Description:
This 1,255-acre park in New York City has recreational, historical and environmental significance. The park is home to Queens Theatre in the Park, the Queens Museum of Art, the New York Hall of Science and "Terrace on the Park". Its big space attracts thousands of visitors for weekend picnics, festivals, strolls, soccer games and other activities. The park hosts several festivals including the Dragon Boat Festival and the Colombian Independence Day Celebration.