Forest Park

Forest Park

Okay, so this one is not quite hidden, and not quite on the grid, but if you're willing to make the trek (it's on the Brooklyn-Queens county line), Forest Park has over 500 acres of open space, 165 of which are trees. If you're feeling oxygen-deprived and want to watch sunlight filter down through leaves, this park is your best option. You can hike the trails or hire a horse to do your walking for you if you're not a pleb.

Forest Park, 8001 Myrtle Ave, Flushing, NY

[Photo via @tailored.story]

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