Kissena Park

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A view from the eastern end of the park overlooking the largest aspect of the park, the pond

Kissena Park is a large park (234.762 acres, or 0.950048 km²) located in the neighborhood of Flushing in the New York City borough of Queens, along Kissena Creek which formerly flowed into the Flushing River. It is bordered on the west by Kissena Boulevard; on the north by Rose, Oak, Underhill, and Lithonia Avenues; on the east by Fresh Meadow Lane; and on the south by Booth Memorial Avenue. Within its boundaries it contains a small lake, Kissena Lake, surrounded by playgrounds; a velodrome for speed bicycling; and a number of soccer fields, tennis courts, and baseball fields. Bicycle paths connect the park to Main Street and (via the Long Island Motor Parkway bike path) to Alley Pond Park. It is a frequented location for bicyclists, joggers, walkers, and runners. It was recently restored, mostly in 2004.