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21-01 Shore Boulevard (21st Avenue) Astoria , NY 11105 United States
Less well known than the park to the south, Astoria Park , Ralph Demarco Park shares its neighbor's view of the Hellgate Bridge along a scenic , tree-lined path . Read more
Prefer to come on days without wind from the West. The waste dewatering plant gives a certain fragrance, so be prepared to move elsewhere.
A scenic small park at the edge of Astoria. I want to come back in Autumn.
Small peaceful strip along a quiet road
The arrangement of the narrow park , with paths , sitting areas, and weeping willows, provides a beautiful walk along the shore of the East River .
Very beautiful and peaceful for Sunday morning walks
As kids growing up in the 80's and 90's, we dubbed the unofficial name "Purple Park ", because a) all the handrails were painted purple and b) There was no sign of a Park name back then. The city has s
Nice scenic waterfront park overlooking Bronx and Manhattan.
Beautiful view and sitting areas.
a really gorgeous view of the city .
Rainey -> Socrates -> Goodwill -> Astoria -> Demarco makes for a nice 2 mile run along the East River .
This place was absolutely stunning. I stayed and watched the sunset and it was equally as beautiful at night. - Marina
Massive park that goes right up to the river. Has a big pool as well as a skate park. Good spot for a picnic. - Ryan Gallagher
Great water views & views of Randall’s Island. Great for a walk or a bike ride! - Kimmie Ohh
It's summer! That means the sprinklers have sprung! Make sure you have extra clothes and towels for the kiddies! - Kristin Craig