have i got a view for you

It's not just nature...
Look beyond the fronds.

It's the United Nations!
I think my photo is postcard-worthy.

Gantry State Park in Hunters Point, Queens

Who would believe that just beyond these beautiful green fronds, there would be this spectacular view! Where else can you see the lower buildings of the UN and not just the Secretariat? This is our new contemplative spot.

Hunters Point in Queens is being aggressively developed with luxury condos, as is seemingly every other square inch of New York, but at least there is a beautiful park and viewing spot right on the East River for everyone to use. Take the 7 Train to Hunters Point and walk towards the spectacular skyline.

And now, more photos of dramatic Hunters Point and Gantry State Park.

The Citibank Building and amazing apartment buildings in the 60s.
Want to enjoy this view a little longer?
Turn around and recline in these fantastic chairs:


They did a really great job with the park furniture at Gantry State Park.
There are so many seating options,
including built-in tables and chairs to share an urban picnic.
Can you believe a spot this peaceful is in NYC?


Now this is dramatic.
When you look at these great old gantry cranes that once transfered boxcar freight from
rail barges to trains, you realize, hey, I'm standing right at the beginning of Long Island!
The gantry cranes luckily have been preserved, and serve as a gateway to this new park.
If you like Louie Nevelson sculpture, you are going to love studying these giant pulleys
and girders up close. Just beyond, the current luxury condo building boom
(R to L, Citilights built 1998, Avalon luxury rentals, 2007 and two more to come).

The Pepsi Sign (!!) from the Queens perspective.
Yes, it is even more dramatic in person.
Want to visit? Take the 7.
Imagine the fireworks from Hunters Point!