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Forest Park, Parkside
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Forest Park

  • 4.67.3k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 9 pm

Forest Park is a sprawling, leafy oasis offering walking trails, open lawns, and wooded pockets that feel a world away from the city. Visitors come for picnics, jogging, nature walks, and playgrounds—expect varied terrain, seasonal wildlife, and plenty of space to relax or explore.

Quick answers

Forest Park in short

When is Forest Park open?

Every day, 6 AM–9 PM.

When is the best time to visit Forest Park?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Forest Park indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Forest Park?

Myrtle Avenue, Union Tpke,Park Ln S,Woodhaven, NY 11421.

Right now · 4:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Golden hour
  • Open till 9 pm
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 9 pm
monday
6 AM–9 PM
tuesday
6 AM–9 PM
wednesday
6 AM–9 PM
thursday
6 AM–9 PM
friday
6 AM–9 PM
saturday
6 AM–9 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–9 PM

Where and how

Myrtle Avenue, Union Tpke, Park Ln S, Woodhaven, NY 11421(opens the map)DirectionsTo ParksideCall+17182350815Websitenycgovparks.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 7.3k reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Picnics
  • Jogging
  • Walking trails
  • Playgrounds
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Lively
  • Family friendly
  • Pet owners
  • Tourists

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time