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ji99lypu44 t1_ixro9nb wrote

Woah ill have to come check out the map near thr lake. I love this park

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crocheronpark OP t1_ixs74v9 wrote

Yay! Thanks for your comment, hope you enjoy the new paths (around the pond and to the pedestrian bridge) that the Student Conservation Association put together as a project with NYC Parks.

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ji99lypu44 t1_ixsnrs2 wrote

Ohh thats what they were working on when i visited a few weeks ago. I def will check it out!the map is such a great resource for visitors as the park is large.

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lonerurouni777 t1_ixv8jaa wrote

Never knew there was a new path around the pond! Thanks for the heads up!

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crocheronpark OP t1_ixvej8a wrote

It is now reinforced for safer and easier walking :) some of the wooden boards are recovered from the Coney Island boardwalk, after Sandy tore them up. I forget the type of wood but it is durable. And happy to put people onto it!

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k1lk1 t1_ixrr91e wrote

Bayside is a haul for me but I like to explore. Any other cool things to see or do? Restaurants worth traveling for?

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crocheronpark OP t1_ixs6wvd wrote

Yes Bell Blvd has great spot - and all accessibly by the LIRR. Press 195 has great fries, sandwiches, and craft beers. Then plenty of Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Colombian, Italian, and Greek spots. Bayside is kind of an extension of Flushing in cuisine, some chains and some are family run. T Swirl is tasty for a treat. The Joe Michaels Mile is also fun and can bring you down to the Bayside Marina or Ft Totten Park, if you got some time and legs for walking. And there is a good amount of night life, with sports bars, at least one hookah spot, and places that are kinda dives. The old school Irish bars are there sometimes too. Thanks for asking!

Edit: Thank you to u/TSBii and other anonymous Redditor for the awards! Edit(2) - for the imgur link to the map

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rvbcaboose1018 t1_ixt5ext wrote

That section of Bell from the train station up to the new Mad for Chicken is full of so many great places to try.

Press is amazing, I go there when I can. Krave it next door has some great late night munchies. The bar next to the station, One Station Plaza is great too. Plus they opened up the new Korean Fried Chicken place during Covid and now they have a KBBQ spot as well. Plus I've heard nothing but good things about Bourbon Street, especially their brunch.

I was sad to see Donovan's go, I had a few parties there but they were never the same after the management shift in 2007. Still Monahan and Fitz across the street is good and im hoping to try Maggie Mays at some point.

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AFlatulentMess t1_ixt87q2 wrote

Bell Blvd really does have great food right around the LIRR station.

Shanghai You Garden has got some of the best soup dumplings and duck for mad cheap. The Cuban, while more expensive, is another spot with some good food.

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akaharry t1_ixthk2y wrote

And do not forget the best White Castle

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AFlatulentMess t1_ixtjdbz wrote

Fun fact when I was growing up I used to think that specific White Castle was a gas station. I still think it looks like one tbh

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crocheronpark OP t1_ixvf9bn wrote

Fino is also great for a price - best roast chicken I have ever had.

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crocheronpark OP t1_ixvf77o wrote

Donovans caramelized onions and burgers are missed forever.

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krizzlec t1_ixuro2g wrote

Wonderful info! This gives me a day trip to look forward...thanks

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roboticools2000 t1_ixshnom wrote

This is great! Do you have a close up photo of the map perchance? I work in parks and love to see a good map :)

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crocheronpark OP t1_ixvdcj7 wrote

Hi thank you for your request :) I found one that the park administrator sent us, it is here as a pdf on our site now and here on imgur. Parks are the best! I also created the park map on our site, crocheronpark.org/park-map - because the original one that Parks had for Crocheron was bleak imo.

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mak1028summet t1_ixsr7sn wrote

Nice job

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crocheronpark OP t1_ixvde7p wrote

Thank you! Our supporters are the best and help ensure that Parks listens to our requests.

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vtzan t1_ixstq35 wrote

Is fishing allowed in that pond?

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AFlatulentMess t1_ixt8dxy wrote

I think so, it appears to say so on the map I can’t tell for certain though.

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vtzan t1_ixun5ms wrote

Got to give it a try! My usual nyc spots have been tough this year.

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crocheronpark OP t1_ixvct8t wrote

Yes, catch and release. There was another dock on the far side fo the pond, it has been swallowed up by the pond during a storm. Hopefully the Boy Scouts Eagle Scout project will help build another one. They built the first a while ago, along with a revamp of the trail.

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vtzan t1_ixvcyun wrote

Great news! What species does it hold?

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crocheronpark OP t1_ixvedde wrote

I know that it has a lot of carp, unsure about anything else. One of our members fishes there with his nephew.

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AFlatulentMess t1_ixt7tgc wrote

Crocheron is awesome! Love seeing it get some attention.

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wil540_ t1_ixu9set wrote

Very cool, I want to come check out the 150 y.o. Gingko tree and the new maps. Is the tree a historical landmark?

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DieDeutsche t1_ixv9w23 wrote

I also want to know! Where specifically is it?

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crocheronpark OP t1_ixve170 wrote

At the fork of the paths at the top of the John Golden Fields. It is quite large and has a 90 degree branch that is distinctive.

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crocheronpark OP t1_ixvdlkg wrote

It is not a historic landmark, as far as we can tell. It is majestic and has a wonderful 90 degree branch.

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ooouroboros t1_ixxumh5 wrote

They should have a map of all ginko trees for Chinese people - the fruits are a big deal for traditional Chinese medicine.

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crocheronpark OP t1_iy1xj6j wrote

Eventually Parks will release their map of trees inside of parks. They have one with street trees. I think they need to go through and ensure that the trees are correct as it was put together by volunteers not paid staff. I am sure the Chinese people know where they are, they often pick the onion bulbs and things in the park.

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