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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. Pick a pleasure and begin your explorations today!
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!
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.
Check out our Cunningham Park Trails page for a map and directions to scenic locations.
Only 2,000 acres of freshwater wetland remain in the city today, and many species that once called the wetland home have been lost forever. About three-quarters of Cunningham Park’s 358 acres are natural. Sunny, spacious meadows at its heart hum with birds, butterflies, and insects.
Barbecuing Rules. Please be cautious when barbecuing and keep a safe distance from patrons, children, and trees. Be courteous to others and please clean the area carefully before you leave. Events involving more than 20 people require a special events permit. Our rules prohibit: Littering and dumping of debris. Propane. Barbecuing in non ...
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 ...
This section amounts to approximately 2.5 miles of roadway. Efforts are also underway to preserve other sections of the parkway. The Long Island Motor Parkway, also known as the Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, survives today as a bicycle path, but began as America’s first limited-access road for cars.
View Tennis Courts for all Parks. It’s never been easier to become a tennis player in New York City—you can purchase a tennis permit online for use at any outdoor tennis court during tennis season, which lasts from April 1 to the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks: Cunningham Park. Thursday, June 13, 2024. 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.