Bagels and Open Air from Jackson Heights to Elmhurst

4.2 (123)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 22:00

73-19 37th Rd

Chess games, picnics and conversation fill Diversity Plaza, a former street closed to vehicles. Outdoor seating puts you amid the street food aromas of Jackson Heights. Nearby Indian and Indian-adjacent businesses offer cheap eats. Entry is free. The plaza opens daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

4.3 (388)

Mon – Wed, 06:00 – 15:00; Thu – Fri, 06:00 – 17:00; Sat – Sun, 07:00 – 17:00

82-10 Roosevelt Ave

Liberty Bagels Jackson Heights bakes bagels in-house on Roosevelt Avenue. The Bronx Bomber comes on an everything bagel. The spacious bakery pairs hefty breakfast sandwiches with a wide selection of flavored cream cheeses. Aggregate reviews flag customer service and cross-contamination during bagel cutting as concerns.

4.2 (588)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 21:00

82-02 Broadway

Moore Homestead Playground pairs a rope jungle gym and swings with handball courts and a volleyball net. Basketball players are typically open to sharing the courts. Chinese dance groups practice in open areas. Mornings are quietest, before the park fills up after school.

4.6 (1,777)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 21:00

78-01 57th Avenue

Elmhurst Park spreads across six acres of open lawns and small hills, with landscaped paths lined by benches and drinking fountains. A splash area, teen sports area and outdoor gym machines bring activity beyond the playground and dog run. Visitors praise the clean grounds, while some note that restrooms can be neglected. Daily hours are 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.