Great local area to take in some nature. Good for walks or just plain sightseeing. Would definitely recommend coming here in the summer/fall. There's a baseball field across the street and an entrance to a nature path right by the cross island south as well.

Beautiful lake . One of the most underrated scenic spots in new york city. Right next to queensbourgh community college. Great for a walk or a run alone or with your pups 🐶 cone at sunset and at certain points you can see gorgeous swans!!!!! Right across the road is a hiking trail too. Lots of benches throughout the whole loop of the lake which is about a mile long 🤔

What a gem of a place. Experienced it while it was raining. Went in from the side road, there is a tiny trail with a short incline. The lake is alive with, ducks, geese and swans. Went around the lake twice at a slow pace, stayed about an hour, looking forward to come back.

This is my absolute favorite neighborhood park to go for either an early morning or evening stroll. Very calm, serene, relaxing atmosphere. Certainly a hidden Gem. Check out the beautiful pictures.

Such a hidden gem in Oakland Gardens/Bayside. Lots of trees, beautiful scenery, lots of birds, swans, ducks and turtles. A great place for acwslk, jog or take the family!

Top notch spot for walking. Lake is beautiful, with lily pads, turtles, a family of swans, and willows weeping along the edges. Path is flat and well maintained. Good tree cover on most of the path , so not too hot in the sun. Benches sprinkled in to take a rest. If I lived closer I'd probably walk here every day as the sun sets.

Amazing! Perfect for all ages and also pet friendly! Lots of flora and fauna, and my 3yo toddler always loves to play with the wide variety of rocks there 🪨

Oakland Lake is one of my favorite places to be. The small and beautiful lake is surrounded with many benches. Beautiful trees and some flowers. The abundance of birds in this place is a bird lovers dream. You can hear the many blue jays from all around. There is a beautiful swan family that lives there. The baby swan was born in early spring of 2020 and is now really big and beautiful.

Beautiful atmosphere, nice place for a walk but it seems like something has taken over the lake

So beautiful, I definitely want to go back there.

The pictures say enough… this place is very beautiful and quaint🙂 come visit!

Peaceful lake in Queens. It's an easy and relaxing place to take a walk and see nature. Swans, turtles and an assortment of birds.

Great place to view birds, and to enjoy the serenity of this beautiful lake.

very beautiful lake in ny, no need to go upstate.

Beautiful community lake hidden away in queens. Nice walking trails and very family friendly.

Beautiful spot to take the kids or just go for a calm walk. Plenty of turtles and ducks and swans and geese to look at while there...quiet and beautiful... definitely one of my favorite parks to visit

Absolute hidden jem. Not too crowded normally and such a beautiful little walk. Around a mile walk around the lake so perfect. Theres also usually swans and water fowl there! Perfect little benches and trees to post up a hammock or have a wee picnic date. Highly recommend 😇

It is a close and good course to take a walk.

A very pretty local park with a small lake. People come to walk or 'fish and release'. The lake attracts turtles, swans, geese and ducks. There is a .6 mile trail around the lake which we walk twice to get a little exercise in while taking in the tranquil oasis.

Great views of wild life in the middle of a crowd city. Calm place to relax. Well kept.

Very beautiful area to enjoy nature

Oakland Lake in Queens, New York, is a serene and picturesque spot offering a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle and bustle. The lake is surrounded by beautiful walking trails, making it an ideal location for a leisurely stroll or a relaxing day out in nature. Visitors often appreciate the diverse birdlife and the tranquil atmosphere. Additionally, the park surrounding the lake provides ample space for picnics and outdoor activities. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or simply seeking a calm escape, Oakland Lake is a charming destination worth exploring.

Great place to look at the animals here it peaceful and great view guess Wht when I was on a walk in the park I saw this!

Nice n calm place with beautiful birds excellent place

Good local park with a small lake and a path that winds around it. Few park benches around. Nice place to visit.

Beautiful short walk around the glacial lake and lots of wildlife...

Great place to go for a walk and see some wildlife

Beautiful tree adorned urban escape with a nicely paved path around a large pond. There are benches to admire the swans, ducks and turtles. No bathrooms, about 1/3 mile loop walk.

Hidden gem with a nice short 15-20 minute walk around the lake. Walk path is a bit narrow and shaded with trees.

Such a beautiful park, this park reminds me of Green Lakes State Park😍 there’s lots of turtles, geese and two huge swans here

The place is amazingly beautiful 😍.

Beautiful peaceful lake and walking path.

A place where you can walk and breathe peacefully.

got there before the storm hit and and left just before it started had chance to get some very nice fall photos colors were just about at peak, afraid the wind & rain will wash most of the foliage down/off, was quite worth while

Great short nature walk around the lake. Spotted waterfowl, turtles, fish and birds. Ideal location for nature photography in eastern Queens.

It’s calm little walk , neighborhood favorite .

Been walking this park since I was kid. My grandmother used to take me here as a respite from city life. Offering gorgeous views of the pond at every turn, the tree-lined path also provides ample shade, making the trek bearable even on the steamiest summer days. Look out for the swans on the southwest corner, who've built a veritable palace of a nest amongst the reeds. Love this place. When I'm in town, I walk the path every morning I am able.