| Queensbridge Park | |
|---|---|
| River Park (former) | |
 A jogging path in Queensbridge Park. TheQueensboro Bridge is visible at left. | |
  Location inNew York City | |
| Location | Long Island City,Queens,New York City,United States |
| Coordinates | 40°45′23″N73°56′56″W / 40.75639°N 73.94889°W /40.75639; -73.94889 |
| Area | 20.34 acres |
| Created | 1939 |
| Operated by | New York City Department of Parks and Recreation |
Queensbridge Park, named for the nearbyQueensboro Bridge, is a 20.34-acre (8.23 ha)city park along theEast River inLong Island City,Queens,New York City. The park is a primary place of recreation for residents ofQueensbridge Houses and has a riverfront promenade, baseball diamonds, running paths, lawns and areas for picnicking.[1]
TheNew York City government acquired the land on which Queensbridge Park lies in 1939, the same year theQueensbridge Houses across Vernon Boulevard opened. WhileNew York City Housing Authority had jurisdiction over the land, it was operated by theNew York City Department of Parks and Recreation.[1] From the 1950s to the 1970s, the park was known as "River Park", in reference to theEast River that runs next to it.
During construction for the63rd Street Tunnel, which was completed in 1989, a 60-by-90-foot (18 by 27 m) combined ventilation structure and emergency exit was constructed in the park.[2]
In 2014, a large seawall was constructed against the East River to protect against erosion. The project also created a 6 feet (1.8 m) wide promenade which was named for longtime park advocate Elizabeth McQueen.[1]
In 2019, the park was used in the filming of the filmClifford the Big Red Dog.[3]
Queensbridge Park is the venue for numerous summertime live concerts, with music ranging from R&B to Latin. It also serves as the home of the QueensbridgeLittle League.[4]
