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Astoria Park, Queens

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Astoria Park is a 59.96-acre (24.26 ha) 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 Robert F. Kennedy (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 (NYC Parks).

While Astoria Park was planned in 1905, the land was not acquired until October 1913. Astoria Park was formally named after the surrounding neighborhood in December 1913 and recreational facilities gradually opened within the park over the two following decades. The pool and bathhouse were designed by John Hatton during a Works Progress Administration project in 1935–1936 and was used for the United States Olympic Trials for swimming during 1936, 1952, and 1964. The park was extensively renovated in the 1980s and the late 2010s. The Astoria Play Center was designated a city landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 2007.

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  • Great park with lots of room to roam, play with your pup, go for a walk/run/bike ride/roller skate, etc. They're currently renovating the pool, which should be nice when it reopens. There's a big... 
    Great park with lots of room to roam, play with your pup, go for a walk/run/bike ride/roller skate, etc. They're currently renovating the pool, which should be nice when it reopens. There's a big...  more »
  • One of my favorite places in Astoria! It’s a nice place for all people to walk, bike, or just layout a blanket and relax. In the summer they have a pool. 
    One of my favorite places in Astoria! It’s a nice place for all people to walk, bike, or just layout a blanket and relax. In the summer they have a pool.  more »
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  • Really beautiful park right along the East River! Easy to park late afternoon and later that evening on a Saturday. So many people playing in the park, walking dogs and running by the water. Quick walk to some great restaurants and a nice spots to grab a drink. Definitely recommend for a long walk and to watch the sunset!
  • Such a beautiful park. 2 bridges to look at. Picnic spaces and paths to walk on. Very diverse group of people come here to this park. There’s also biking areas and a huge pool. Will definitely come back! Recommend to every New Yorker.

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