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Forest Park Neighborhood Guide New York, NY

About

Forest Park is a serene neighborhood located in the central portion of Queens, New York. Named after the city's third largest park, Forest Park, the neighborhood offers a pleasant balance of urban living and green spaces. Surrounded by Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, and Glendale, the area is conveniently located near Jackie Robinson Parkway and Interborough (Jackie Robinson) Parkway. It is known for the Carousel, the Bandshell, as well as its golf courses and tennis courts.

What You Will Love about Forest Park, New York, New York

  • A diverse and welcoming community that adds a vibrant layer to the peacefulness of the neighborhood.
  • The immense Forest Park, which provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, horseback riding, and golfing.
  • Convenient access to key Queens thoroughfares for easy commuting to other parts of the city.
  • The historical ties, with landmarks like the Forest Park Carousel, a designated New York City Landmark.

What's Nearby

Forest Park is close to Queens Boulevard, a major commercial and transportation hub. It's also in proximity to the Jamaica Avenue shopping street, providing a wide selection of retail and dining options. The neighborhood is a short drive from the Citi Field Stadium and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, two of Queens' biggest attractions.

Lifestyle

Forest Park residents enjoy a quieter lifestyle with the perks of city living. The neighborhood is family-friendly, boasting numerous parks and good schools, while also offering a variety of local shops, restaurants, and amenities for all ages. Its strong community bonds and green spaces make it a delightful place to call home.

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Rental Trends in Forest Park

Studio1 Bed2 Beds
$2300$2300$2200$2700$2700$2700$2700$2700$2700$2500$3000
Last updated 9/10/2024
52 Properties Available for Rent

Explore the Neighborhood

There are 645 restaurants, 170 grocery stores, and 33 parks within a mile of the Forest Park neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Hetman

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

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    0.3 miles

    9414 Jamaica Ave

  • GROCERY
    Picola Roma Deli

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store

    •

    0.3 miles

    8805 82nd Ave

  • SERVICES
    Stop & Shop

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station

    •

    0.4 miles

    8989 Union Tpke

  • GROCERY
    Elly S Place Sunrise Market Forest Hills

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.6 miles

    10031 Metropolitan Ave

  • GROCERY
    Hetman Polish Deli & Foods

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store / Supermarket

    •

    0.6 miles

    84-24 Jamaica Ave

  • GROCERY
    CTown Supermarkets

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.6 miles

    9802 Jamaica Ave

Forest Park Apartments and Rentals

52 Rental properties in Forest Park, New York, NY.

  • 88-25 81st Rd property

    $2,700

    88-25 81st Rd

    2 Beds • 1 Bath

    1 Unit Available

  • 96-08 Jamaica Ave property

    $3,500

    96-08 Jamaica Ave

    4 Beds • 1 Bath

    1000 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 96-16 Jamaica Ave #1FL property

    $3,501

    96-16 Jamaica Ave #1FL

    Studio • 0.5 Baths

    1 Unit Available

  • 89-16 Jamaica Ave property

    $2,900

    89-16 Jamaica Ave

    3 Beds • 1 Bath

    1100 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 86-22 Jamaica Ave #2B property

    $2,995

    86-22 Jamaica Ave #2B

    4 Beds • 1 Bath

    1 Unit Available

  • 86-22 Jamaica Ave #2A property

    $2,995

    86-22 Jamaica Ave #2A

    3 Beds • 1 Bath

    1 Unit Available

52 Properties Available for Rent

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
10.1%
67.6%
utilities
0.1%
33.7%
food
0.9%
5.3%
transportation
1.1%
6.4%
healthcare
0.7%
11%

Forest Park Demographics

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Forest Park Transportation

walk bike and transit

Very Walkable

71/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Somewhat Bikeable

48/100
Bike Score®

Excellent Transit

79/100
4 bus stops, 9 train stops, 2 other stops

MTA Bus - 71 Av & Metropolitan Av

Bus Stop

71ST Ave

MTA Subway - Woodhaven Boulevard

Train Stop

Woodhaven Blvd

MTA Subway - 104th St

Train Stop

104TH St

Source: foursquare.com

Forest Park Schools

52 Properties Available for Rent

Neighborhoods Around Forest Park

NeighborhoodStudioAvg RentAnnual Change
BushwickNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$2,000
13%
Northwestern QueensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$3,345--
Northern BrooklynNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,018
55%
RidgewoodNeighborhood in New-york, New-york----
Middle VillageNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$1,450--
WilliamsburgNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,018
12%
Southeastern QueensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$1,699
0%
Northeastern QueensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$1,995
3%
BrownsvilleNeighborhood in New-york, New-york----
ElmhurstNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$1,800--
BriarwoodNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$1,825
22%
Bedford-StuyvesantNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$2,000--
GlendaleNeighborhood in New-york, New-york----
Forest Hills WestNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$1,800--
East New YorkNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$1,700--
East WilliamsburgNeighborhood in New-york, New-york----
Cypress HillsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$1,700--
Ocean HillNeighborhood in New-york, New-york----
Downtown FlushingNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$1,800
13%
New LotsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york----
Jamaica EstatesNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$1,650--
LeFrak CityNeighborhood in New-york, New-york----
South JamaicaNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$1,500
33%
LindenwoodNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$1,400--
WeeksvilleNeighborhood in New-york, New-york----
Highland ParkNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$1,700--
HolliswoodNeighborhood in New-york, New-york----
St. AlbansNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$1,600--