Kissena Lake
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Kissena Lake Flushing , NY 11355 United States
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Spent most of my childhood and tteen years in this park . A true treasure. There are 2 giant snapping turtles in the lake that only a few have been lucky enough to see.. once an aligator was pulled
Head to the east side of Kissena Lake when there's snow on the ground to find a sled-friendly hill . Enter the park at Metcalf and 164th Streets. Read more
Go fish ! Bluegill sunfish and black crappie flourish in this 8.5 acre lake , along with the city ’s largest carp. Use lures, not bait, or you run the risk of catching one of the lake’s many turtles . Read more
Kissena Lake is an excellent spot to see waterfowl. Be on the lookout for ducks, herons, egrets, gallinules, and more. Read more
Come sit at the benches overlooking the lake on a rainy day with good music and feel you worries fade away
Great place at night! Just sit by the lake and watch the fireflies blink.
Look for Joey on a bike , he will let you the history of the park .
There are some cool hidden trails in the back that are shaded.
Great outdoors bagdhe! Check in aj d sni..
very nice place
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Pretty fall colors! Great for a walk! - Rita L
Great way to spend a day. Just over 3 miles if you hike the whole inner perimeter . Few muddy spots , depending on when it last rained. - willie lobo
My favorite 7-Eleven... All the workers know me, and they are super friendly... - Andrea D
Place United States » New York » Queens » Flushing