Alley Pond Park - Park in Oakland Gardens - Union Tpke, USA

Took a walk there on a Sunday morning. Park is relatively clean. The way to hiking is not that hard to walk. The playground is spacious. Restrooms are ok. The park is dog friendly. The place is also great for family picnic.

Enjoyed a great Sunday in the park, and we spent almost 3 hours on the free adventure program. (Need to be there before 1pm to register for this Sunday program). There are plenty of BBQ, picnic areas, and places for kids to run around.

5 Star Dense FALL Color on Leaves. Take an opportunity to explore ALLEY Pond Park & Oakland Lake right off Springfield Avenue & 47th Aven entrance from Northern BLVD. If your in the neighborhood. Four Seasons is what I LOVE about New York. Walked briefly around this small hidden lake wonder, surrounded by Fall trees. The dense tree cover helps one feel tucked away in Nature among dense Fall leaf colored trees. As your walking around Oakland Lake .6 mile paved pathway around lake, you can also dip away for a closer view of the lake, off beaten path. I'm so fufilled at having a chance this morning recharge in Nature. Who knew this beautiful public space in nature existed in NYC- Queens Burough. Been such a chaotic working, a nice break squeeze in. Be on the look out for water fowl, Swans, geese, ducks, and heron. Enjoy!

Perfect place to go for a walk, or even to walk your dog! Coming back here again for picnic in spring :)

Great park with lots of BBQ areas for You to bring your own bbq equipment. I recommend this park. However, I love lakes so Oakland lake is nice too

Best park in Queens. Has everything from tennis courts to bike trails and even an adventure course. Nice BBQ area by Springfield Blvd. The paths here are scenic and they connect to Cunningham park as well. Personally like the Douglaston side of the park better but the whole area is great for getting fresh air and taking in nature

My daughter gives this place a 10/10. We went for a school trip and I had low expectations. It was a rainy morning but their center is indoors where they have animals for the kids to see and touch. They give great information about animals and their environment. The staff were very nice to the children and answered all questions these kids threw their way. They were patient and kind. They take you on a short walk where you mostly see squirrels and birds. I like how our guide Erica lifted up a log to show the kids mushrooms and insects that lived underneath. It was a cool experience .

What an amazing place to go for a walk. If you walk through the woods, you would hear sounds of birds chirping. Absolutely amazing in the summer and fall. Summer is full of green trees and in the fall, fall foliage is really amazing as well. Highly recommended 10/10