Kissena Lake – Tranquility at its finest. Photo Credit: Liz Kim
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park may be New York City’s second largest park but the lesser-known Kissena Park (164th St & Oak Ave Flushing, NY 11358) boasts breathtaking foliage, a lake perfect for fishing, playgrounds, and plenty of fitness facilities. Tucked away in Auburndale, Kissena Park is just a short Q34 bus ride away from Main Street. But once you step onto the tranquil, open grounds, it’s hard to believe that you’re even remotely close to the chaos and sensory overload of Downtown Flushing.