Forest Park (Queens)
| Forest Park | |
|---|---|
George Seuffert Sr. Bandshell | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 40°42′15″N 73°50′45″W / 40.70415°N 73.8458°W |
| Area | 543 acres (2.20 km2) |
| Created | 1895 |
| Owned by | New York City Department of Parks and Recreation |
| Status | Open all year |
| Website | https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/Q015 |
Forest Park is a park in the New York City borough of Queens. Spanning 543 acres (220 ha), it is the tenth-largest park in New York City and the third-largest in Queens. Acquired between 1895 and 1898, it was originally referred to as Brooklyn Forest Park, since the original owner was the then-independent city of Brooklyn.
The park contains a 165-acre (67 ha) forest. It sits on hills left behind by the Wisconsin glacier and is a haven for native plants and wildlife in the midst of the city's sprawl. In addition to the park's large full-time bird population, migratory birds pass through in the spring and fall.
Several trails are available for area residents and urban day hikers. Other facilities include playgrounds, a carousel, a running track, two dog runs, a pond, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields, a skate park, and a golf course. The park is operated and maintained by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.