{"id":14813,"date":"2021-10-13T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=14813"},"modified":"2021-10-13T15:01:34","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T19:01:34","slug":"best-queens-parks-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/best-queens-parks-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Must-See Parks in Queens, NY"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

There\u2019s nothing like living in New York City<\/a>, but it gets so exhausting sometimes.\u00a0The complex network of streets teeming with interesting things, constant contact with people, wailing sirens at all hours of the day (and night), and the visceral, kinetic energy make up this city that is very much alive<\/em>. There\u2019s something both invigorating and depleting about it all.\u00a0But as any lifelong Queens<\/a> resident will tell you, it\u2019s a blessing to know your neighborhood operates with that energy dialed down a notch or two. And when you really need to unwind, there\u2019s no better place than one of the wonderful parks in Queens.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So if you need to put the city on mute for a moment, stop by one of these 5 must-see Queens parks to feel like new again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Flushing Meadow Park<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You might know Flushing Meadow Park from the spaceship crash near the end of Men In Black. The saucer and giant globe from the movie, and other relics of the 1964 World\u2019s Fair are still standing. They\u2019re right in the center of the park today and make a nice navigational landmark for visitors.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Flushing Meadow is the largest park in Queens at just under 900 acres. It\u2019s an amazing place for an escape from city life in a convenient location. Spend a day of relaxing alongside beautiful scenery throughout the tree-lined walking paths and lawns.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You can take in some culture while you\u2019re there courtesy of the Queens Night Market<\/a> (serving up food from all over the world) and the Hall of Science (a fun, interactive exhibition hall).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When you\u2019re done, head over to Flushing\u2019s<\/a> Chinatown to spot swanky apartments in Queens like Shangri-la Tower (132-15 41st Ave, Flushing, NY 11355<\/a>). Don\u2019t forget to explore the neighborhood and try some of the best Asian eats in New York.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Astoria Park<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Astoria<\/a> has been exploding in popularity in recent years. Check out the lovely, riverside haven of Astoria Park and you’ll see why. Like the neighborhood itself, this Queens park is far enough away from bustling city life to relax but close enough to enjoy all the conveniences of urban living.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When you finish enjoying the crisp breeze of the East River, take a few Instagram-worthy shots of the Hellgate and Triborough bridges. Or come by on a weekend to enjoy one of the park\u2019s outdoor movie screenings, concerts, or special events.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Imagine retiring when the day is done to one of the nearby apartments like Pistilli Riverview East (19-19 24th Avenue<\/a>). Astoria\u2019s the perfect mix of small-town comforts and city convenience with an atmosphere that can\u2019t be beat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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