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Running Map - Astoria Park

Queens: Cunningham Park, Flushing Meadows Park, Alley Pond Park, Astoria Park, Forest Park, Kissena Park, Crocheron Park, Throgs Neck Park - Cross-Island Bike Path

Astoria Park

Astoria Park is a wonderful resource for Queens runners and those Manhattanites willing to cross the Triborough Bridge. There are a few miles of paved paths within the relatively small 65-acre park. You’ll experience the wonderful view of the city skyline and Triborough Bridge and the ambiance that park running provides. In addition, there is Queen’s largest public swimming pool, which was host to the Olympic Trials in 1936 and 1964.

Around the Park

Many people tend to run the perimeter of the park, which is approximately 1.5 miles around. Another version, which cuts off the southeast corner shortens the run to about 1.4 miles (yellow line).

The Track

Astoria Track

For runners, one of the big attractions is the 400m all-weather track located on the south side of the park. It is common to find groups of runners completing speed workouts on the track.

Talk with other runners about Astoria Park at our message board.

Directions

Running: From Randall’s Island, take the Triborough Bridge bike path east towards Queens.
Public Transportation:Take the Q19A bus to Hoyt Avenue. Or, take the N or W train to Ditmars Boulevard. Walk west.