Asphalt Courts Meet Sushi and Pub Fare
Shoot baskets, play handball, or let kids explore swings and a climbable camel sculpture. One restaurant uses communal tables beside a sushi counter, while another adds outdoor seating, making the set work for active afternoons and lingering nights.
Courts and Evening Tables
Forest Hills After Dark
Shared tables give Bamboo Ya a communal setup, with a full bar beside the sushi counter. The kitchen turns out seafood garlic udon, pineapple rice, and a gold special roll with mango. Its happy hour runs seven days a week with drink specials. The dining room is clean and relaxed, with attentive service and generous portions. Hours begin at 11:00 AM Monday through Friday, while Friday and Saturday service continues until 12:00 AM.
Kosciuszko Recreation Yard
Basketball and handball courts give this paved Brooklyn playground room for active play. Swings and climbing structures fill the play area, while a climbable camel sculpture stands in the paved center. The park sits across the street from Herbert Von King Park and shares a block with P.S. 256. Public restrooms are available, and entry is free. Banneker Playground is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Greenpoint Evening Tables
Bantry Bay Publick House brings Long Island City a decorated interior and dedicated seating outside. Its bar carries 14 draft lines, with rotating local beers alongside pub classics. Order Guinness fish and chips, corned beef empanadas, or tuna over fresh garden greens. Street parking and a small parking lot support arrivals. Weekday hours run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM the next day. Weekend hours start at 12:00 PM and end at 1:00 AM.
