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Ehrenreich-Austin Playground

📍 Queens, NY

★4.5(276 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Free neighborhood playground in Queens with toddler and big-kid swings, monkey bars, basketball courts, bike and scooter space, summer sprinklers, and frequent LIRR train sightings.

✓ LIRR train views✓ Swings for all ages✓ Basketball court✓ Free entry✓ Maintenance notes✓ Forest Hills location
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★★★★★Featured review by Adriano Ercolani

Very nice playground, perfect for young children but also kids. Ald the trains passing next to it add some excitement. Friendly atmosphere, 5 minutes walking from the fanciest part of Forest Hills. Highly recommended.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for neighborhood families with mixed-age kids who want a convenient playground with multiple equipment types and the bonus of passing commuter trains. The LIRR train views are a consistent crowd-pleaser for younger children.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring water bottles — drinking fountains may need cleaning or be out of service
⏰Check restroom availability on arrival — portable facilities may replace the main bathrooms seasonally
đŸŽŸī¸The LIRR train sightings are a reliable draw for kids who love trains
🚗Basketball court is open alongside the playground for older kids and teens

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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276 Google reviews

Equipment for multiple age groups40%
LIRR train excitement30%
Good neighborhood location20%
Maintenance inconsistencies10%
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Adriano Ercolani

a year ago

★★★★★

“Very nice playground, perfect for young children but also kids. Ald the trains passing next to it add some excitement. Friendly atmosphere, 5 minutes walking from the fanciest part of Forest Hills. Highly recommended.”

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Jonathan C

a year ago

★★★★★

“This playground has everything for people of all ages to do. The play area is big and has swings, handballs, and many more. The LIRR trains pass through the playground. There are bathrooms for everyone to use.”

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Jim Ryan

4 years ago

★★★★★

“A nice small pocket park serving the very local area. Basketball 🏀 and kiddy park + lots of benches for we older folks.”

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Miguel Casanova Gomez

5 months ago

★★★★★

“It is a good place for the kids but need more Maintenance”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Ehrenreich-Austin Playground serves the Forest Hills area with five toddler swings, two full-size swings, monkey bars scaled for both age groups, a basketball court, and open space for bikes and scooters. LIRR trains pass directly alongside the park, a reliable highlight for train-loving kids. Summer sprinklers operate seasonally. Restrooms are on site, and availability can vary. The park sits five minutes on foot from Forest Hills main street.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday06:00 – 21:00
Tuesday06:00 – 21:00
Wednesday06:00 – 21:00
Thursday06:00 – 21:00
Friday06:00 – 21:00
Saturday06:00 – 21:00
Sunday06:00 – 21:00

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