Forest Park - Wallenberg Square

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at Forest Park (Metropolitan Ave & Park Lane South) Kew Gardens , NY 11415 United States

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Jason Selss

This square honors Raoul Gustav Wallenberg (1912-1947), the heroic rescuer of numerous Hungarian Jews from the Nazi policies of persecution and extermination during World War II (1939-1945). Read more

Gajtana Simonovska

Beautiful park in NYC. Hidden gem . Hike , bike and tennis . Even a horse riding school.

Tracy Solorzano

Love walking and exploring the trails . So peaceful ....

L B

Just sitting

Q - Eats

Looking good

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7.9
Plaza
Myrtle Ave & Park Lane South

Scenic area! - Kimmie Ohh

7.6
Plaza
Station Square

The historic center of Forest Hills, the station and the square have managed to outlast much of what gave the intersection on the other side of the bridge its charm. - Matthew Caldecutt

8.2
Plaza
Flagpole Green - Forest Hills Gardens

Beautiful park in the middle of all the Tudor homes. No loitering, though; sat for a break and was told by a rent-a-cop to keep moving “this is a private park, not a city park.” - Nate S

9.2
Park
Forest Park

Enjoy the nature & greenery. When you’re in the middle of the park, you’ll forget you’re in NYC. - Kimmie Ohh

8.4
Scenic Lookout
The Overlook

Great park for picnics. Head further into the park for trails and a bridle path if you're so inclined. - Matthew Caldecutt

5.8
Grocery Store
Associated Supermarket

This supermarket has an amazing beer aisle. Lots of hard-to-find brews here. It's also a much better supermarket than the C-Town on Lefferts. - Meredith M