As long as Ive been in New York City I had never visited this park, until recently. Queens isnt a borough I venture through often, but this is a very beautiful spot here.This is an absolutely beautiful park, which offers some amazing views of Manhattans skyline on the East Side, along with Roosevelt Island and the Ed Koch/59th Street/Queensboro Bridge! The very known PepsiCola sign can be found here as well.Its a great place to come if you want to relax, as theres seating area with wooden benches to lay out on, along with an area with a table and stool seats as well, or if you just want to capture some amazing photos from this area.Im not sure on how congested this area can become, but upon my visit it was very minimal. It was completely opposite of what you experience at sat The Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Beautiful Scenery! Beautiful atmosphere! Historical monuments included. Great for a nice walk with family friends or pets or all. Parking on street available. Get in where you fit in. Food trucks remain in area: great food bring cash only a few accept cash app! I used this beautiful scenery for scene 1 of my Believers video which was shot by Kingdom Time Ent. Visit for yourself im sure it will be a awesome and peaceful experience!!! LOVE was in the air!

I think this is my favorite park in NYC. The views of the Manhattan skyline are unparalleled. I came with my roommate for the sunset (coincidentally) and the progression was gorgeous. I’m so glad I made it here. I’m going to bring friends who visit me here from now on. I can’t say enough good things about this place. It would be a fantastic to propose to your significant other, if that says anything about the view.

Must see when in Queens. Great neighborhood, view of New York skyline is breathtaking. Went at dusk, didnt let us down. Parking is tough to find, so might think of subway or uber to get there. Had to walk about 4 blocks after looking for about 20 minutes until got lucky and found a spot.

We love coming to the park! The views are amazing! There are plenty of places to eat in the neighborhood and there’s a ton of food trucks if you want to go real casual. The ferry is here to get to Manhattan and Brooklyn and Astoria, Soccer fields playgrounds basketball courts and everything you need to have fun!

This park just keeps getting better somehow. The views are amazing. The people are awesome. They have endless different kinds of seating and food/drink options. Dog park, playground, docks with people fishing. Its just everything you could want in one place. Only downside as others have said is parking. You might have to walk like 5-10 minutes from your car but thats not too bad. All in all 10/10

There are wonderful views of the east side of Manhattan from this place. The park is also accessible by ferry in addition to the subways and buses.

Good place in the busy city area, as theres seating area with wooden benches to lay out on, along with an area with a table and stool seats as well. Can get capture some amazing NY Views from this area. Just a few minutes away from subway station by walk.

Ample room to walk with clean piers and a cozy open air coffeeshop and korean inspired meals.

In love with this park. Magnificent view of Manhattan specially during sunset. Hard to find a park many food trucks around. There is a park for kids, a place to play volleyball, and many different seats style to enjoy the view

Fresh air. Prec-Covid; dancing and activities almost every day if the week. Post COVID: still freshest air 7 minutes away from Midtown by 7 train or ferry. Dog parks, well maintained parks, astroturf for karate, yoga, weights, dancing, soccer, all kinds of activities, fishing, beach volleyball, all sorts of filming... Just lots of fun.

Nice park with great views of Manhattan. On Saturday you can find a row of food trucks parked so you can get lunch on the park.

One of the best view of the New York Skyline a view worth visiting. It’s 40 min drive from Long Island there isn’t much parking available but the view is just mind blowing

Love this place. Perfect for alone time/family time/dates. Very peaceful. The view is amazing. There are great food trucks around with different cuisines.

One of the best place to take your dog, relax and have breakfast with your loved one while enjoying a great view of Manhattan on the other side of the East river.

I love this park so much!Its scenic, it has a the most perfect view of Manhattan skyline, its clean, its got plenty of space for picnics and outdoor fun. Lots of seating areas as well.You cant go wrong with Gantry!

Beautiful park with beautiful views of the city and skyline. Really good eats food trucks galore

Its such a lovely park with ample space to relax with hammocks and grass areas by the water. My only issue is there are no bathrooms. Well...there are but they must be closed due to Covid which makes going there for a wine filled afternoon difficult because there is nowhere to go. :(

The view is breathtaking. There are a few playgrounds along the coast line, a sand area to play beach volleyball, and a lot of space to have a picnic on the grass.

Work near the area I stop by to have lunch. Nice view of the city. Lots venues in the area. Must stop by take in the scenery.

My favorite place in all of NYC! The park is modern, great for couples, families, friends, ANYONE. So good to impress your tourist friends/families because the skyline is stunning of midtown. Parking is tough.

Beautiful views of Manhattan Island. Nice and quiet. Parking is tough to find on a Friday night and am sure through the weekend too. Public transport is recommended.

Whether you’re visiting NYC or a New Yorker, you’ve GOT to check this place out, it’s beautiful and super lively. Best view of the city anywhere

Beautiful family Park with a place for dogs to play. There is a ferry stop here that can take you to Manhattan etc. The view of the East River here is beautiful.

Great place to go for a walk,take the ferry to get there. All around great experience.

Gantry Plaza State Park is located in Long Island City in Queens and is a great park with a lot of family-friendly activities with a dog park, sand volleyball, dining, open spaces, and with some of the best views of the Manhattan skyline, especially at sunset. There is also a ferry that goes across to Manhattan, but is also conveniently located near a couple of subway stops. Entrance to the park is free. Its a former dockyards so it is interesting to see how they have repurposed the area into something everyone can use. There is free parking located nearby on the street.

Beautiful sites. Amazing sunset. Great places around to eat. Went on a weekend in Aug and it was crowded. Most people kept their masks on, and try to maintain that social distance.

Very nice modern park with many activities going on. there are two childrens parks and an opened field to sit down and have a picnic. only downside is that there needs more police or security presence. there were many people openly smoking marijuana and drinking beer.

Absolutely beautiful park. Must visit if you are in town and looking for the best view of the Manhattan skyline. Very well maintained and clean. Over the years it has gotten more and more crowded as people find out about this place... so actually on second thought, please dont come ;)

I took my kids and my wife to gantry state park. We looked it up on mommy Poppins, and Read a great review. We thought it be different to see a park that wasn’t Central Park! We were staying in Queens, so it was easy to get there, the parking was $10, unbelievable, and my kids I love the park! I have two boys age 2 and four. Howeverkread a great review. We thought it be different to see a park that wasn’t central park! We were staying in Queens, so it was easy to get there, the parking was $10, unbelievable, and my kids love the park! I have two boys age 2 and 4. It was a lot of fun for many different ages, and the park faced the river and the Manhattan skyline! It was wonderful. It’s an award-winning part designed by a famous architect, and was well worth our time. We wish we had time to take the ferry from there, but will plan to do so the next trip.

One of my go to place in queens. Always relaxing to walk by the water or just sit there and look at amazing view of Manhattan.

Great park along the East River with wonderful views of Manhattan, walking paths, green space, benches, and a play ground. Great spot to visit!

Nice place to go and see how Beautiful the city you live in....The view is gorgeous!

Favorite park in the city- about one mile long with many seating options, plenty of alcoves, cute walkways and all mirroring the Manhattan skyline. Bathrooms about halfway through the park, food options, water taxi, volleyball and other active play areas.

Nice area for a walk, saw a lot of people not wearing mask, and some people enjoying herbal recreation, but the pier was nice to walk on and take photos.

Hello, l am an 8 year old and I love this park!!! Some stuff are missing though, such as monkey bars but there is rock climbing, sprinkles, swings, tall spider web and more.I enjoy coming here and I definitely recommend it to all kids in the neighborhood.

I was asked for my hand in marriage this day. Perfect view. Perfect engagement

Peaceful, relaxing and a great view. A nice romantic scenery.

Peaceful area in the mornings. Nice place to go for a walk or run or just sit down and relax. Great spot for 4th of July fireworks.

Beautiful park. Grew up having family reunions and picnics here. Lot of great memories. A must do when in the area.

Wow! Awesome place to visit with friends and family. Very clean and safe. Wonderful place to spend walking along the east river.

Love it has great views of the city an nice parks for kids dogs an workout. It also has a spot where you can get food an they have food cart along the sidewalk

Gorgeous location, exclusive view of the Empire Building! Perfect for Photos, TikToks, Instagram, etc!

Gantry Plaza State Park is a beautiful place to eacape the hustle and bustle (sort of) with a nice riverside walk. It is clean and well maintained with space to picnic on the lawns or even enjoy some public hammocks.

Such a relaxing beautiful spot in Long island City the best views of Manhattan in my opinion this is the side of the river you want to be on an excellent restaurants and living spaces all right here.

I grew up here and watched the development of this park...Changing a very industrial and factory heavy neighborhood to a flourishing and rich one. Love spending my time here to reflect and think. Also makes for a great spot to have your engagement and wedding photos here.

Beautiful scenery. Laid back collection or piers. Ample bench seating . Great panoramic view of city. Lots and lots of food trucks . Wide range of food options. Great for everyone .

Lovely spot for a walk (with lots of cloth if you coming in winter). Beautiful views of the New York City scape. Come in the evening to see every lit up or come just before sunset to see the beautiful orange glow envelope the city. The Pepsi is a must see so make sure you walk along the river path and not miss it.

Love this park. Born and raised in NYC and this is one the few parks I’m proud to visit.Clean, lots of food trucks, dog friendly- and an amazing view.There’s a good bit of residential parking as well and a few lots! A playground for kids and tons of space to tan and have a picnic.

Overall great park. The food trucks are awesome and the coffee shop is great here too. Beautiful Manhattan skyline views, really well kept and clean park. Many interesting areas to walk around and sit/lie down.

The Manhattan skyline is perhaps its biggest attraction. But, you can also jog, ride a bike, or sit on one the many benches to read, or hold that special someone close to you while you gaze at the stars at night. .... JM.

Great view of the Empire State Building and United Nations... Different view compared to 25 years ago. They were once majestic on their own.

Fantastic views of Manhattan across the East River, throw in a little history from the signs placed strategically around the park to learn about the Pepsi Sign or the actual Long Island Rail Road Gantries the Rail Road that built Long Island City it is all worth the visit. Come by NYC Ferry, come in the evening to get some great City skyline night shots.

First time going there nice place to relax chill walk chill plenty of food trucks excellent hopefully everything is much better next year then this coronavirus messed everything up !!

Beautiful, Great atmosphere awesome scenary. Near by restaurants. Love it

This park is absolutely great!!! And its greatness does not merely lay in the park itself. Its greatest asset is of course the view on the Manhattan skyline. Every day different, never boring. It is no wonder that this park has turned into a hotspot for photoshoots, wedding proposals and film locations. Its easy to get there with the subway (Vernon Boulevard on the 7 line) but even easier via the ferry (Hunters point South and Long Island City are both in the park).

Magnificent Manhattan views. Full of seats and places to relax. Also a good walk with views. I loved it!

I love the scenery! Very close to my workplace that I can take a walk whenever I need to cool my head. Plenty of activities you can do for all ages. There are lots of restaurants and cafes around the area.

I love the fact that the industrial artifacts are preserved and repurposed in the new design, great land escape and choices of plants as well. The view of the city is amazing

It is a relaxing space. A lot of food trucks hear by. Great place for sun bath. Have outdoor cafe near the ferry station.

This is a nice park. There is a lot of space to move around and see the views. Parking is very limited in the area, so come by public transit or pay for a garage. There are great piers that let you have great scenes of Manhattan and the bridges.

Relaxing, beautiful scenery...just aweaome place to be

Lovely park, great out door area, well kept and beautifully scaped. Not too busy as it is quite spacious, nice play areas. Great for a walk and amazing views of Manhattan!

Probably the best view of Manhattans midtown from Queens. I would recommend visiting this park during dusk. The sunset makes Manhattans Highline amazing. The view of the Empire States reflection on the East River is amazing. There is a fenced dog park for your dog. For kids, there is a protected playground. Also, volleyball net and Basketball court are available for quality time. I do recommend to visit the PEPSI-COLA sign. It is breath-taking. Street PARKING is hard to find especially during evening time. Paid parking is available almost every other street. Food truck and ice cream trucks are there for your convenience.

Beautiful park, especially at night time .

Great park! This park with provide you with some of the most beautiful skyline views! Also it’s well maintained, very spacious, and a perfect place to have a picnic, hang out with friends, take your children to, or take a stroll.Also the famous Pepsi-cola sign is here! I’ve definitely experienced some of the best sunsets from this park... a must-see if you venture out to LIC or live in the area. Just a heads up - It DOES get crowded the the weekends!

This is an amazing place for a walk, run, or just to sit down and relax. This place has good stand for on the go food. Has a great view of the city.

I absolutely love this park and the new part of it. I cant wait for the summer to come and enjoy this beauty even more. Family friendly, with running track (although shared with other things), dog park, great for a picnic date.

Beautiful park and vistas. Some cool architecture and landmark signage

This place is always amazing. I recommend going here for anyone who is visiting NY.

Just a little slice of heaven here in LIC so chill great food right on site cant go wrong great date location and family chill spot

Very nice State Park in a great area of Queens with an incredible view to Manhattan.

Parking is the only knock, but to me its like a central park in Queens but with a view and better food options and vibe!

Something like a modern Queens oasis and a very lovely park - various areas to sit or picnic, great for walking or biking along, dog friendly (some areas more than others), kid friendly - with a lovely view of Manhattan across the river. Accessible by various means - bikes/rideshares, subway (~10 min walk), ferry boat - with limited street parking (like everywhere else in NYC, to be fair). There are a handful of food establishments nearby and Vernon Blvd is fairly close for additional options. Manhattan is across the river, as well.

Love this park! Have a lot of spaces to rest. Chairs, beaches, seats, tables, grounds, playground, water, views are perfect. So relax to get fresh air..

View is beautiful. Clean. Good food and dessert . Perfect for walking. My favorite place.

Clean and along the water. Great views of Manhattan.

Nice and great place to visit very clean and fresh air.

Love this park! Well kept and beautiful skyline views.

What a very nice park that has everything! Grassy areas for walking, playing ball, biking or just laying down to relax. Theres an area set up for beach volleyball and this park has hammocks! There are hammocks! Theres also plenty of picnic tables, rest rooms, a place to order food and drinks right in the park. The only thing I didnt see are grills for cooking barbecue, but hey this is a fun place to hangout, workout or just relax!

Get a gorgeous view of night time Manhattan Skyline

One the most important places to visit for any photographer. And the best place to relax

Great for water front walk.

Amazing! loved the ferry. there were so many paths. enjoyed it.

Views of Manhattan are amazing. Great place to have a picnic.

I enjoy the atmosphere. You can spend a wonderful time with yourself, family and friends.

Its always good to spend some time at Gantry. Now its full of food trucks and wayyyyyy to many cars. No parking, but its cool if you dont mind the walk.

Beautiful view of the outside of Manhattan. Plenty of comfortable chairs and space for activities. A must see for visiting the Queens

One of the latest additions to NYCs growing list of parks and green spaces blends old industrial relics with new architectural details. Panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline make for a great backdrop at sunset and although you can get there by subway, the NYC ferry ride is the way to go. Theres a dog run, playgrounds, places to eat and a newly constructed path to explore the re-established wetlands.

Great place to hang with family and friends.

Very enjoyable outdoors area, solo or with friends and family. Beautiful views and relaxing environment.

Great Park with an amazing view of the New York Skyline. Good restaurants around and lot of recreational areas. You can also see more and more of the long island city skyline.

Really nice waterfront space with grassy areas and plentiful seating. Very well designed

Beautiful romantic lots of restaurants water taxi nice for walking a dog or couples or even families you can view the city look at the beautiful water etc

Great for public events, Such a relaxing spot for New Yorks people since our daily life is so hectic. Come and enjoy the Manhattan skyline, but keep this place a best-kept secret. Dont forget to take your buddies along with you. Youll enjoy a lot in a company rather than being alone the whole time in a such amazing park.

Beautiful place to see. Clean, open air, beautiful sites, peaceful, dog & child friendly.

Serenity. This is a great place for mindful walking. The east river gives amazing sounds to walk by. The cityscape of manhattan looks stunning at day and night. The parks and landscaping, sitting arrangements are just great. One of must visit place in NY. There are many open siiting places. Good one for the picnic and just sway by east river walking.

Just checking out the culture and boroughs of NY cool place for business once I figure things out

This place is great! I dont remember this even existing five years ago, and now its a beautiful park that seems super modern and well maintained! From awesome grass hills to relax and Adirondack chairs to chill in, the whole park is pretty much everything you could aks for. I really loved the ease of the ferry stop to get you easily from there to BK or Manhattan in a few min! As far as NYC parks, this one ir right up there with Central Park as a great place to kill an afternoon lounging - dont forget to hit up the ice cream truck!

We went on a Tuesday so there weren’t as many people and there was a lot of space. It wasn’t overcrowded like it usually is. Park is clean and top-tier