The Astoria Park Alliance Presents the 2nd Annual Astoria Water Walk!

August 1th, August 8th and August 15th

from 1-7pm

Shore Boulevard in Astoria Park, Queens

Three Days of FUN on a

Temporary Pedestrian Street

Astoria Water Walk brings the DOT’s successful Summer Streets Program to the Western Queens Waterfront.    Spontaneous relaxation, as well as fun & games on Shore Blvd is expected and encouraged. All activities are FREE.

Astoria Park is Western Queens’ largest park and features tennis courts, a running track, playgrounds, basketball courts, bucolic lawns and the City’s largest outdoor swimming pool.  Its East River shoreline provides breathtaking views of the skyline and two bridges. It is heavily used by children, families, boaters, cyclists, runners, and motorists and is home to fish, crabs, birds, and aquatic plants.

Shore Boulevard will be closed to motorized vehicles during the Astoria Water Walk.

Green Shores NYC is a proud sponsor for the Astoria Water Walk! Other  partners are the NYC Department of Transportation, Edible Queens, Astoria Music & Arts, Partnerships for Parks, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, BIG! NYC and the Rock Health & Fitness!

August 1: Kids and Family Fun!

The lineup for this day includes:

The Astoria Pet Parade, FDNY Smoke House, Curious Frog presents A Midsummer's Night Dream, puppet show for the kids, Red Storm Drum Dance Troupe, Games and more!

*Link to 2nd Annual Astoria Water Walk-Day 2

Additional schedule and lineup information coming soon!

For more information, email: greenshoresnyc@yahoo.com

See pictures from the 2009 Astoria Water Walk!