Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Gantry Plaza State Park in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Phone: +1 718-786-6385
Site: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/149/d...
Site: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/149/d...
Opening hours
- Monday:8AM–10PM
- Tuesday:8AM–10PM
- Wednesday:8AM–10PM
- Thursday:8AM–10PM
- Friday:8AM–10PM
- Saturday:8AM–10PM
- Sunday:8AM–10PM
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Comments (199)
Amazing place! You should go there at the beginning of the night, to enjoy the view of Manhattan. When the lights pop up, you feel so privileged! Bring your food, bring your drinks, bring your friends, bring your loved ones! And just relax, and enjoy!
Beautiful place . For kids its amazing place to play with river view .. in their ferry station .. amazing for a barbecue & picnics with friends and family..must go place.
Gorgeous park with a lot to offer. Lovely scenery with a children’s playground and a dog park as-well as multiple docks to walk out and get a view of the skyline!
Must visit with the kids. Lots of great playgrounds, a dog park, fields for flying kites or playing soccer on a windy day. Great views of the city.
Had a school picnic with my childs special needs faculty and classmates. It was great! Lots of room for the kids. Pet friendly and of course, a beautiful view of Manhattan.
I went here on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 because I havent actually seen the 9/11 tribute ever in real life until now and I wanted to since I googled where Id be able to see a good view of the city and the lights itself. In loving memory to those who had lost their lives because of 9/11 and during it.However, I had also never seen this view from the city in a place like this and it was astonishing, I was here with friends and generally these will probably be the greatest memories Id had so far. I also got to see the coca cola sign thats very popular.
Gentry Plaza State Park is in Long Island City. It feels like a diffrent world here. No sirens. Riverside offers spectaculator views of Manhattans skyline.
Great place to walk around, watch the sunset and view the lights of Manhattans East Side. Clean, safe, quiet. Attractive for photographers too.
Beautiful sightseeing, lots of sitting accommodation, great tacos from the truck 🚛🚒 for a reasonable price. Great place for relaxation and meditation.
This is one of the secret place where you can have best view of Manhattan midtown skyline. Usually come here in the evening to see the view.
It’s such a beautiful park. I enjoyed the diversity of people in this park. There’s a dog park, several kids park. They also have a nice view of the city. You have several options of food. At night the lights shine nicely where it doesn’t hurt your eyes but you can see enough.
(Long Island City, NY) We love coming to the park! The views are amazing! There are plenty of places to eat in the neighborhood and there’s a ton of food trucks if you want to go real casual. There are several upscale restaurants along Center Blvd with great food and great views. The ferry is here to get to Manhattan and Brooklyn and Astoria. There are soccer fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, outdoor concerts, dog parks, water sprinkler parks, running paths, sand volleyball, bike paths and everything you need to have fun!
Awesome skyline views of midtown!! Very clean park! Love the vibe here. One of my favorite spots.
A 12 acre state park with great views of Midtown Manhattan. Don’t miss it!
A must-see place for anyone visiting NYC! I especially recommend the view at night with the city lights up, it is the most beautiful then. There are walkways all along the water and a small park if you want to play with your dog there as well.
Beautiful park. They did a great job of combining nature and the city. There is a great path to walk and run along the water. Gets a little shady at night time.
Absolutely beautiful and serine. Great tenacious environment ‼️
As its very close to Hunters Point, you get to enjoy basically 2 big parks in 1. There is so much to do from here you get to see the best view of all midtown. There is a lot of Food trucks in front of the LONG ISLAND sign, also if you walk around you will see the big PEPSICOLA sign, you have enough places for pick nicks, to run around, to sit and chill and enjoy the many things that are happening around.
A great experience! An awesome place to walk your dog, meet a friend, or enjoy a sunset for a date. A good place to picnic with family or grab food at a near by restaurant. Probably one of the best parks in NYC.
It is a very nice park if you want to get a good view of the Manhattan Skyline. Went there for the 4th of July Fireworks. Loved the view but the structures were blocking most of the views
Its one of my favorite places in New York. This park offers so many different activities. The round lawn by the food area is amazing with all the people working out or just chillin with friends and/or family. It has amazing vibe and offers one of the best views of Manhattan and East River bridges.
Me and my 7 years old daughter love this place. This park has everything from nature to playground for small kids to 80+
Great space with lots of plantings and photo spots. View of Manhattan can’t be beat. Oh, and places for kids to play.
Beautiful park with nice views of Manhattan but too many rats running around the park at night
What an awesome experience, viewing the Macys 4th of July Fireworks show 🎆 from this location. The park was clean & gorgeous views of the NYC skyline. Everyone from the transit workers to the police officers to the people there to see the show, everyone was polite, not fights/drunkenness, people were cleaning up after themselves/no littering, consideration, the police there were EVERYWHERE but in a helpful/safe way, were friendly, giving ppl directions, joked around w my son.Just an awesome 4th of July, & this was my first time every going in person & Im pretty much born & raised here lol, cant wait til next year!!
Love this park!!! Breathtaking waterfront views of NYC and so many areas to walk or sit and relax. Perfect spot for a picnic. They have a playground for kids and also a dog park, food/bathrooms.
Such nice views of the manhattan skyline. I got many photo ops after sunset. After seeing the sun go down and the lights go on you just cant help but take so many pictures. Didnt see that orange yellow sunset i wanted to see but nonetheless a great day to go anyways. I think coming here at anytime of the day is good too. There are also many benches and places to sit. Looks dog friendly saw many dogs walking there owners. Saw only 2 water fountains that the water doesnt look good to drink, too white and not clear enough.
Great place to go for a stroll in LIC. Nice open space to picnic or relax. Lots of food options nearby. Great playground for children too. Beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline as well.
Why are there banning DSLR cameras with long lenses? Last month I was told by a park attendant that pro style cameras and lenses where not allowed to be used in the park....really GantryPark?
One of my favorite spots in Queens. Gorgeous view of the skyline and really good food trucks nearby. Vernon Blvd is just a short walk away which has great restaurants as well. It gets windy heads up!
Very beautiful park for both kids and adult to just enjoy the views.
Very cozy. Many food trucks to buy food while chilling by the river
All I can say is FANTASTIC, plenty of food trucks and drinking options. One of the best views of the city skyline Ive seen Ina long time. Great place for a date day picnic.
BEST park in all of Queens!!!Bring your family, your significant other(s), your pets, and they are bound to have a great experience.There is something for everyone here!Great foodstand and dope food trucks along the side of the park.
A very pretty park with an ample amount of seating along the water. Plenty of playground area for kids to play safely away from the street. Perfect backdrop to take photos as well.
Enjoyed a lovely evening with friends and family walking and talking around the park. Kids had a pizza slice at the food truck. Noticed that most food trucks were cash only. Lovely view of Manhattan.
Its a very nice view of Manhattan and very nice to walk around
One of the best places in queens to sit, sip a beers and enjoy as the days goes down under the sun hiding behind the buildings of Manhattan. It’s little crowded but a good place to come with family for a good walk and peace of mind.
Beautiful park;we went at night I was looking for the Pepsi signal but is open only till 1 am 😁 some photos
Looking for a great place to take a picture of the Manhattan skyline? This is the place! Not far from the metro station, in a nice park. The best time to visite the place is evening / night. Highly Recommended !!!
If your a photographer and you dont go here I mean you may have lost grips with reality. Ray Charles couldnt take a bad picture here! This is a peaceful, picturesque, possible good picnic spot? I would take a date here. *😡 Shut up peanut 🥜 gallery! Always clean. Safe. Never had any trouble. Vaguely remember there being some food trucks in the area? Theres hammocks, benches of all variety (stone, wood, flat, curved, in the cut, near the water, in the open, in the grass). An medium sized dog park. Newish Techno Futuristic Library, thats kid friendly and AWESOME 👍😎!!! Massive COCA-COLA & LONG ISLAND SIGNS. Ohh the ferry from Queens to Manhattan, which is interesting touch and inexpensive. Oh did I mention the views at Sunset and Sundown are... Killlllller. From a Artist, or Romantic, or photographic standpoint, IMHO. You may want to ✔️ Check it out...
Great waterfront park. One of many in NYC now. Use the ferry if you can. Adds to the experience.
Riverside walk / run / play zone for kids and youth with good view of Manhattan across river , nice chairs & benches to sit in Sun
We came here for ferry to Brooklyn. It is very hot day. If possible, they can have more shade area for people to rest especially when the ferry delayed for 20 minutes😄😄
Favorite park very busy during the acetnoon evening. Many families dog friendly and plenty of food trucks to get something to eat. Perfect for pictures with a backdrop of NYC. Beach tonplay volleyball, picnic park, a turf area to play, two children park including a dog park. Gantry is also has a stop to the ferry.
Havent been to this park in a long time but it has improved and expanded a lot. theres a water ferry stop nearby, plenty of piers for relaxing on the water, one pier is for fishing. plenty of areas for ball playing, playing with the kids playing with the dogs. overall great place with stellar views of the city and beyond. With the warmer weather, there are more people out and about. I noticed the food concession was open last week, also there were groups of kids utilizing the mini beach to play volleyball, i saw groups of kids playing soccer or softball in one one of the areas closer to the coca cola sign. There were also tons of people with their dogs in the dog playing area as well as little kids with their parents in the child playing area. There are various different restaurants in the bases of the highrise towers that about the park, as well as food trucks all around the exterior of the park as well.
Amazing park with great views, access to ferries, close proximity to great restaurants, and super safe. Never had a bad day here. Overall 10/10
As long as Ive been in New York City I had never visited this park, until recently. Queens isnt a borough I venture through often, but this is a very beautiful spot here.This is an absolutely beautiful park, which offers some amazing views of Manhattans skyline on the East Side, along with Roosevelt Island and the Ed Koch/59th Street/Queensboro Bridge! The very known PepsiCola sign can be found here as well.Its a great place to come if you want to relax, as theres seating area with wooden benches to lay out on, along with an area with a table and stool seats as well, or if you just want to capture some amazing photos from this area.Im not sure on how congested this area can become, but upon my visit it was very minimal. It was completely opposite of what you experience at sat The Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Amazing. Great views, great diversity of food trucks and restaurants. Lots of native New Yorkers and visitors that represent the best of NYC experience.
Simple location proves to be one worth seeing. Excellent view of sun set, Manhattan, and Queens (aka Long Island). Nice place to go for a walk or eat lunch. There are some tables but they are covered in bird poop so be warned and maybe bring a news paper or something to use as a place mat. There is also plenty of benches and area to spread out. Furthermore there is a dog park!
Great park! This park with provide you with some of the most beautiful skyline views! Also it’s well maintained, very spacious, and a perfect place to have a picnic, hang out with friends, take your children to, or take a stroll.Also the famous Pepsi-cola sign is here! I’ve definitely experienced some of the best sunsets from this park... a must-see if you venture out to LIC or live in the area. Just a heads up - It DOES get crowded the the weekends!
Its a great place to go to relax sit on the benches.the grass the lounge chairs walk its an awesome place just to get out n enjoy the sun n people around sound of laughter n children playing n dogs.a cool play to watch the sun set too.
I grew up here and watched the development of this park...Changing a very industrial and factory heavy neighborhood to a flourishing and rich one. Love spending my time here to reflect and think. Also makes for a great spot to have your engagement and wedding photos here.
Beautiful views of the city while making you forget you are in a huge congested city. Very lovely place for sunsets and great pics.
One of my favorite parks to go to in NYC. Amazing view and amazing energy. Nice playground and bathrooms not far.
Favorite park in the city- about one mile long with many seating options, plenty of alcoves, cute walkways and all mirroring the Manhattan skyline. Bathrooms about halfway through the park, food options, water taxi, volleyball and other active play areas.
This is a nice park. There is a lot of space to move around and see the views. Parking is very limited in the area, so come by public transit or pay for a garage. There are great piers that let you have great scenes of Manhattan and the bridges.
This park is absolutely great!!! And its greatness does not merely lay in the park itself. Its greatest asset is of course the view on the Manhattan skyline. Every day different, never boring. It is no wonder that this park has turned into a hotspot for photoshoots, wedding proposals and film locations. Its easy to get there with the subway (Vernon Boulevard on the 7 line) but even easier via the ferry (Hunters point South and Long Island City are both in the park).
Absolutely beautiful park. Must visit if you are in town and looking for the best view of the Manhattan skyline. Very well maintained and clean. Over the years it has gotten more and more crowded as people find out about this place... so actually on second thought, please dont come ;)
Lovely spot for a walk (with lots of cloth if you coming in winter). Beautiful views of the New York City scape. Come in the evening to see every lit up or come just before sunset to see the beautiful orange glow envelope the city. The Pepsi is a must see so make sure you walk along the river path and not miss it.
Beautiful River views. Many benches facing the water. Two fenced dog park . Very clean and well kept park. Variety of restaurants across the street. On South side of the park, you wil find places for coffee and casual snacks, bathrooms and beautiful views to the empire state Building.
Long Island City is its own enclave. Beautiful location right by the water. It also was many free events.
The view here is always amazing no matter the time of day! Food trucks are on street side! Got a dog? Theres a dog park for your bestfriend to run around! Cant beat the NYC skyline view here!
Great park, great neighborhood, one place Ill always recommend. Here youll find the best view of the city from across the river in Queens.
Most beautiful views!!! I love this park so much!!! No matter how many times I come here, I never get tired of it! Im always in awe of all the beauty this park has to offer.
I wish I knew this place existed when I was younger. The park gets kind of crowded, thats just a testament to how great this place is. There are benches, fields, hills and lots of shade. Theres a dog park, cafe, playground and walkways out towards the water. I love coming here with friends and to take pictures. The whole park is just beautiful and mostly well taken care of. I cant recommend this place enough, just leave it as clean as you found it.
Serenity. This is a great place for mindful walking. The east river gives amazing sounds to walk by. The cityscape of manhattan looks stunning at day and night. The parks and landscaping, sitting arrangements are just great. One of must visit place in NY. There are many open siiting places. Good one for the picnic and just sway by east river walking.
Beautiful NYC outdoor picnic area along the waters. There were many food trucks available for a quick bite.
I absolutely love this park and the new part of it. I cant wait for the summer to come and enjoy this beauty even more. Family friendly, with running track (although shared with other things), dog park, great for a picnic date.
Loved Loved Loved this place! Such a wonderful place of country peace in the city. Great view of the city. Tranquility of the water hitting the rocks! Nice restroom! And a great soft padded play area for the children so you arent worried about them falling and getting hurt. You can relax!
In love with this park. Magnificent view of Manhattan specially during sunset. Hard to find a park many food trucks around. There is a park for kids, a place to play volleyball, and many different seats style to enjoy the view
It is such a beautiful view of the city especially at sunrise when the morning sun reflects off the skyscrapers. Dog friendly, people friendly and camera friendly, almost missed my flight for this and its completely worth it.
Get to know the history of this place. I love to walk about and take in the awesome views
This’s just amazing park & the view I love it.
There are wonderful views of the east side of Manhattan from this place. The park is also accessible by ferry in addition to the subways and buses.
LIC is becoming such a great spot. Love going down to this park. Theyre expanding so much between all their seating and renovations. Great spot with tons of restuarants nearby.
Nice park with great views of Manhattan. On Saturday you can find a row of food trucks parked so you can get lunch on the park.
What a very nice park that has everything! Grassy areas for walking, playing ball, biking or just laying down to relax. Theres an area set up for beach volleyball and this park has hammocks! There are hammocks! Theres also plenty of picnic tables, rest rooms, a place to order food and drinks right in the park. The only thing I didnt see are grills for cooking barbecue, but hey this is a fun place to hangout, workout or just relax!
Nice waterside park. There were weeping willows, so I was immediately sold. There was also a small jazz concert going on, which was nice. There are benches, chairs, stairs, and ledges to sit on. It wasnt at all crowded for a Saturday afternoon in the summer, around 4pm.
Lovely place to walk, a lot of food options (restaurants and food trucks) nice view of Manhattan.
One of the best view of the New York Skyline a view worth visiting. It’s 40 min drive from Long Island there isn’t much parking available but the view is just mind blowing
One of the best place to take your dog, relax and have breakfast with your loved one while enjoying a great view of Manhattan on the other side of the East river.
Very beautiful walk where many wonderful peaceful people are out from all races and ethnic backgrounds to reflect the wonderful multicultural beauty of the best city of NY. I think its recently renovated. You can see the FDR in Manhattan across the river.It has a play area for kids and another area for dogs.Very nice place to have in LIC.
East side Manhattan view before bound to JFK to leave New York City.
Nice views of Manhattan. Spacious park eith good restaurants 10 minutes away.
Great place to walk, enjoy the grass, and views. Then excellent LIC restaurants are in walking distance.
One of the latest additions to NYCs growing list of parks and green spaces blends old industrial relics with new architectural details. Panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline make for a great backdrop at sunset and although you can get there by subway, the NYC ferry ride is the way to go. Theres a dog run, playgrounds, places to eat and a newly constructed path to explore the re-established wetlands.
Queens version of Brooklyns DUMBO. Much needed addition to Queens pier. Spectacular display of prominence. Could have used a little more greenery but still impressive. Love the feel of the Pepsi Cola and Long Island signs- homage to old industrial roots in the modern age.
Beautiful park that isn’t too crowded! Love walking here with my baby, friends, and on dog walks.We picnic here and make use of the food trucks too!Many areas for kids to play too!There’s a boardwalk, grass fields, and playgrounds!
Beautiful park with amazing views of the city! The park is easily accessible from the 7 train or one of two ferry stops. A great spot to watch the sunset.
Very beautiful, plenty of food trucks, dogs, and people. Always have fun here. Super clean park and very nice scenery with the water.
Ugly historical structure. Monstrosity I think is an accurate word. It even has broken windows that haven’t been repaired… as if they so prioritize history over esthetics that they don’t want to repair with“new” (non-historical) glass. Ridiculous.
I havent been to this park in over a decade, but I fell in love all over again. The view of Manhattan is amazing. There are so many areas to lounge and take it all in. This is where the PepsiCo sign is.There are plenty of food options on Center Street. I had a great time.
I used to live in Queens and this park is phenomenal! If youre visiting the city or live in the city, please come here at least once. The park is beautiful and it has stunning views of Manhattan and the East River. Its a great place to picnic, lay on of those large wooden chairs or benches, walk the pier, kick around a soccer ball, play volleyball, eat, drink, and relax. Theres also a dog park at the end of the park.
Ample room to walk with clean piers and a cozy open air coffeeshop and korean inspired meals.
A nice place to relax and enjoy the nature . The building of New York City looks really beautiful at night. I went their with two of my friends, the weather was so charming and relaxing. A nice place to date as well. Seats available to seat and enjoy the beauty.
This is a place to relax, with wonderful Manhattan views. The park has more new space..Safe for families. You can have beers and food. It also has playgrounds for.children. Safe and pleasant.
Worth the trip. Great views and great photo opps. Not to mention a nice way to just chill and relax with out the bustle of other more frwquented parks in the city.
Very beautiful park and the view of Manhattan is gorgeous. I would highly recommend this place to visitors and photographs. I have been coming to this park for many years now and it still amazes me.
Family oriented. Great East River views. Benches facing the water.The Coca-Cola sign. A dog run. Clean and well kept park. Good eateries across the street.Bonus: South of park, you find places for coffee and casual snacks, and bathrooms too.
Beautiful views of Manhattan + pleasant walk along the water. There are plenty of playgrounds for children, grassy areas for a #picnic, and lounge chairs to relax. Recommend going during the day, for #sunsetviews, or for the nighttime lights. The ferries are also very convenient and fun to ride.
Nice area for a walk, saw a lot of people not wearing mask, and some people enjoying herbal recreation, but the pier was nice to walk on and take photos.
Probably the best view of Manhattans midtown from Queens. I would recommend visiting this park during dusk. The sunset makes Manhattans Highline amazing. The view of the Empire States reflection on the East River is amazing. There is a fenced dog park for your dog. For kids, there is a protected playground. Also, volleyball net and Basketball court are available for quality time. I do recommend to visit the PEPSI-COLA sign. It is breath-taking. Street PARKING is hard to find especially during evening time. Paid parking is available almost every other street. Food truck and ice cream trucks are there for your convenience.
Is a very good place it have any thing do you want
Nice park with generous seating and various different piers where you can go out and sit over the water. one of the piers is for fishing and has a sink where you can wash the fish. This is a huge transformation compared to what this area looked like years ago.
This place is great! I dont remember this even existing five years ago, and now its a beautiful park that seems super modern and well maintained! From awesome grass hills to relax and Adirondack chairs to chill in, the whole park is pretty much everything you could aks for. I really loved the ease of the ferry stop to get you easily from there to BK or Manhattan in a few min! As far as NYC parks, this one ir right up there with Central Park as a great place to kill an afternoon lounging - dont forget to hit up the ice cream truck!
This is such a nice welcoming and fun park! The view is outstanding and its an amazing environment. Definitely recommend it here!
Very fun Christmas market. Ice skating is always fun. They are very organized and reasonably priced. I will definitely come here again!
What a perfect view and what an amazing place to enjoy New York!Ferry fans?, 2.50$ the trip and it goes out every 15.Dog lovers?, yes please! Water spots and doggy bags waiting for you.Wanna rest? This is sooooo cool! Hammocks, benches, and sun chairs to enjoy the summer time.Kids area? You want it and they have it!The view its everything so last but not least!! Men! Valentines day is waiting for you to get the ring to the girl! 😉😜😬
Very nice spot to watch and take pictures for the skyline.
One of the best parks if you wanna see all the buildings in time Square all the way down town across the river
Nicely maintained park! The playground floor needs to be re-done and is not very safe. In addition, dog owners should respect the signs and not let their dogs run free in restricted areas. Finally, the park gets really loud at night due to drunk patrons roaming around. The state parks department should patrol this area more and make sure the rules are followed to avoid any issues and maintain the quality of the park for years to come.
Good place to be mad vendors except theres no bathrooms hard to find parking around their other then that its a good place you and the kids excellent
I love this park! Such a great view of the City and a quiet boardwalk. As a former resident of Long Island City, I was very happy to see how this area has been transformed. I also like the decision to include some of the history of the area in the parks layout (Pepsi sign, gantries, railroad tracks), as well as signs with historical information. Was disappointed that the Tuesday night live music was postponed due to weather (the inclement weather in the forecast did not pan out).
Great Park for enjoying the mesmerizing view of the beautiful city.
This is a wonderful place to be at especially after sunset. The view of Manhattan looks so gorgeous from here and the area itself is very nice. You could spend some quality time wuth your loved one or sit with your camera and get that awesome night shot of Manhattan or just simply sit there alone to enjoy the riverside tranquility. There are benches on the piers too. For people visiting NY, its a must-go place.
A must go!!!BeautifulGreenCleanDog parkKids parkAmazing view
Wonderful park to relax,walk, see sights, play area for children and dogs.Beautiful view of New York and and its waterfront.There also is ferry service at a reasonable price.You can purchase food there that is reasonable and well priced.There are also food and ice cream trucks.It is a wonderful experience for the entire family.
Nice park usually, but very crowded on the 4th of July due to the people wanting to see the fireworks at night.
Excellent day for live music..Outstanding food trucks
Go at night with a company.Its super quiet and chill- recommend not being alone though
Best park in Nyc. The views are to die for. Perfect walk/picnic trip. Super clean. Something always going on. Dont go In the winter though. Toooo cold
One of the best places to chill and relax with your family friends and loved ones. The view from this place at night is absolutely amazing
Very clean and nice . Plus their dog park is very good.
Whether you’re visiting NYC or a New Yorker, you’ve GOT to check this place out, it’s beautiful and super lively. Best view of the city anywhere
Theres just something about being near the water that relaxes me, and Gantry Plaza State Park is a great place to just chill by the water on a breezy day. There are playgrounds for children and dogs, with some pretty creative and fun-looking playsets. Theres a counter with seats, if you want to watch the boats go by as you eat your lunch. Ive seen some people walk out onto the pier and go fishing as well. You can get an up close view of the Manhattan skyline from here. Its a beautiful spot, all around.
Amazing time, out and about. Clean and open 🥰👍
I really love Gantry Plaza State park. It is very peaceful and it has amazing views. There a lot of near by restaurants. If you have kids they have a big playground area and if you just simply want to take nice shots then theres the Coca Cola sign and you can catch amazing sunsets. The views are really amazing. You can catch the Ferry and head to North Williamsburg or 34 st. It really is a nice place to spend time with the family and friends.
One of my favorites places in NY. Amazing views, modern park, no crowds, and Perfecto for a long walk!
My favorite place in all of NYC! The park is modern, great for couples, families, friends, ANYONE. So good to impress your tourist friends/families because the skyline is stunning of midtown. Parking is tough.
Must see when in Queens. Great neighborhood, view of New York skyline is breathtaking. Went at dusk, didnt let us down. Parking is tough to find, so might think of subway or uber to get there. Had to walk about 4 blocks after looking for about 20 minutes until got lucky and found a spot.
I worked construction in that area. I was part of the 1st building to go up in that area... Then a couple years later another building. Never seen it completely done till this year. I was there in 04. To see this place 15 years later and how nice it has turned out with the beautiful views is nice. It lacks parking though on a normal or busy day.
I just love the park.Sometimes it gets crowded on warm weekends and evenings but in general is a lovely place with spectatular views to Manhattan skyline
Such a relaxing beautiful spot in Long island City the best views of Manhattan in my opinion this is the side of the river you want to be on an excellent restaurants and living spaces all right here.
Oh man from the city skyline view to the scenic River walk this is among the most epic walks that over looks manhatten
Beautiful location! My dance team had their photo shoot there today!! Loved it
One of the best and low key places in queens and in new york. You can see the whole manhattan lights at night and to its right you see queens bridge. It has one of the best views of the city and greating seating as well. They just set up a library so its great to go and just read books while looking at the city. Its nice to take walks or runs at any time of the day and season. Its a great place to unwind if you dont wanna go too far from home. I love coming here to see the fireworks as well.
A lovely addition to LIC
It was the first time I took the ferry and we got off there and sat in the grass and just watched the people walking their dogs. It was a beautiful day.
THE BEST PARK IN NYC! I amnot even exaggerating. Best time to go is of course spring/summer time. just bring your blanket, picnic basket, foods, camera and relax and enjoy. Such a relaxing spot for New Yorkers since our daily life is so hectic. Oh and theres a ferry nearby so you can ride the ferry too if you close to the ferry stops. And, do not forget to take a mile and a half or so trip down the latest renovated sidewalk. it is amazing! you will not be disappointed.
Beautiful romantic lots of restaurants water taxi nice for walking a dog or couples or even families you can view the city look at the beautiful water etc
Great park along the East River with wonderful views of Manhattan, walking paths, green space, benches, and a play ground. Great spot to visit!
Love it... my kid had a blast at the park and had family visit from florida .. they love the park..
One of the best views of the city. Come on the late, cool afternoon to contemplate the river, the sunrise and the Skyline.
Good park. Lots of space for sports. and there is a waffle truck with in Armenian lady who touches her face while wearing her gloves.
Great place to take pics. The backdrop is amazing.
You will enjoy yourself and it so pleasant. A calm and warming place
Beautiful park and scenery. Definitely a place to go for a nice walk with a view of the city. Also has many playgrounds to take the kids
Awesome, love it near to the river and very clean although not realy quiet but I understud. Its a park!!!! Beautiful Manhattan view
Its a nice shore line. Its not very dog, biker, skater friendly. But there is a dog park. This place has terrible cell service.
I love this place! So open and breezy. Everywhere is look people are having a good time. Playing, eating, lots of selfies! And just soaking up the scenery. I recommend this park to everyone!
Great urban space
My home LIC! Great place to relax and enjoy the views!
The view is breathtaking. There are a few playgrounds along the coast line, a sand area to play beach volleyball, and a lot of space to have a picnic on the grass.
People, dogs, beautiful day, food trucks, extremely nice.
Beautiful and underrated place in Queens. Lots of space for walking,biking, or people watching. Great views of Manhattan.
Came here for the Macys fireworks! Very nice spot and got a good place to view. Glad I came early
The most incredible views ever. I just wish they had better parking spots.
One the most important places to visit for any photographer. And the best place to relax
Beautiful views, amazing play area, safe solid walkway to push a stroller on. There was a fun looking Zumba in the park happening on a Monday night. The ice cream trucks around the park are cash only but such a nice touch. A nice hidden gem!
Park itself is nice and clean. Just with park workers will be more consistent in enforcing no dogs on grass rule. Disturbing trend that I have noticed while living here for past 6 months and using the park almost everyday with my dog is that they only pick on people of certain race and ethnicity. People like myself who try to keep their dogs off the grass and at the least keep them kn the edge of the grass get yelled at while others who are literally walking their dogs on the grass never get picked on.
Absolutely beautiful place to visit. A must see if you visiting NY
It’s a huge and beautiful place where there are local food carts with various types of foods that has reasonable prices. You can also ride a speedboat here but you have to buy tickets. Tickets prices may vary.
Fave park to visit in Queens. A peaceful ambiance, delicious food trucks and a stunning view of the city.
Nice family oriented place but only thing for me is I didnt see only but 1 restaurant and like 3-4 food trucks from my stand point. Other than that its definitely a really nice chill spot for couples and families who just want to spend some time together.
This national monument was rich with history. Visitors will surely have a satisfying experience here. It was a pretty place to visit and to have a fantastic time. The grounds were wonderfully preserved. The greatest option for those taking responsibility for the outcomes exercises and other leisure activities.
Good food,very nice parks for the children, great views of Manhattan.
Nice place to go and see how Beautiful the city you live in....The view is gorgeous!
The view is great, and it is a safe neighborhood. Perfect for picnic during the day and just even walking or biking around whenever. Its definitely one of the best places to look at NYC from outside of Manhattan, right across from midtown.
Hands down some of the best views you can get of the city from queens
One of my favorite parks in queens. Beautiful view of manhattan, beautiful to take pictures and walk under the sun.
This is a great place to people watch and take in picturesque views of Manhattan with Roosevelt Island in the foreground. The UN building, Empire State, and Chrysler building views steal the show. The nearby ferry will take you to Astoria and the Upper East Side as well as Brooklyn. Food trucks and restaurants and cafes and coffeehouses nearby. Hard to beat this park.
The best spot to see the skyline of Manhattan! I always end up going there if Im in Astoria
Great park, new modern architecture and furniture. Arguably best view of the Manhattan skyline in all of nyc. Tons of places to chill or bring the kids. Only downside is parking is a nightmare in this part of town so make it here by public transit if you can.
Great views of the city at night. Cool hangout/date spot.
This place is always amazing. I recommend going here for anyone who is visiting NY.
Nice park to chill and see Manhattan sky view!
Very nice park in long island city. Hard to find parking around the park. Famous Coca-Cola sign which is a New York city landmark now.
Always a great experience as long as you dont have to search for parking. They also have a Dog Park!!! Beautifull views of the city! Picture perfect natural background for your photos. I bring all my friends visiting NY for picture taking. It is good for kids too, it has a playground, ice cream truck is usually there when I visit.
Perfect place for sunset and relaxation great vibe must visit remember to walk a bit from nearby subway
NYC has a unique culture and Gantry Plaza State Park embodies it quite nicely.The up and coming young and vibrant Long Island City residents take advantage of this beautiful waterfront Park by biking, jogging or just chilling around this urban park
Beautiful park with beautiful views of the city and skyline. Really good eats food trucks galore
Most beautiful view of the city!
Great place to watch sunsets. Lots of stuff to do nearby, quite a few restaurants and bars. The Pepsi cola sign is there as well. One of my favorites places in the city to capture the Manhattan skyline.
Breathtaking vista of NYC skyline. Excellent place to walk your dog, or just stroll, sit or walk. The area is so nicely kept up. Many places to sit and relax and enjoy the location.
Beautiful, Great atmosphere awesome scenary. Near by restaurants. Love it
Great place to relax after work and explore and even have some drink... Let your photography spirit come out
Great views of the city, lots of eating options nearby especially when food trucks are around.
Its a quiet place to walk around. They have a great dog park.
Total reviews rating 4.8
199 Reviews for Gantry Plaza State Park 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-03Its really lovely to visit, especially in springtime. They added more public rest rooms finally. And a nice assortment of food trucks on site as well. The view is marvelous! But be prepared to pay garage parking, as the street is very difficult.
Review №2
2022-05-30Again one of the free spots to see the breathtaking Nyc skyline views. The park had a benches arranged to relax or you can set up your small picnic in the middle garden area. Pet friendly park and it has several food trucks in the surrounding area. Grab something and eat with a great views
Review №3
2022-04-01Such a beautiful spot. There’s a doggy area, kids area, an area with tables and bench seating to grab a bite if needed, restrooms and you can grab some food there as well. Can also take the ferry over to Manhattan. The views are amazing. Public Parking is very limited around there, there are parking garages that you can pay and park.
Review №4
2022-06-10My Favorite Park! Nice, clean, Relaxed vibes. You got Awesome views of midtown manhattan and east river( even better at night), There is food places, bike and ferry nearby. Benches to sit, hangout. Amazing
Review №5
2022-06-05Lots of places to sit and view the city skyline. Dya or night, it doesnt matter. Come down for the views and take pics of the Pepsi sign thats lit red at night. Parking is hard to find though but after 6 it is a little more manageable but better to come by public transportation. Has a small playground as well as a few restaurants close by
Review №6
2022-03-23This slice of urban heaven is surreal.It is the epitome of brilliant landscape architecture and ecology reclamation.I think it’s a prime spot for a date, stroll, jog, or a moment to reflect.Please enjoy!
Review №7
2022-04-26Best view of midtown Manhattan. This is a good park to bring kid and family. Lots of playground and facilities available. There are lots of other icons and historic locations along the park trail like Long Island sign and Pepsi Cola Sign
Review №8
2022-04-18One of my favorite parts of living in Queens is visiting Gantry Plaza. The views are unbeatable and it’s rarely as crowded as comparable parks like Brooklyn Bridge park in DUMBO. Also there’s plenty of adequate seating and a Queens Library branch adjacent to the park.
Review №9
2022-04-25Worth visiting! The sights , the people , great place to bring your dog and great place to take photos! Would 100% go again! We also found free parking! :)
Review №10
2021-11-30Love this park and beautiful boardwalk overviewing the beautiful city. Theres a ferry available as well. Playgrounds for children to play. Great for families. Theres food vendors/ trucks. Sitting areas throughout park offering phenomenal views. Highly recommend. Parking difficult to find though...