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(718) 626-8621
23rd Rd to Hoyt Ave S
(19th Street and Shore Boulevard)
Astoria,
NY
11106
40.7782
-73.9243
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Overview – Of the five boroughs, Queens has the greatest square acreage of parkland and, located between the Triboro and Hell Gate bridges, this Astoria green space makes up a good 60 acres of it. Adding to the verdant luster is the city's largest pool, which was also the site of the 1936 and 1964 Olympic swimming trials. (Bocce courts further testify to its history and the neighborhood's cultural roots.) – – Features – Whether or not you attend during the hours reserved for swimming laps, Astoria Park's free-to-the-public pool is one of the cooler ways to beat the…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- A running track is located near the tennis house, so you can run a few laps to warm up before you demolish your opponent with 100 mph serves.
- The Extras:
- Within walking distance is the Bohemian Hall, which, despite its history as a landmark beer garden, is anything but stodgy.
