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A 500-plus-acre Queens park dominated by one of the borough's biggest oak forests, with hiking and horse trails, the restored Strack Pond, playgrounds and a historic carousel.
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Open daily; most NYC parks open 6 AM–1 AM
Free
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All ages.
Free
Open daily; most NYC parks open 6 AM–1 AM
80-30 Park Lane, 11415, in Kew Gardens, Queens.
No. Forest Park is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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