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Wards Island Park

New York City, New York

Welcome to New York City's Wards Island Park located on the East River between Manhattan and Queens. This place was the site of late 18th and early 19th century cotton mill and first became a city park in the 1930's. The picnic area has grills so bring some meats for cooking.

176.58 acresabout 130 football fields
Been here lately? Is this still accurate?
Acreage176.58
Managed byCity of New York
AddressIntersection of East River and Hell Gate, New York City, NY 10035
Coordinates40.783499, -73.928590
Websitenone on file
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