Nearly three years after SuperStorm Sandy, Andrews Grove is back and a real gem in an area with a bunch of really nice parks.
Mafera Park: An Ovation for ‘The Oval’
If you have ever been a child (or had a child) in the Ridgewood/Glendale area of Queens, you have been to Mafera Park. But you probably knew it as The Oval or Farmers’ Oval.
Poppenhausen Playground: Water, Water … and Climbing
Isn’t it funny that children who hate showers love playing in the sprinklers. That isn’t really specific to Poppenhausen Playground in College Point, Queens, but it was the case for us.
DeVoy Playground: Simply Great Fun for All in Queens
Sometimes simplicity is the best thing. That is why the Joseph E. DeVoy playground in Forest Park, Queens, is not only one of my kids’ favorite parks but mine.
Get Wet and Wild at Triassic Playground
Triassic Playground in Queens is a nice park, never too crowded and the breeze off the water will refresh everyone during the warmer months.
Splash Over to Gantry Plaza State Park
Pack up the car and head to Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City for lots of fun — even when the water is off.