Forest Park

Week 33

The Two Racetracks

Horse Racing, also known as The Sport of Kings, has roots in NYC dating back to 1665. This week we'll do a loop visiting both Aqueduct Racetrack in Ozone Park and Belmont Racetrack on the Queens/Nassau border, home of the final leg of the Triple Crown. Turning the corner, we'll get a chance to explore the parks and residential neighborhoods surrounding JFK International Airport.

Neighborhoods Ocean Hill, Cypress Hills, Ozone Park, Lindenwood, Wakefield, Springfield Gardens, Brookville, Rosedale, Laurelton, Cambria Heights, Queens Village, Hollis, Jamaica, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, Glendale, Liberty Park

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Week 5

First Impressions - East Queens

Our initial look at East Queens starts with a ride out on the J train into Woodhaven to stretch some extra ground out of our 26.2 miles. Crossing through Hillcrest, Fresh Meadows and Douglaston, we graze up against the Nassau County border before turning south for Queens Village and Cambria Heights. Walking the length of Jamaica, we meet up with Myrtle Avenue and cut through Forest Park before heading home.

Neighborhoods Glendale, Richmond Hill, Jamaica, South Jamaica, St. Albans, Cambria Heights, Queens Village, Bellerose, Glen Oaks, Little Neck, Douglaston, Oakland Gardens, Fresh Meadows, Utopia, Hillcrest, Kew Gardens HIlls, Briarwood, Kew Gardens, Woodhaven

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Week 4

First Impressions - North Queens

Our first jaunt into North Queens starts with a passage on foot through Elmhurst and Corona. Cutting up through Flushing and taking a right at Spa Castle in College Point, we round the turn at Crocheron Park and Little Neck Bay. The route back takes us by the scenic Long Island Expressway and through Queens College.

Neighborhoods Liberty Park, Glendale, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens Hills, Flushing, Auburndale, Bayside, Bay Terrace, Clearview, Beechhurst, Whitestone, College Point, Rego Park, Middle Village

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