate Bridges respectively pass over the park's southern and northern sections. Astoria Park contains a playground, a soccer field, a running track, a skate park, and courts for tennis, basketball, and bocce. Astoria Park also includes the Astoria Play Center, which consists of a recreation center and a pool. The park and play center are maintained by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. ()

Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°46'43"N, 73°55'23"W

Address

at Shore & Ditmars BlvdNorthwestern Queens (Astoria)New York City 11106 United States

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+1 718-626-8620

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Day trips

Astoria Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Socrates Sculpture Park, Gracie Mansion, Downing Stadium, Municipal Asphalt Plant.

1 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Socrates Sculpture Park, New York City
26 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the East River in New York City lies Socrates Sculpture Park, an outdoor museum and public park where art and nature harmoniously intertwine. This unique space in the borough of Queens offers visitors a refreshing escape from the urban bustle...
1.1 miW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Gracie Mansion, New York City
28 min walk • Archibald Gracie Mansion is the official residence of the Mayor of New York City. Built in 1799, it is located in Carl Schurz Park, at East End Avenue and 88th Street in the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan.
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Downing Stadium, New York City
30 min walk • Downing Stadium, previously known as Triborough Stadium and Randall's Island Stadium, was a 22,000-seat stadium in New York City. It was renamed Downing Stadium in 1955 after John J. Downing, a director at the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. It was demolished in 2002 and the current Icahn Stadium was built on the site.
1.1 miW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Municipal Asphalt Plant, New York City
28 min walk • The Municipal Asphalt Plant is a historic building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. Originally an asphalt plant, the structure was built between 1941 and 1944 and since 1984 has been home to Asphalt Green, a pool and fitness center.
1.1 miW
Park, Playground
Carl Schurz Park, New York City
29 min walk • Carl Schurz Park is a 14.9-acre public park in the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, named for German-born Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz in 1910, at the edge of what was then the solidly German-American community of Yorkville.
~1710 ftNW
Bridge
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, New York City
9 min walk • The Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, is a complex of bridges and elevated expressway viaducts in New York City. The bridges link the boroughs of Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx. The viaducts cross Randalls and Wards Islands, previously two islands and now joined by landfill.
1.1 miSW
Showcase for the art of Isamu Noguchi
The Noguchi Museum, New York City
29 min walk • The Noguchi Museum, chartered as The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, is a museum and sculpture garden in the Long Island City section of Queens, New York City, designed and created by the Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi.
0.5 miSE
Nightlife, Neoclassical architecture
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, New York City
14 min walk • The Bohemian Citizens' Benevolent Society is a private benevolent society founded in 1892 in Astoria, Queens to support Czech and Slovak immigrants to the area, as well as people of Czech and Slovak ancestry. The Society is commonly known as "Bohemian Hall", for the historic structure in which it is located.
1.2 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Lutheran Church, New York City
30 min walk • Trinity Lutheran Church is a historic Lutheran church at 31-18 37th Street in Astoria, Queens, New York. It was designed by John William Cresswell Corbusier and overseen by architect George W. Conable.
1.6 miSW
Bridge
Roosevelt Island Bridge, New York City
40 min walk • The Roosevelt Island Bridge is a tower drive vertical lift bridge that connects Roosevelt Island in Manhattan to Astoria in Queens, crossing the East Channel of the East River. It is the sole route to the island for vehicular and foot traffic.
1 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, Park
Blackwell Island Light, New York City
26 min walk • Blackwell Island Lighthouse, now known as Roosevelt Island Lighthouse, also was known as Welfare Island Lighthouse, is a stone lighthouse built by the government of New York City in 1872.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Astoria Park?

Nearby attractions include Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, New York City (9 min walk), First Reformed Church of Astoria, New York City (14 min walk), Astoria Center of Israel, New York City (15 min walk), Statue of Christopher Columbus, New York City (17 min walk).

How to get to Astoria Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Astoria Park:

Bus

Hoyt Avenue & 23rd Street • Lines: Q19 (7 min walk)
Astoria Blvd & 21 St • Lines: Q19 (12 min walk)

Metro

Astoria Boulevard • Lines: N, W (17 min walk)
Astoria–Ditmars Boulevard • Lines: N, W (17 min walk)