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Culture, sports, nature... and fun! All of these things abound in Cunningham Park, one of the largest parks in Queens. Assembled between 1928 and 1944 and named Cunningham Park in 1934, the space has developed into headquarters for countless athletic leagues, animals, playmates, and barbecue enthusiasts.
Accessible. Limited Access. Numerous unnamed trails wind through native hardwood (oak-hickory) forest, which features a diverse ecosystem to support abundant wildlife. The parks’ Kettle Ponds feature the sounds of Spring Peepers and other species of frogs throughout the spring and summer season.
NYRR Open Run: Cunningham Park. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Union Turnpike Parking Lot (in Cunningham Park) Category: Running/Jogging, Track & Field, Walking Free!
In 2002, due to the efforts of the Friends of Cunningham Park, a section of the Long Island Motor Parkway, located in present-day Cunningham and Alley Pond Parks in eastern Queens, was placed on the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places.
The Kissena Corridor links Flushing Meadows Corona, Kissena, Alley Pond, and Cunningham Parks in a 2,816-acre, 4.5-mile “emerald necklace” of parkland. As Queens continued to grow, the park was reduced in size to accommodate the construction and expansion of schools and roads.
Cunningham Park Hiking Trails. Cunningham Park is a prime example of the vibrant force of nature within an urban setting. Despite the proximity of three major highways (the Long Island Expressway, the Grand Central Parkway and the Clearview Expressway), more than two-thirds of the park remain undeveloped natural land filled with greenery and ...
Enjoy free music under the stars as the New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks return for another summer. This summer, Thomas Wilkins conducts the Orchestra in a program that ranges from classics by Beethoven, Elgar, and Rimsky-Korsakov to Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, with Randall Goosby as soloist, to new music by Carlos Simon ...
Enjoy free music under the stars as the New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks return for another summer. This summer, Thomas Wilkins conducts the Orchestra in a program that ranges from classics by Beethoven, Elgar, and Rimsky-Korsakov to Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, with Randall Goosby as soloist, to new music by Carlos Simon ...
Barbecuing in non-authorized areas. Barbecuing next to trees, tree roots, or buildings. Please keep ten feet or more away from any structures. Any type of open, ground, or camp fire. Please barbecue at least three feet off the ground. Barbecuing by anyone 18 years or younger.
List of Baseball Fields. H. H. Expwy and Grand Central Pkwy. Organized leagues or special events need a permit to use an athletic field or court. For people under 18, the permit is free. For those 18 and over, a fee is required. To reserve space, please see Athletic Permits and Applications.