Kissena Park
4.6 (4,434)park
4.6 (4,434)A neighborhood park in Queens featuring a turtle-filled lake, exotic trees, and the city’s only velodrome.
Description
Grassy lawns host bocce games and sunset watchers, while the lake offers catch-and-release fishing. Golfers can play a short course with no par 5s, which suits beginners but gets congested on weekends. While the main lawns and clean playgrounds are bustling, some of the more isolated trails feel remote; staying on the main paths is recommended.
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Good to know
Catch and releaseSlow weekend golfStick to main paths
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