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Enjoy spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, restored gantries, and recreational facilities at this 12-acre park. Learn about the park's history, amenities, events, and pet policy.
Gantry Plaza State Park is a 12-acre (4.9 ha) state park [1] on the East River in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City, in the New York City borough of Queens. The park is located in a former dockyard and manufacturing district, and includes remnants of facilities from the area's past. The most prominent feature of the park is a ...
- 12 acres (4.9 ha)
- New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
- 905,450 (in 2014)
Gantry Plaza State Park. 517 reviews. #1 of 31 things to do in Long Island City. State ParksParks. Closed now. 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Wonderful staff and fantastic view!
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Gantry Plaza is the central part of Gantry Plaza State Park. It is a nicely designed area at the front of the Park. At the heart of the plaza stand a massive pair of restored Gantries. You cannot help but admire the two industrial structures that loom over you and gave the park its name.
365 reviews and 1467 photos of GANTRY PLAZA STATE PARK "This is a great spot to stroll over to on a sunny afternoon. Incredible views of Manhattan. You're right across from Midtown-the UN, Empire State, and Chrysler buildings, with the Queensboro bridge to the north...looking south Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village march down the river.
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Gantry Plaza State Park. 516 reviews. #1 of 31 things to do in Long Island City. State ParksParks. Open now. 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Wonderful staff and fantastic view!
Sep 29, 2021 · Gantry Plaza State Park is a public park in Long Island City that offers stunning views of Manhattan, landscaped gardens, and historical relics of a former industrial space. The park has four themed piers, a library, a field area, and water sports options on the East River.
