Juniper Valley Park is a public park in Middle Village, Queens, known for its sports and recreation options. From Brooklyn, treat it as a regional outing: the available information identifies nearby transit routes, but not a travel time from the hotel, so check connections before you set out.
- Location: Middle Village, Queens
- Address: Juniper Boulevard, Lutheran Avenue, 71st Street, and Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village, NY 11379
- Size: More than 55 acres
- Activities: Baseball, basketball, bocce, football, handball, soccer, tennis, and track
Where is Juniper Valley Park?
Juniper Valley Park is in Middle Village, a neighborhood in Queens. The listed address spans Juniper Boulevard, Lutheran Avenue, 71st Street, and Dry Harbor Road, rather than giving a single street number.
The Queens tourism listing describes the park as covering more than 55 acres. Its land was formerly Juniper Swamp; New York City acquired it from Arnold Rothstein’s estate in 1931 and converted it into a public park.
How do you get to Juniper Valley Park from Brooklyn?
Transit information identifies nearby bus routes and a subway station, but doesn’t establish a complete journey from Brooklyn. Use the Brooklyn subway and nearby stations guide as a starting point, then check the MTA’s current route information before you go.
The M train serves the area, with Middle Village–Metropolitan Avenue identified as a nearby subway station. Bus routes listed near the park include Q38, Q47, and Q29; named stops include 80 St/Juniper Blvd North, Penelope Av/78 St, and Dry Harbor Rd/63 Av. The Queens bus network map also labels the Q67 route near the park.
Red Carpet Inn Brooklyn is a Brooklyn base for this outing, but the available details don’t give a journey time between the hotel and the park. For another local itinerary, see this guide to one day near Red Carpet Inn Brooklyn.
What can you do at Juniper Valley Park?
Juniper Valley Park has facilities and space for a broad mix of sports. The Queens tourism listing names baseball, basketball, bocce, football, handball, soccer, tennis, and track among the activities available there.
That range makes the park a place to consider for an outdoor sports outing as well as a walk across its grounds. The available details don’t specify individual facility locations or reservation requirements, so check with NYC Parks if you’re planning around a particular activity.
What should you check before visiting?
Confirm current park and transit details before you leave. The information available here doesn’t establish reliable daily hours, and transit routes or stops can change.
Before you go: check the official site before you go, including NYC Parks for park information and the MTA for transit service.
Planning the return trip
Plan your way back using the same current MTA information you used for the outbound trip. The listed bus stops and nearby subway station offer transit points to check, but the available facts don’t specify a return route or journey duration.
If you’re coordinating the visit with other Brooklyn plans, use the one-day Brooklyn itinerary to consider what else fits your day.
FAQs
Where is Juniper Valley Park?
It’s in Middle Village, Queens. Its listed address covers Juniper Boulevard, Lutheran Avenue, 71st Street, and Dry Harbor Road.
What sports can you play at Juniper Valley Park?
The listed activities include baseball, basketball, bocce, football, handball, soccer, tennis, and track.
Which subway serves the area near Juniper Valley Park?
The M train serves the area, and Middle Village–Metropolitan Avenue is identified as a nearby station.