Queens · Queens County
Queensbridge Park
NYC Parks
- Location
- Vernon Boulevard at the East River, Long Island City (beneath the Queensboro Bridge)
- Size
- 20 acres
- Hours
- 6 AM - 1 AM daily
- Type
- NYC Parks
Queensbridge Park sits along the East River beneath the iconic Queensboro Bridge in Long Island City, providing a waterfront gathering space with dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline and the bridge's massive steel structure overhead.
The park is adjacent to the Queensbridge Houses, the largest public housing development in North America with over 3,100 apartments. The park serves as the primary outdoor recreational space for this substantial community.
Queensbridge is famous in hip-hop history as the home of some of the genre's most celebrated artists, including Nas, Mobb Deep, Marley Marl, and MC Shan. The neighborhood's musical legacy has made it one of the most culturally significant public housing communities in America.
The park features athletic fields, playgrounds, a waterfront promenade with seating, and open lawn areas for picnics and informal recreation. The views of the Queensboro Bridge from directly beneath its span are among the most dramatic perspectives on any bridge in the city.
Queensbridge Park serves a community that has contributed enormously to American culture, providing waterfront recreation beneath one of New York's most impressive bridges.