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Imagine a place where beautiful birds spot the skyline and sweet-smelling flowers line expansive green lawns. Furry animals and friendly fish flourish inside this environment as visitors bask in the warm glow of a summer sun. Where is this awesome oasis of natural bliss you ask? Well its right here in New York City! The Alley Pond Environmental Center in eastern Queens is a magnificent 700-acre stretch of undeveloped marshland and natural habitat. A living reminder of NYCs biodiversity, the Alley Pond Environmental Center supports more than 300 species of birds and a handful of local mammals. Home to both fresh and saltwater habitats, the Alley Pond Environmental Center is a great place to sharpen your bird-watching skills and wilderness savvy. Customers of Action Car Rentals in New York City are highly encouraged to visit this slice of natural New York during an upcoming vacation as it highlights the citys hidden beauty.

The Awesome Osprey Alley Ponds most Prominent Resident!

The Alley Pond Environmental Center is currently home to one of the worlds most skillful hunters, and no, its not a bear! Easily distinguished by its dramatic feet-first diving attack on area fish, the osprey bird is one of the parks most deadly residents spearing prey with its sharp talons and curved beak. Ospreys also feature a reversible toe and spiky barbed footpads which help to enhance the birds grip. With wingspans of over 5 feet, the Ospreys at the Alley Pond environmental Center are hard to miss so remember to keep your eyes to sky during your upcoming Action Car Rentals in New York City vacation. You never know when one of these beautiful birds will come plummeting into the water beside you! A one-time member of the Endanger Species list, the awesome Osprey is now one of New York Citys most prominent airborne residents with more than 230 breeding pairs located throughout the city. If youre interested in seeing more Ospreys during your upcoming Big Apple Vacation, Action Car Rentals in New York City recommends dropping by the lake at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx.

A Lush Landscape in the Heart of Queens

Since opening in 1935, the Alley Pond Park has provided local residents and vacation travelers with access to a 23-acre bird sanctuary, multiple picnicking grounds, tennis courts, bridle baths and biking trails. The parks environmental awareness and information center was founded in 1972 to help visitors better understand the parks important role in the local environment. Housed inside a newly renovated structure at the parks north end, the environmental center offers programs on the parks diverse ecosystems, ongoing exhibits on local flora and fauna and a childrens petting zoo. Special events are often hosted at the Alley Park Environmental Center including the Arline Thomas Urban Bird Arts Contest in March, the Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting in April and World Environmental Day in June. A wide variety of activities are also offered for families on Halloween. Private birthday parties can also be thrown inside the park.

If youre looking to rejuvenate your inner environmentalist during your upcoming Action Car Rentals in New York City vacation, the Alley Pond Environmental Center is definitely the place for you! Interested travelers are encouraged to drop by the park Monday to Saturday from 9am to 4:30 pm and on Sundays from 9am to 3:30pm. (Note that the park is closed on Sundays during the months of July and August). Admission to the Environmental Center is always free and there is a 200-acre parking lot located just on the parks outskirts. A small gift shop is also available onsite. If youre planning to picnic during your upcoming visit to the park Action Car Rentals in New York City highly recommends calling the park ahead of time to reserve a table. To learn more about the park before embarking on your upcoming vacation please visit www.alleypond.com or call 1-718-229-4000. The Alley Park Environmental Center is located at 228-06 Northern Boulevard in Douglas, New York.

Downtown Manhattan 741 Broadway, New York, NY
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-253-2299

Midtown Manhattan 200 E. 33rd St. New York, NY
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-683-7205

Westside Manhattan 229 W.60th ST. New York, NY
New York, NY 11023
Phone: 212-784-8700

LaGuardia Airport Holiday Inn 37-10 114 Street (In the lobby)
Corona NY 11368
Phone: 718-505-6969

Doubletree Newark Airport 128 Frontage Road (In the lobby)
Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-424-1000

Franklin Square, Long Island 735 Hempstead Turnpike
Franklin Square, Long Island, NY 11010
Phone: 516-481-6026