Gantry Plaza State Park, along the East River in Queens, is a 2.5-acre open area with a spectacular view of midtown Manhattan's skyline, including the Empire State Building and United Nations Headquarters. The park's four restored piers, garden area, mist fountain and unique lighting design provide a cool and relaxing escape for visitors. During the spring and summer months, the park holds concerts and exhibitions in the plaza area and serves as a prime viewing location for the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks display. Recreational facilities include basketball courts, playgrounds, handball courts, and a fishing pier with its own cleaning table. The restored gantries, once used to load and unload rail car floats and barges, are the centerpieces of the park and serve to remind visitors of the past industrial use of the waterfront.
Location:
c/o Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive, New York City New York 10031
Telephone
718-786-6385
Other New York State Parks nearby:
(Bear Mountain) Anthony Wayne Recreation Area
(Bronx) Bayswater Point State Park
(Bear Mountain) Bear Mountain State Park
(Babylon) Belmont Lake State Park
(Farmingdale) Bethpage State Park
(Bear Mountain) Blauvelt State Park
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02/21 Coming to The New York City area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
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