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Springfield Blvd & 76th Ave Queens , NY 11364 United States
Fall Foliage: Wind through one of the many trails in this 635-acre park , home to more than 30,000 native trees and shrubs, like native oaks and maples .
For a great year-round view , visit Oakland Lake , a 15,000-year-old spring-fed glacial kettle pond located in Alley Pond Park. Read more
Gigantic park with lots of great trails , fields and playgrounds . You could come numerous times and have different experiences every time!
Alley Pond Park sets the stage for the traveling marionette show, CityParks PuppetMobile! Also available are free tennis and golf lessons for youth provided by City Parks Foundation! Click here to Read more
Take the Alley Pond Adventure, a high- and low-ropes adventure course, free and open to the public on Sundays during the spring, summer, and fall. Read more
It was relaxing great weather for today
Follow the Tulip Tree Trail past one of NYC’s tallest such specimens, but don't forget to peep at the pretty sassafras trees .
Come for a walk! In the snow is best. The woods certainly come alive :)
Great place for a morning stroll:-)
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Good sledding spots
Go to Alley Pond Park and try to find the tallest tree in NYC.
Its was fun and nice place. I.would go back again. - Krysteen Lalji
Alley Pond Adventure Course : Join us every Sunday from May 2 to November 21 at the largest ropes course in the tri-state area. Our programs foster trust, problem-solving and team-building while pr - Freda Jackman
One of Beats Outdoor getaways really good for a walk to get fresh air and even better for a cool Sunday picnic - Jayson L
Do the tour!! Appreciate the history. Beautiful walls for photography. Tunnels and canons. - Lisa NYCnonprofit