by NY State Parks
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A Long Island City waterfront park with restored gantry cranes, a tot lot playground, a fishing pier, mist fountain and famous views of the Manhattan skyline.
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Open daily dawn to dusk
Free
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All ages.
Free
Open daily dawn to dusk
4-44 47th Road, 11101, in Long Island City, Queens.
No. Gantry Plaza State Park is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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