Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunter's Point South Park.
4540 Center Blvd Long Island City, NY 11109
This park features some of the best free East River views of the Manhattan skyline, including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the United Nations and Freedom Tower.
The Ferry terminal is a robust, stable ferry landing with two berths, great views through the glass, and one of the most scenic landings in the system, right in Gantry Plaza State Park.
Hunter's Point South Park was until recently an abandoned post-industrial area in Long Island City. Transformed into a space that offers fun and relaxation for everyone in the area, the new park includes a central green, playgrounds, adult fitness equipment a dog run, a bike way, a waterside promenade, picnic terraces a basketball court, a 30-foot-tall cantilevered platform for viewing the skyline and waterfront, and a 13,000 square foot pavilion that contains comfort stations, concessions, and an elevated cafe plaza.
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