Forest Park Golf Course
Set in the western edge of famed architect Frederick Olmsted's scenic Forest Park, the Forest Park Golf Course offers visitors to Queens one the city's most challenging courses. This par 70 course has 18 holes laid out over 6053 yards. Golfers will meet their stiffest test when encountering any of the three par five holes. Additional challenges include three water holes, tree-lined fairways and elevated greens. Two million dollars in renovations were added in 1996, bringing the course to its current length and adding a brand new clubhouse and snack bar. Group and private lessons are available. Open dawn to dusk, this is a favorite course among locals, so guests are encouraged to use the on-line reservation system.
Forest Park Golf Course
101 Forest Park Dr.
Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 296-0999
http://www.golfnyc.com/golf/proto/golfnyc/forestpark_home/forestpark_home.htm
Alley Pond Golf Center
Visit one of Golf Range Magazine's top 100 golf ranges for 2008. Located in the Douglaston section of Queens, the Alley Pond Golf Center offers golf lessons, clinics and camps, a pro shop that includes most major brands and two miniature golf courses in addition to one of the busiest driving ranges in the country. Laser measured driving ranges and real grass short game area ensure that visitors will receive the best possible experience for their time. For those who are bringing children, Alley Pond offers birthday parties that include pizza, drinks, party table and miniature golf.
Alley Pond Golf Center
232-01 Northern Blvd.
Douglaston, NY 11362
(718) 225-9187
http://www.alleypondgolfcenter.com/
Socrates Sculpture Garden
Wind down after a full day of golf with a visit to the Socrates Sculpture Garden. Located along the East River in the Long Island City section of Queens, the sculpture garden offers installations in a wide variety of mediums and welcomes visitors to touch most pieces. This is a rare treat in a city where touching art work is tantamount to larceny. Views of Manhattan from the park are superb and the garden's greenery makes for an ideal place to toast the day's exceptional golfing as the sun goes down behind Manhattan. Open all year long, 10 a.m. to sunset.
Socrates Sculpture Garden
32-01 Vernon Blvd.
Long Island City, NY 11106
(718) 956-1819
http://www.socratessculpturepark.org/
About The Author
Mike Biscoe has been writing since 2009. Focusing on travel, sports and entertainment topics, he has credits in various online publications including LIVESTRONG.COM and Trails. He often writes articles covering uncommon travel destinations from firsthand experience. Biscoe holds a Certificate of
Completion in acting from the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts.
