Gantry Plaza State Park
State or Provincial Park and Scenic Lookout
Hunters Point, Queens
- Has a stamp of approval from The Corcoran Group and New York Habitat
- "beautiful views of the East River waterfront and Manhattan skyline."(4 Tips)"The best view of Manhattan hands down."(3 Tips)"Also, check out the awesome vintage pepsi cola sign!"(3 Tips)"Great spot for photos of the midtown skyline whether during the day"(2 Tips)
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- This park is a winner. Absolutely gorgeous view of the city skyline. Just an outstanding and lovely place to be. You will be in awe and amazed.
- Escape CardonaDecember 17, 2015I have been visiting this park for the last 10 years. Watched it grow into a massive park. One of my favorite places in NYC.The view of the skyline is awesome. Note:gets crowded , hard to park.Upvoted 2 weeks ago
- Abad MianAugust 10, 2014Views from the gantries is amazing. Nice cafe on the south end, LIC Landing, if you need a quick drink. Flea market on the northeast end of the park on summer Saturdays. Very clean and modern park.
- 陳雄暉 弟兄July 30, 2015Inoperable gantries frame the clean and tidy, well managed grounds -- less crowded during evenings -- displaying pano-romantic views of midtown Manhattan.
- The Corcoran GroupDecember 6, 2013Home to the famous Pepsi-Cola sign, this park as unbeatable views of Manhattan. When you want to take a romantic walk with your significant other, this is the place to do it.
- Randall HuntMay 31, 2015The market at the north end of the park is open every weekend from 9 to 6. Grab a meal to go and walk south to the ferry to get back to Manhattan.
- A wonderful park with magic views, and nice enjoyable seating areas and playground for children and dogs.
- Gantry State Park is situated on the East River and has some of the most beautiful views of Manhattan you will find anywhere in New York's outer boroughs.
- Keith McDonald CharlesMay 27, 2016A piece of Heaven in the middle of the city !! Pray that it stays like this ..my first day down here for this summer 29th May 2016....listening to Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
- Erica SklarAugust 9, 2014Best Park in the city. Playgrounds, dog runs, coffee, wine, beer and snacks, great views and my favorite, the water misters
- Scott SklarAugust 9, 2014No question this is the best Park I NYC. Tourists should come for the best photos of the city. Locals, you know what's up already!
- Berk KapiciogluSeptember 26, 2015You can volunteer here over the weekend to remove weeds, enjoy gorgeous views of Manhattan, watch birds shower in pools of water, and learn about the history of railroads in New York.
- Catch the eight-story Pepsi-Cola neon sign at the northern end of the park. Formerly on the rooftop of its bottling plant, now a familiar sight from the Upper East Side.
- Paige CSeptember 25, 2016Beautiful views, great places to relax and walk around! Love this spot for a picnic!
- IrmaZandl ZandlSlantJuly 11, 2015Gorgeous park. I love chilling out here. One of the best waterfronts in NYC.
- Sarmistha SahooMarch 16, 2016Best view of Manhattan hands down. A pleasure to live here and be able to view this everyday
- New York HabitatApril 21, 2014On the banks of the East River, this park is a the ideal spot to view Manhattan's skyline and to take a walk or jog with a friend.
- Great place to take a nice stroll with a date during the morning or evening - gorgeous views of the city and the Pepsi sign of course
- TenantKing.comJune 20, 2014It can get really hot out here during the summer, so after having taken a nice walk, you should check out Ice & Vice for some ice cream. It's only 0.2 miles away!
- Dirk von DiringshofenNovember 5, 2013Great spot for photos of the midtown skyline whether during the day, sunset or at night - and just a quick 5 min. ferry rise from 34th street!
- Some of my best memories and photos were taken in Gantry Park. Check out the playground or lay down for a nap. Make your own memories! <3 Gambit.
- Great views and terrific spot to picnic in the spring and summer!
- Great park with a scenic views! You'll spot the empire state & chrysler bldg on the other side! And the famous huge cola signage!
- Jillian JacksonOctober 29, 2013Just stand quietly at the end of the pier for a while. Just consider for a moment where you are. You are standing on history.you are gazing at a century of constant motion.
- John D'AmicoJanuary 23, 2016I love the view of the city especially at night and including the sunset.
- CompassMay 15, 2014Free outdoor concerts, playgrounds and mini sprinkler parks, and beautiful views of the East River waterfront and Manhattan skyline.
- Clara BayarriSeptember 22, 2014Great views of Manhattan across the East river. The Pepsi cola sign is a must see
- Abby H.July 28, 2011This park is directly across the river from the midtown skyline and has probably the best park views in ny city. Also, check out the awesome vintage pepsi cola sign!
- Come here after 8 for some peace and quiet and listen to the constant hum of the city.
- Brittany GoodwynAugust 16, 2014Best spot in Long Island City. It has a spectacular view of the city.
- Penelope KokkinidesApril 2, 2015What a view! My favorite park in the world. Love it -- spring, winter, summer fall. But ESPECIALLY spring.
- Amazing views of NYC's skyline, plenty of places to sit & relax, but also plenty of places to explore! Overall wonderful park.
- Billy TeelApril 17Delicious food, waiters are very attentive, and super nice atmosphere. Plus it’s all at an affordable price.
- Noel MJune 25, 2012best view of manhattan. very clean. bring some lunch and have a picnic while watching the sunset over manhattan
- Richard LowryMay 1, 2012Gantry State Park was constructed in 1994-98, around gantriest that were used to transfer freight cars off of barges carrying them to Long Island from railway termini in New Jersey.
- Queens LibrarySeptember 21, 2012Pop-up library coming here 9/22/12 @ 10am-3pm http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151150911814485.465327.9126734484&type=1 Admission is free.
- Ericka CFebruary 3, 2013Great for little kids with a rubber floor, lots of activities, and a great view of Manhattan. No swings though.
- Christine TranSeptember 10, 2016Family-friendly but few places to eat nearby unless you walk to the Vernon 7 stop.
- Rumor has it the northern portion of the park (from the Pepsi-Cola sign and up) will be opening on or around the 4th of July 2012...
- Parks & Trails New YorkMarch 2, 2015Gantry Plaza State Park is a participant in Parks & Trails New York's I Love My Park Day! Find more information by visiting www.ptny.org. Read more
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Gantry Plaza State Park
Center Blvd (btwn 46th & 48th Ave)
Queens, NY 11109
United States
Queens, NY 11109
United States
Closed until 8:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
(718) 786-6385
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