Labor Day is coming up soon and it's time to get your hot dogs and day drinking on! Spending time with your close friends and family under the shade of some trees with kids and dogs, creating a scene we only think is perfect in the movies. Today we honor you, hard worker! So, if you are new to Queens and looking to have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend, here is Ian Alexander's top 7 recommendations!
Photo Credit: NYC Parks
1) Juniper Valley Park
Juniper Blvd. S (71st St.), Middle Village, NY
Park · Middle Village
This wonderful park is quite charming and perfect for large families to set up shop for an amazing picnic. It's huge fields are perfect for frizzbe and football. Definitely one of the most underrated areas in Queens.
Photo Credit: Thomas Balsley Associates
2) Gantry Plaza State Park
474 48th Ave (at Center Blvd), Queens, NY
Want to eat your sandwich and witness an epic view of Manhattan? Then Gantry Plaza State Park is for you. Be sure to get there early to claim your spot because it is prime real estate and will get crowded fast!
Photo Credit: NYC Parks
3) Cunningham Park
73rd Ave (at Francis Lewis Blvd), Fresh Meadows, NY
Park · Cunningham Par
A bit off the beaten path, Cunningham is an amazing place to throw a family BBQ. They have grills and plenty of shade from the beating sun. It is an amazing place to cook up some hot dogs and burgers but be sure to show up early to claim your spot. It is becoming quite a popular area.
4) Bohemian Beer Garden
29-19 24th Ave (btwn 29th & 31st St), Astoria, NY
A cold pint and live music! What could be better on a breezy September day! They have great German Sausages and finger foods to choose from. Just make sure to get a seat or you will be standing for quite a while.
Photo Credit: Great Runs
5) Flushing Meadow Park
Great Lakes Ct (Dwight Eisenhower Promenade), New York, NY
The original spot that most Queens natives know about! It’s classic and it is wonderful! Good old flushing meadow park has grills, and plenty of space to throw around any ball your own. It is an oldie but goody. The only negative is going to be parking and the amount of litter left behind.
6) Nowadays
56-06 Cooper Ave (at Wyckoff Ave), Glendale, NY
Another awesome beer garden that we highly recommend checking out!
Photo Credit: NYC Parks
7) Astoria Park
at Shore & Ditmars Blvd (19th St), Astoria, NY
Another classic! Most Queens natives have spent at least one holiday here! It is a great place to throw your blanket out and enjoy the day. Watch out for the parking! Once you get in it will be hard to leave!
Hope to see some of you guys out enjoying the day! Have fun!
