Hunter's Point South Park

Queens waterfront done right. That view of Manhattan is unreal—Empire State right across the water. Walking paths, playgrounds, basketball, dog run, food trucks along the street. The cantilevered overlook is the move, especially around sunset. Clean, never feels too crowded. 7 train a few blocks away. Solid spot.

Beautiful park with the best views of Manhattan. Lots of greenery, with surrounding outdoor activities/areas for just about everyone, pets included. Easily accessible from the highway or R/W trains.

Hunter’s Point South Park is one of the best spots in Long Island City to relax and take in amazing views of the Manhattan skyline. The park is beautifully designed with plenty of walking paths, open green spaces, and seating areas to just sit and enjoy the scenery. It’s peaceful during the day, perfect for a jog or a quiet stroll, and in the evening the view of the city lights across the East River is unbeatable.

Hunter’s Point Park is an absolute must-visit destination for families, friends, and anyone looking to enjoy a perfect day outdoors. This stunning waterfront park offers breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, making it one of the best spots in the city for photos, relaxation, or just soaking in the beauty of New York. One of the best things about this park is its vibrant atmosphere. Whether you're visiting on a weekend or a weekday, there's always something happening—from live DJ sets to outdoor yoga classes that draw crowds looking to unwind and have fun. The energy here is infectious, and it’s a fantastic place to meet new people or enjoy quality time with loved ones. For those who love exploring, the park offers easy access to the East River Ferry, where you can hop on a boat and take a scenic tour. You can even stop under the Brooklyn Bridge and explore more of the city’s iconic architecture. The park itself is a masterpiece, blending nature’s beauty with stunning urban design—lush greenery, modern walkways, and eye-catching skyscrapers create a picture-perfect setting. Whether you're picnicking, biking, or just strolling along the waterfront, Hunter’s Point Park never disappoints. It’s a true urban oasis that deserves all the praise. Highly recommend! 🚀🌆

I love this park. It has incredible views of the Manhattan skyline and has so much to do. Between its playground and fields, this park is just an experience you will never forget for your trip to LIC. Through rain, sun, or snow, the beauty of this park remains unmatched. It is unforgettable and a must do.

Hunter's Point South Park is an absolute gem! This waterfront oasis offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline that truly make you feel like you're in the heart of it all. The park is thoughtfully designed with something for everyone: fantastic playgrounds for kids, adult fitness equipment, a dedicated dog run, and even a basketball court. I especially loved the waterside promenade for leisurely strolls and the unique cantilevered platform that provides an even more stunning vantage point. The picnic terraces are perfect for enjoying a meal with that incredible backdrop. It's clear that this park was created with the community in mind, offering a clean, safe, and vibrant space for relaxation and recreation. It's easily accessible and a must-visit for locals and tourists alike. Five stars all the way!

What a great park right on the water, the cities on a remarkable job of establishing the prior environmental features such as wetland streams, buffers, etc. while at the same time offering a enjoyable experience for singles, families, etc. I would recommend it highly I think it’s better than Dumbo, but it’s not really a competition. Everybody has to go through what has been done before

Hunter's Point Park is breathtakingly beautiful. A 49-minute East River Ferry Ride from Wall Street or DUMBO is a great way to get here with scenic views all the way. The fare is $4.50 one way or $2.90 if a 10-trip pack is purchased. Each ticket has one free transfer so that you can go on additional adventures. The waterfront park - previously an abandoned post-industrial area - includes an inviting central green, children’s play areas, a waterside promenade, and a café plaza decked with benches, tables, chairs, and recently planted tulips that smiled as much as the faces of the people braving the strong winds and dipping temperatures. Visited: April 2025

Hunter's Point South Park is a great park to walk around, sit and people-watch, and enjoy the waterfront views. A local friend from the Bronx recommended this park and Gantry Plaza State Park (above Hunter's Point) to me for the views of midtown Manhattan, particularly at night, and my experience did not disappoint. We walked around on a Saturday evening right after sunset, and it was still super lively all around without feeling overly crowded. There were people on runs, people meandering about chatting or laying on the grass or bringing them to the dog run, kids playing on the playground, a few people finishing up fishing on the docks - it felt like the local community had all come out to enjoy the last rays of sunlight for the day. Lots of tables and chairs set up near the cafe, with fun music playing. Overall the park seems well-designed and well-maintained. I'd recommend checking it out!

I absolutely love it here. It's just film of life and a gorgeous view. Plus, access to the ferry! Grab a burger or something from one of the food trucks and just take in the scenery. I spent a lot of the summer here and it was one of the reasons summer was great. It's also very dog/family friendly.

Oh my goodness, I absolutely love it here. I'm kind of upset I didn't know this place existed until I visited it. I would definitely spent some summer days out here. It's so beautiful. It reminds me of a smaller version of Brooklyn Bridge Park. There is a sand area which the children seemed to adore. The NYC ferry is at this location. There was a DJ who was playing really good music. Shortly after the DJ left, there were free Latin dance classes which was nice. Frank Ottamanelli's restaurant is located in the park. There are other restaurants in the area. I was excited to discover this wonderful place which will be bookmarked for future visits.

What an amazingly beautiful park. Some of the best views of NYC. Lots of piers for you to relax. Lots of seating as well. Amazing time to visit this park, especially on nice weather.

Fantastic addition the the Long Island City waterfront park. This section wraps around the southern most tip of Long Island City offering many beautifully landscaped trails, benches, and scenic look out points. Great place to sit and relax and take in the NYC skyline view.

Beautiful spot! A great vantage point to see the skyline. There are benches and a nice path beneath it.

This time I drive to the park not taking ferry like last time. The parking spot is hard to find. The park is very busy and fully of people in the evening. Tons of dogs are walking around. Overall, I still like and happy to come to this park enjoy my Friday evening. Nice view and it's not too much tourist.

A lot of good views here. Hunter's Point South Park is nice. It seems popular with joggers. Dog friendly. The best part is looking across the East River. Convenient to get to by ferry. It basically is an addition to Gantry Plaza State Park. This is just to the south with a walkway along the river. Dogs are all over here. Everyone seems to have them. There's a dog park located here too. Across the river is a great view of Manhattan. The skyline from over here is spectacular. It's one of my favorite places in Long Island City. Recently they've added more to it. This is pretty close to the Vernon Jackson station.

Finally some upgrades to hunters point south park , more room for dogs , better secure fencing , benches for owners to sit and area is cleaner .

Great place to walk around and see the NYC skyline views. There is a dog park, children's playground, volleyball court, and bicycle trail. There's plenty of space and lots of grass to walk around or work out. There are two ferry spots here (long Island City and Hunter's Point) and the 7 train stop (Vernon Blvd) which is only one stop away from Grand Central. Hunter's point is the closest ferry. One of the best parks and places to walk around! There are few restaurants and supermarkets nearby to grab drinks and food.

A fantastic spot to spend your afternoon or evening. Plenty of space for kiddos to run around along with a playground. There's plenty os seating throughout including some tables and chairs if you want to share a meal. There are usually a ton of vendors along the Main Street to get food but there's also a lot of restaurants on nearby streets. Parking can be a challenge but if you're willing to walk a few blocks it's not bad. There are a couple parking ramps but I'm not sure how pricey they are. This is a great spot to bring guests visiting NY or come to view the sunset.

Very nice place to hang out with friends. Great view of the city and it's very peaceful. I was there yesterday with some friends of mine and they were having a great time. It's rained hard for a short time yesterday so I kinda got caught in the rain but it was all worth it. Definitely pay this place a visit when you have free time. I assure you you won't be dissapointed.

Nice playground along the East river in Long Island city. A rope jungle gym, swings, play area, and 2 basketball courts. A little on the small side on nice weekends due to the the play ground bring inside a small fenced in area and almost little to no shade from 10am on. Nice views of the manhattan skyline.

Never known such a park existed until I came here on a picnic date. Despite all of the new luxury residential development going on in LIC (might I add overdeveloped), they made this park along the riverside really nice for the future community. Great views of Manhattan Island, plenty of green grass to have a picnic, and there's a playground for kids, designated small dog park and large dog park. There's a pretty large sand pit for beach volleyball and there's a designated ferry stop so this area is easily accessible from like 34th Street dock for $2.75. Definitely worth coming over and spending a day soaking in the views and nature.

Great views of the east side of Manhattan. You're pretty much flush with Midtown/the Empire State Building. It's a ferry stop. There's a ton of grass to just lay out. There's sand volleyball. And they've got relatively clean bathrooms.

Awesome park with great views and NYC ferry landing. I was lucky enough to get a tour of this park by the organization that spearheaded the development of the park, ferry, surrounding neighborhood and park/waterfront amenities. The NYC ferry drops you right into the park and there is a food and beverage stand with decent eats and drink. There are public picnic tables available as well as plenty of benches and trees to picnic under. The park has workout equipment, natural water marshes, and interesting and dynamic art pieces. Kayak landing coming soon! The main thing this park has, however, is striking views of the city. Come and see the gem, you won't regret it!

The development in this part of town on the waterfront is amazing for the community. The Manhattan views are just fantastic if you're a photographer. The awesome part about this part of the park is this is where you can catch the ferry and go straight to 34th street. There's playgrounds for your kids and playgrounds for your dogs. You will not find parking at all trust me take the train here. They maintenance the park very well but watch out for the rats at night by coffeed. There are a ton of food vendors over here so if you need a quick bite to eat then you've come to the correct place. I do feel that if you're new to the area, which I am not there should be better directions on how to get here. Besides the Manhattan views just wait until they finish with the other side of the land you will have some sick views of Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This area will soon look like battery park city.

Just the perfect public haven. I love this newly develop park. An extension of the Gantry State Park. It has food and drinks concession stands, a ferry service, a performance stage, basketball and volleyball courts, playground , clean bathrooms , water fountains, humongous grass fields , bike, walk, jog lanes and the best view of the Manhattan skyline. I came here to watch the pre-taping of one of the July 4th show segments. It is a " happy to be here" feeling when you spend time even for a short while in this place. When you visit, you can't resist to wait and see the sundown. You will feel how breathtaking the city's skyline view is. Lots of picnic tables too for a family or group outing.

I see this park as my backyard because I have been living in LIC for over 12 years. I see it grow and become popular. The view of this park is stunning and there are always a lot of fun events for families or adults. Sadly, it can get really crowded on summer nights or any days w nice weather. Packed w people from other boroughs or countries. Also, dog poops everywhere. Watch out!! lol

So like always we always end up places not planning anything. Tonight we went to Hunters Point Park, saw the city bikes and I wanted to ride it, and we did. It was both of our first time was a great experience I rode all around the park and on the street. It was so much fun would definitely do this again . Pay with your credit card at the kiosk and unlock your bike .....

Not that I needed another reason to love this park but its recently been updated and they have extended the park all the way to the very end to the most southern point towards Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Now the views are even more spectacular, there's more green space, another workout area, more romance, more activities, more of everything! Love the added space.

Came here to hangout with friends enjoy the view and take pictures. Great view of NYC skyline. Will not disappoint. If your in the area I highly recommend you stop by to check it out. Very serene and relaxing to even just sit by the water. Hidden gem of QUEENS NYC!

beautiful near the water, beautiful blooms and trees, great promenade - which is 5 stars - rest of the area needs more things to do - clean bathrooms but the problem with this area is there are virtually no stores or cafes. It's very barren and they need to develop the real estate more. No good grocery store either.

Had reservations at a nearby restaurant and arrived 45 minutes early, so decided to drive around and came upon this gorgeous park. Parked the car, and took a walk through, over looking the stunning Manhattan skyline. This park was perfectly designed with seating area's , playground, dog park, and a view to die for. It makes you realize people come from all over the world to see the beauty of New York and for those that live here it's pretty amazing just to sit back and take in the sight of the greatest city in the world from a park bench located in Long Island City.

Absolutely breath-taking view, trendy, family-oriented! Love the place. So much More and better food than 2 years ago. Too crowded now tho. Great location n great investment!

Memories by the water. Waterfront park overlooking the east river with views of the Ed Koch and Williamsburg bridges, take a step back and appreciate the concrete jungle that's formed before your eyes. Clean. LIC stop on the East River ferry. This is home to the infamous 'pepsi cola' sign you've been seeing on the FDR. Multiple fishing docks that stretch into the river. Equipped with children's playground and jungle gym. Park close at midnight. Perfect for dates or a small family outing. Though this is still a work in progress with historical sites and libraries coming into shape, I can't wait to see the further expansions.

I visited Hunters Point while staying in Brooklyn. It's beautiful and clean. There are pedestrian and bike paths, a playground, picnic terraces, wooden seating areas, and grassy area. It's quite a treat as you'll be mesmerized by the beautiful views of Manhattan's skyline and the East River. Definitely swing by if you're in the area.

It's gorgeous over here. At night the skyline is beautiful. There are restaurants and shops across the street. The park is clean and maintained well. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because it gets extremely packed with people on the weekends, almost like a tourism attraction. Other than that it's a nice place.

New and Wonderful contemporary urban waterfront park in a new neighborhood with some of the best Manhattan views anywhere. Designed and funded by thevbest in classic Relatedv Group, this waterfront park is also accessible by train and ferry. With a dog park, performance area, outdoor beer garden, children's play area and turfed "green space", its both a terrific community gathering space and a fun destination for a beer and to watch the sun set over the majestic New York skyline. Local restaurants are a few blocks away.

Great free public space, right on the water, overlooking Manhattan. Did I mention it was free? Clean, safe, lots of kids, lots of dogs, lots of food/desert vendors. Great place to spend the day.

Beautiful waterfront park at the edge of Western Queens overlooking Midtown East Manhattan's skyline. Easily identifiable Midtown East Manhattan landmarks and renowned buildings are: Empire State Building, United Nations, Chrysler Building, and Citigroup. Green, green scenery as the center is a huge artificial circular turf area and other areas are real grass. Artificial grass is not only used for baseball or football stadiums but also parks for its low maintenance. Think green. No insects, no lawn mowing, no brown discoloring, no water required, and no weeds. Low maintenence for artificial grass. Clean park. Plenty of seating to intake a moment of life's reflection in stillness. The moment of calm. Hunters Point South Park connects adjacent to Gantry Plaza State Park where the relic Gantry cranes are painted orange written "Long Island." It exemplifies of what community is and a local community united together working for a better environment and better world. There is also waterside promenade that is beautiful. Great for children as there is also a small children's playground. A dog park also exist for dog lovers' precious dogs to freely roam. Adjacent to Hunters Point South is a outdoor cafe, Coffeed LIC Landing. Note: Must bring a camera, sunscreen, sun glasses, sneakers and must leave your life's troubles and worries behind. Hunters Point South Waterfront Park is very accessible in the proximity of East River Ferry. This park is a a bit of walk from 7 train Vernon Boulvard/Jackson Avenue, but on weekends the 7 train does not always operate.

A very nice getaway in the city. Only spent a few minutes but will be going back with my daughter next week. One of the better parks to relax in nyc. Great view. Like a picnic?..This would be the place

Great dog park. Two areas one for big dogs one for little, all concrete which is gray if your dog doesn't like running on bark. Only negative is parking in the area is really difficult.

What a spot. On a warm evening the breeze coming off the river is perfect as you gaze at the cacophony of lights on the other side. Perfect views of the Chrysler and Empire State Bulldings. Happy doggos and kiddos are everywhere. Great vibes.

This is a beautiful park. It's very clean and well maintained. Lots of places to run around and play for kids and adults, as well as magnificent views of the city. Coffeed had a stand to get some food and drink, and the ferry is right there to take you into Manhattan. The only downside is that parking is pretty tough. Definitely a nice place to spend the day, though.

Great views of Midtown from this beautiful green space. Never too crowded, but bring a sweater even in the spring/fall, as it can get chilly at almost any time if the year.

Thanks so much for having a dog park! I hope the northern end of Greenpoint will get a dog park soon! If you agree, please visit www.change.org and sign the petition "Create a New Dog Park on the Northern End of Greenpoint". Thank you so much!

Sure, it lacks the history (and the sheer acreage) of Central Park, but Hunters Point South is a gem in its own right. Bring a book, bring a dog -- bring a kid, if you must -- and you might spend half a day here enjoying all that HPS has to offer: 1. The view. There's no better place in all of NYC to view the Manhattan skyline from ground level. You're basically parallel with 38th Street, so you can take in the full sweep from South Ferry to Central Park South. Come at sundown, grab a seat along the river, and get ready for an inspiring show. 2. The dog runs. Overprotective soccer moms have ruined Gantry State Park just to the north, but HPS is dog friendly, and the two dog runs get a lot of use. There's also plenty of shade inside the run, which is pretty scarce in a park where newly planted trees don't offer much of a canopy (yet). 3. The playgrounds. NYC should win a prize for its creative playground equipment, and HPS is no exception. The playground here is big and whimsical and inviting enough that I often see grown-ups hogging the slides. 4. The ball field. It's a big circle covered in Astroturf, and it attracts every kind of "sport," from cricket to kite-flying. Weekends can get very crowded. There's a grassy hill on the south side, planted with a few small trees -- if you're lucky, you can grab a spot in the shade to read your book and watch a game of soccer. 5. The sport court. It's got your standard basketball hoops, plus a decent selection of outdoor workout equipment where young guys like to impress their ladies (and check out each other's pecs). Think Venice Beach with a NY accent. 6. The beach. You can't dip your toes in the water, but right by the ferry stop is a big, triangular sandbox that's great for beach volleyball and building castles. They somehow manage to keep the sand really clean, which is a miracle in itself. 7. The food & drink. LIC Landing is a great restaurant/coffee shop right by the ferry dock. Burgers and beer start around $7, and service is friendly if not quick. You order at the walk-up window, then take your food to the expansive seating area under a big canopy right that water's edge. On weekends, there are usually competing food/ice cream trucks at the eastern border of the park. 8. The restrooms. Okay, toilets aren't an "attraction," per se, but the restrooms here merit a mention just because they're clean and functional and you won't find homeless people in their underwear taking a bath in the sink. 9. The ferry. If you arrive via the 7 train, you can depart on the ferry (or vice-versa), with stops in Midtown, Williamsburg, Dumbo, the Seaport, and Governor's Island. HPS isn't huge, but it packs in a lot of features and so far, at least, it rarely seems overcrowded. Definitely one of the Top 5 parks in the entire city.

Awesome park area has developed here, nice to walk around and just look out over the river. It's home to a sign with an iconic soda brand. No Coca-Cola here, Pepsi ok?

Nice place to have sightseeing in long island. Its great to take pictures and enjoy a walk with your family and pets. Definitely a hidden gem to visit as a tourist and spend great time.

The dog park was a great space! Friendly people and dogs; my 5 year old Boston Terrier loved running around and playing. I like that there's a water feature inside and some pools that the dogs can use, along with a water fountain for people to refill or clean water bottles/bowls. And it has some shade covering with benches, which was great on a hot July day.

Gotta love the views! Manhattan from a lovely angle and plenty of space to walk around. Nicely integrated with the waterfront housing, it all feels like one big yard.

Beautiful park but the most disgusting bathrooms I have ever been in! Seems like it is never clean!

Majestic view of Manhattan. Summer movies are fun. Suggestion: shine a light after summer movies are over so people can find their things on the grass. Another suggestion: Don't block the skyline with the movie screen. Another suggestion: Keep bathrooms open til after movies are over if you don't want people peeing in your bushes.

HPSWP (yup, just did that) is just below GPSP but the transition is seamless other than the sign, but it's just as beautiful, albeit with an abrupt and ugly end.

This review is for the playground only, not the entire park. Playground is really an amazing place. It's probably in the top three playgrounds I've ever visited in NYC. Yes, location is incredible. Playground equipment is cutting age. BUT, the thing that just amazes me, and why I don't give it five stars: no toddler swings. Incredible. There are two big kid swings. Two. And there are two swings for special needs kids. Great. But what about the wee little ones? No swings for them? Hard to believe. Anyway, still an incredible playground.

This is a huge, nice waterfront park with an amazing view of Manhattan. They have so many different sections and attractions when you come here. So far I have seen that the park has sandy area, basketball court, huge turf area, kids playgrounds, gated dog run areas, and more! There's even a drink spot here that serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Another plus that it's in the proximity of the East River Ferry. The park is in a great community and is clean, great for dogs, and it has a fair amount of traffic. You can probably find a buddy for your dog or kids in less than a second when you come here. Lots of people walking their pets around this park and very friendly people. Hunters Point South Park is also extremely close to Gantry Plaza State Park. Some people consider the two the same. They are right next to each other.

Went to the Hunter's Point Park South along the river on the weekend and it was great. Everything was clean and well maintained. It was very modern and there were many attractions. There were lots of dogs in the dog park. It was the most interesting dog park as it had little hills for the dogs to run up. It was almost like a skate park. There were lots of places to sit or lie down on the grass. There were a couple of children's playgrounds to choose from as well. Children's playgrounds have come a long way. It is not just slides and swings anymore. There were some basketball courts as well. Lots of friends, young families and couples hanging out, or people with their dogs. It was a very relaxing atmosphere and the view of skyline was amazing! There was also a East Ferry service available to go across to midtown or downtown.

Took a walk around after dinner. Best views of the Manhattan skyline, nice and new facilities and a lot of things to do. It was crowded when we went but still had a good time.