Ralph Demarco Park is a picturesque waterfront park located in Astoria, Queens, New York City. Named after a community and political leader who advocated for its creation, the park offers residents and visitors a tranquil setting to enjoy the outdoors. The park's western edge along Shore Boulevard provides a stunning vantage point for sunsets over the East River, with the sky transforming into a canvas of warm hues that reflect off the water. Positioned under the iconic Hell Gate Bridge, the park offers a unique perspective of this engineering marvel, with the Manhattan skyline stretching out beyond it. On the southern end, the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (formerly Triborough Bridge) spans the East River, creating a dynamic and engaging view. With its dog-friendly areas and facilities that cater to various activities, Ralph Demarco Park is a place where people can relax and appreciate the beautiful view of Manhattan. The park has recently undergone renovations to the retaining walls, keeping the shoreline from degrading and enhancing the overall aesthetics. Considered part of the Astoria Park family, Ralph Demarco Park embodies the vision of creating an attractive waterfront space that improves the quality of life for the Astoria community.
It has good views of the RFK Bridge and the HellsGate Bridge
May 2025
Beautiful park, great place to take photos all around Ralph Demarco Park in Astoria, Queens. Great views of the Triborough Bridge, Hell Gate Bridge with the NYC Skyline and the Con Edison smoke stacks. It belongs to the Astoria Park family in the New York City neighborhood of Astoria, Queens.
November 2023
First time walking around this Astoria area, nice place to relax.
