Astoria Park is located on Shore Boulevard right in front of the East River and in between the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge and the Hells Gate Bridge. It has breath taking views of the manhattan sky line, Randalls Island and the RFK bridge illuminates the Astoria park grounds after sunset. Although there is ample parking all around the park, it also has its own parking lot.
It is a haven to joggers, bikers, and rollerbladers with its multiple trails and outdoor track. There are also tennis courts and basketball courts to work a sweat up on. It is a haven to joggers, bikers, and rollerbladers with its multiple trails and outdoor track. There are also tennis courts and basketball courts to work a sweat up on.
In the summer months the park also offers a large pool to cool off in. It starts at about 1 foot deep and gets deeper as you walk in. The pool was completely renovated a few years ago and now also offers a sprinkler section for younger children. It is completely free and only requires that you have a proper bathing suit and lock for your locker to be admitted.
The park also offers Charybdis Playground which is a magical spot along the east river that serves Astoria's children. The playground has striking views of both the Hells Gate bridge and the RKF bridge. The playground was named Charybdis because according to Greek mythology, Charybdis was the daughter of Poseidon, the God of the sea. As a young nymph she flooded lands to add to her fathers kingdom until Zeus turned her into a monster. The water by the Hells Gate bridge is known to be especially turbulent, therefore the name Charybdis is fitting.
Astorians also enjoy a marvelous fireworks show right at our beloved Astoria park. The fireworks are placed right between the RFK bridge and the Hells Gate bridge and both Astoria Park and Randalls Island get the best seats in the house. The fireworks take place a few days before the Macys 4th of July show, so we get double the fun for our Nations Independence celebration.
