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Juniper South Playground

📍 Queens, NY

★4.7(273 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Large neighbourhood park in Queens with separate play areas for toddlers through older kids, basketball and tennis courts, bocce, chess tables, and wide grass fields for picnics and frisbee.

✓ Great for all ages✓ Beautiful trees✓ Multiple sports courts✓ Spacious layout✓ Worth the trip
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★★★★★Featured review by Floressel Bordonado

Had a GREAT time with my grandchildren I love watching them enjoy the simple things in life running through the sprinklers riding on the swings and other things Juniper Park has to offer all ages instead of playing video games or tablets this era offersTheTthem many things but for them to be running and playing instead of games and headphones THAT'S LIFE LET'S MAKE THE BEST OF IT OLD MAN THAT CAN BARELY WALK but one foot in front of the other. Bye Enjoy Life don't STAY HOME GO OUT ENJOY THE DAY

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with mixed-age children who want a full outdoor day without driving far. The variety of sports courts suits older kids and adults, the shaded seating keeps younger ones comfortable, and the sprawling layout means nobody feels crowded. Worth the drive from other Queens neighbourhoods — reviewers say so themselves.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring a picnic — the large grass fields are well-suited to a full family spread
⏰Separate play zones mean toddlers and older kids each have age-appropriate equipment
đŸŽŸī¸The tree canopy provides shade across most of the park on hot days
🚗Check current equipment condition before long trips — some structures show age

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
★★★★★

273 Google reviews

Activities for every age group40%
Beautiful natural setting30%
Sports court variety20%
Spacious and uncrowded10%
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Floressel Bordonado

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Had a GREAT time with my grandchildren I love watching them enjoy the simple things in life running through the sprinklers riding on the swings and other things Juniper Park has to offer all ages instead of playing video games or tablets this era offersTheTthem many things but for them to be running and playing instead of games and headphones THAT'S LIFE LET'S MAKE THE BEST OF IT OLD MAN THAT CAN BARELY WALK but one foot in front of the other. Bye Enjoy Life don't STAY HOME GO OUT ENJOY THE DAY”

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Vicky Beverly

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Beautiful park with a variety of activities for people of all ages. Racquet, bocce, tennis, and handball courts. Beautiful playgrounds with a variety of activities for children of all ages. A huge grass field for picnics, frisbee and dogs everywhere! A proper kickball field and so much more. Lastly, there's the walk down memory lane of enjoying the sound of the ice cream truck coming around the corner with the heavily inflated prices.”

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Lori

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Very beautiful huge hometown park. Great park for little ones up to bigger kids. You feel like you're in the country when walking through the park with all the beautiful trees đŸŒŗ Love coming here with the kids.”

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Daniel

4 months ago

★★★★★

“My favorite place in Queens when the weather is nice. I have to drive here, but it's worth it.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Juniper South Playground covers an expansive site with multiple play zones divided by age, surrounded by tall mature trees providing natural shade. Sports options include racquet, bocce, handball, tennis, and basketball courts, plus a proper kickball field. Wide grass areas suit picnics, frisbee, and dogs. The tree canopy gives it a country feel with being a city park.

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