“Batter up” echoes in my mind as we approach Alley Park Athletic Field. Do you know that this athletic complex is part of the second largest park in Queens? Alley Pond Park spans over 600 acres. It covers four zip codes. The park stretches from Little Neck Bay to Union Turnpike.
Alley Park Athletic Field is near Winchester Boulevard and Union Turnpike. People often call these ballfields the fields next to the Alley Pond Tennis Center. There are other ball fields near 73rd Avenue and Springfield Boulevard. Make sure you double-check the field locations.
Here at Alley Park Athletic Field you can play baseball. You can also play softball and soccer. The multipurpose field area is near the outfields.
FieldFinder gives Alley Park Athletic Field three stars out of five. This rating considers the amenities.
Alley Park Athletic Field has bathrooms. It also has field maintenance, parking, a playground and seating. Tournaments are held here. Sadly, there are no concessions or covered dugouts. Little League regulation isn’t available and night games are not possible.
If you’re coming from Eastern Long Island you can take the Northern State Parkway west. Then take the Grand Central Parkway west to Exit 23. Follow the signs toward Union Turnpike and Cross Island Parkway. Turn left onto Union Turnpike. At the second light, turn left onto Winchester Blvd. Make a left into the second driveway on your left. That’s Alley Pond Park. Walk to the tennis courts to find Alley Park Athletic Field.
Another way from Eastern Long Island is via the Long Island Expressway west. Take Exit 31 toward Cross Island Parkway south. Take Exit 28B for Union Turnpike. Make a quick right turn. Then turn left onto Union Turnpike. At the next light, turn right onto Winchester Blvd. Make a left into the big parking lot. Then walk to the tennis courts.
From New Jersey, the Bronx, or Westchester, take the Throgs Neck Bridge. Go to the Clearview Expressway to the Grand Central Parkway east. Take Exit 23 for Alley Park and Winchester Blvd. Turn right at the stop sign. Pull into the big parking lot on your right. Walk to the tennis courts to find Alley Park Athletic Field.
Alternatively, take the Whitestone Bridge or Throgs Neck Bridge. Go to the Cross Island Parkway south to Exit 28B toward Union Turnpike. Make a right when you exit. Go to the light which is Union Turnpike and make a left. At the next light, turn right onto Winchester Blvd. Alley Pond is on your left in the big parking lot.
If you’re coming from Manhattan or the Bronx take the Triboro Bridge. Take the Grand Central Parkway east. Take Exit 23 for Alley Park and Winchester Blvd. Turn right at the stop sign. Then make a right into the big parking lot. Walk to the tennis courts. You’ll see the courts when exiting the Grand Central Parkway on your right.
From New Jersey, Staten Island or Brooklyn take the Belt Parkway east. Take the Cross Island Parkway north to Exit 28B toward Union Turnpike. Stay slightly left when exiting. Go to the first light and make a left onto Union Turnpike. At the second light, make a right onto Winchester Blvd. Then make a left into the big parking lot on your left. Walk to the second building on the left.
If you’re using public transportation from Manhattan, take the E or F train to the Union Turnpike exit. Take the Q46 bus to Winchester Blvd. Walk across the street toward the park. Alley Park Athletic Field is on the left-hand side.
So come on down and enjoy a game at Alley Park Athletic Field.