includes seven baseball fields, a running track,
several courts and more, takes the cake. The
park has been around since well before 1940,
so it has a fine amount of history to it. Add the
ideal location of Middle Village, and it’s a great
place to spend your time.
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CUE BAR
45-18 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 1136
(718) 631-2646
www.cuebarbayside.com
Cuebar has been a constant go-to place to
shoot some pool. The venue is a combination
of elegance, style, and fun, lauded for its sleek
design, hip scene and warm service. If you
want to be a part of a pool team, the bar hosts
several leagues each week with cash prizes for
winners.
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proGraM
SOCCER KIDS NYC
62-10 69th Pl, Middle Village, NY 11379
(917) 655-5437
www.soccerkidsnyc.com
When getting your child involved in a sport,
you want them to learn more than just the
game, and Soccer Kids NYC provides just
that. The soccer program, for kids ages 2-10,
was created with a clear mission and aligned
core values in order teach more than just the
fundamentals of soccer. Their coaches teach
pre-academic skills that will help kids succeed
across various settings.
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BAYSIDE LITTLE LEAGUE
25-50 Francis Lewis Blvd, Flushing, NY
11358/ (718) 445-0110
www.baysidelittleleague.com
Play ball! Learning to play baseball isn’t easy
for a youngster. What makes the Bayside
Little League program special is that it’s
so much more than bats and balls. The
league, for players from 5 to 17, reinforces
sportsmanship and fundamentals; hitting,
fielding and teamwork are all central to
the mission. It is a leadership-training
program that instills in youth, during their
most impressionable years, the virtues of
character, courage, and loyalty.
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ULTIMATE CHAMPIONS TAE KWON DO
141-20 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY
11354/ (718) 886-5425
Established in 1988, Ultimate Champions Tae
Kwon Do has been teaching respect, discipline,
confidence, and self defense to all ages 3 and
up. They specialize in both traditional and
sport Tae Kwon Do and are the home of many
state, national, and world champions. The
team also offer yoga and kickboxing classes
for adults and an after-school program for
children.
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JUNIPER VALLEY PARK
Lutheran Ave & 71st St,
Middle Village, NY 11379
(212) 639-9675
www.nycgovparks.org/parks/juniper-valley-park
It’s a grand walk in the park. There are a lot of
places in Queens to enjoy nature, but Juniper
Valley Park, which spans over 55 acres and
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MODELL’S Of fLUSHING
39-12 Main St, Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 539-6100
www.modells.com
You gotta go to Mo’s! When you’re looking for
anything sports related, whether it’s for fashion
and fitness, where to shop is a no brainer.
Modell’s Sporting goods, founded in 1889, is
America’s oldest, family-owned and operated
retailer of sporting goods, athletic footwear, active
apparel and fan gear, committed to providing a
convenient and compelling shopping experience
for the athlete and fan in all of us.
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ROCKAWAY BEACH SURf SHOP
177 Beach 116th St #5, Rockaway Park,
NY 11694/ (718) 474-9345
www.rockawaybeachsurfshop.net
For all your surfing need, hitch a ride to
Rockaway Beach Surf Club. The popular
store is family owned and has been in
operation over 40 years, earning it the title
of the largest and oldest surf shop in New
York City. Not only does it provide all of your
surfing needs, but it has become an integral
part of the community.
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