Flushing
Kids $2
Queens Botanical Garden
A 39-acre garden in Flushing with themed plantings, a bee garden and wide lawns that are easy for little legs. Families can join seasonal hands-on gardening programs for kids.
Flushing
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About Kissena Park
A 235-acre Queens park with Kissena Lake, a historic tree grove from a 19th-century nursery, a velodrome, playgrounds and nature trails.
- Kissena Lake
- Historic tree grove
- Bike velodrome
- Address
- 164-01 Booth Memorial Avenue, 11365
- Website
- nycgovparks.org
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Weekly schedule
Open daily; most NYC parks open 6 AM–1 AM
Cost
Free
Plan a visit
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Questions parents ask about Kissena Park
What ages is Kissena Park best for?
All ages.
How much does Kissena Park cost?
Free
What are the hours for Kissena Park?
Open daily; most NYC parks open 6 AM–1 AM
Where is Kissena Park?
164-01 Booth Memorial Avenue, 11365, in Flushing, Queens.
Is Kissena Park indoors?
No. Kissena Park is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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