Baisley Pond Park
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4.4 (4,415)This active Queens park features sports fields, cricket pitches, and a mastodon sculpture marking a prehistoric find.
Description
Spread across 109 acres, the park offers courts for tennis, handball, and basketball alongside paths for running, biking, and rollerblading. Shady alcoves provide quiet spots for picnicking, while playgrounds are scattered throughout the grounds. The area also serves as an urban natural habitat for observing local plant and animal life.
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