Riley Scott Jacob

Beautiful park right on the water, with great views of the skyline. A perfect place for photography. There are plenty of people enjoying the space but it didn't feel crowded. Highly recommend watching the sunset across the city from here.

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Haniffa Mohammed

Such a beautiful view from here. The waterfront is great for taking pictures. The landscape is awesome. Great view of Manhattan, and just a ferry ride away. Love it...🥰

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Amdc Al

I love this park! The scenic view is amazing and relaxing. Great place to take the kiddos. The only thing is that they don’t keep the bathroom clean but other than that I love this park!

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Irina Sumrajit

Lovely park, calm and relaxing. When we went it wasn't crowded and there is a library close by. The view is amazing and you can sit and have a nice picnic while you are there or have some food at a near by spot.

M. S.

It is a beautiful place to walk / sit and enjoy the beautiful skyline view. Go on a cool day, and the vibe is just amazing. There are people walking their dogs, some are exercising, someone is playing music, you name it, and it's happening. It's such a scenic, happy place. Don't forget to take a picture with the Pepsi cola sign. We took a ferry to visit here, so I've no idea about parking

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Miriam Noyola

We took a relaxing stroll alongside the park’s four piers and gardens which has a unique mist fountain. The name of Gantry Plaza came about from the LIRR having a whole freight operation going with railcars and barges shipping goods between Queens and Manhattan. Huge loading bridges called gantries took cargo back and forth. It has the Pepsi sign that's now a landmark in the park. It’s a great place to enjoy a great time along the river!

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Jon Ramos

Even on a gray, overcast day, Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City is a breath of fresh air. The dramatic skyline views of Manhattan take on a moody, cinematic quality when framed by low-hanging clouds, and the East River shimmers with a quiet, reflective beauty. The park is clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed with ample seating, wide walking paths, and pockets of green space that invite peaceful moments. Even when the sun isn't shining.

Piya

Breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline! Perfect spot for a picnic or sunset viewing. The park's waterfront location offers stunning views of the new york city, making it a must-visit for photography enthusiasts. Love the walking and biking paths along the waterfront! Great way to enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise. The park's playground and sports facilities are top-notch, making it an excellent spot for families. Kayaking and paddleboarding rentals are available, offering a unique perspective on the city. There are plenty of seating areas, restrooms, and food vendors make for a comfortable and enjoyable visit. The park's events and programming, such as outdoor concerts and movie screenings, are a great bonus. Highly recommend for a relaxing afternoon stroll. Great spot for a picnic, walk, or bike ride along the waterfront.

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Gus

Nice spot to hang out with friends, alone, kids or pets. You get some amazing views of manhattan, if you like taking photos you’ll get some great ones from this park. Views are amazing from both day and night.

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Khoa Nguyen

Beautiful and very peaceful. Amazing views of the Manhattan skyline. It's also not overly crowded and mostly locals walking their dogs or kids. The best time is late afternoon to early evening to wind down, enjoy the sunset reflecting off the East River and the buildings across. Or come for an early morning walk to have a calming start to your day. There are plenty of seats along the pathway to just take a few minutes to sit and breathe in the scenery. Perfect for a romantic stroll or a picnic with your family.

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Much of the crowd is by northern end. The bottom half of the park is largely empty, but still fairly nice. The pathways and park is very well maintained with many exploring the riverside scenery. The view from the Hunter point library is quite spectacular.

Abu

beautiful park with amazing views. very safe as i seen many police and park rangers. relaxing chairs. you can see many iconic building including the chrysler building and empire state. you can take a ferry as well for 4.50$. i took it to brooklyn bridge or the dumbo ferry port for even better views

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