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Forest Park
Forest Park,
New York, NY
11421-1532
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Serving the Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, and Glendale communities, this park is a mix of natural treasures and manmade prizes with 500+ acres of options for visitors.

The western portion of the park is a sports enthusiast's paradise with softball fields, tennis courts, bocce courts, a shuffleboard area and much more.  Opened in 1905 as a nine-hole course, the 110-acre Forest Park Golf Links at the park's western edge now boasts 18 holes.  Furthermore, Victory Field sports complex  features a 400-meter track, handball courts, and facilities for pole vaulting, broad jumping, shot put, and discus throwing.

In contrast to its western part, the eastern park offers a serene setting, as hiking trails and 7 miles of bridle paths traverse the area's northern forest, gully, and pine grove. Horses, which can be hired at two private stables, provide a fun way to survey the environment.

Music fans know that the western portion of Forest Park includes non-sports-related highlights as well. The George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell, which can accommodate 3,500 people, hosts free concerts throughout the warm season.

   

 

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