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Astoria Park

23rd Rd to Hoyt Ave S
Astoria, NY 11106
Phone: (718) 626-8621
Astoria Park
Cross Street:
19th Street and Shore Boulevard
Directions:
N at Astoria Blvd

Editorial Review for Astoria Park – by Citysearch Editors

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.)

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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 heat. And while the 330-foot-long art-deco pool is the showpiece, Astoria Park has six tennis courts, three baseball diamonds and two playgrounds to draw you in as well. An annual Queens Symphony Orchestra Independence Day concert also attracts a crowd.

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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.

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Within walking distance is the Bohemian Hall, which, despite its history as a landmark beer garden, is anything but stodgy.

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Editor's Review

Every borough has its prize park. For Queens, that might be this riverfront space with its Olympic-sized swimming pool.  See the full editorial review.

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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.

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