Kew Gardens Cinema Park - Kew Gardens, NY
Kew Gardens Cinema Park is a cozy pocket park located behind the historic Kew Gardens Cinema in Kew Gardens, New York. This relaxing outdoor space offers a unique retreat where you can unwind, enjoy live music, and take in local art murals, all in a tranquil corner mostly shielded from the sun. It’s an ideal spot for pet owners looking for a quiet, dog-friendly area in Queens to sit and enjoy the neighborhood vibe.
While this park is not a traditional dog park with fenced play spaces or off-leash zones, dogs are welcome as long as they remain on a leash. The park is appreciated for its seating areas and shaded spots under mature trees, making it a pleasant escape for you and your pet. Visitors can grab a snack or drink from nearby cafes and relax on the benches, though occasional maintenance issues and accessibility challenges have been noted in reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? No, dogs must remain on-leash at all times.
- Is there shade or shelter available? Yes, there are shaded areas that provide a comfortable place to sit out of the sun.
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, there are benches and places to sit throughout the park.
- Is the park wheelchair accessible? No, the park is not wheelchair accessible, as there is no elevator access for disabled patrons.
Reviews
Sometimes smells of pee, but it’s usually a clean and very pleasant place to sit and chat with the pigeons.
The park is very nice and relaxing only until a person that cleans the roof of the cinema indiscriminately throws the leaves and other debris collected on the roof unto the people sitting on the benches below.
It seems that Rodney Dangerfields Widow doesn’t like the portrait and the Artist who painted it will be revising it soon. I like it the way it is, but respect Rodney’s wife. I look forward to the revised mural. Ido not know if the “Kew Gardens Cinema Park” is the REAL OFFICIAL name for this pocket park. Perhaps it should be re-named the “Rodney Dangerfield Park” in honor and memory of Rodney Dangerfield. It is a quiet corner where one can sit, mostly out of the sun on a nice day. There are places on Lefferts Blvd. where you can pick up a sandwich and a coffee, tea or soda and just relax.
Wonderful hidden gem behind the movie theater.
On the day I was there,they had wonderful musicians from the Austin Ale House,that entertained us for over 3 hours.It was a great day !
DO NOT COME HERE!!! This was hands down the worst movie theater experience I’ve ever had. First off—there is NO elevator for disabled patrons. Absolutely unacceptable and incredibly disappointing in 2025. Accessibility should not be optional.
Then, to make things worse—no butter for the popcorn. What’s a movie without buttery popcorn? The receptionist was rude and dismissive, and the teenagers at the concession stand were even worse—completely unprofessional and disrespectful.
I genuinely have no idea how this place is still in business. We left frustrated and shocked by how poorly the place is run.
We are NEVER coming back here again.
This is your one and only warning. I repeat:
DO. NOT. COME. HERE.