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Public golf courses
Head to the links and enjoy the best views in Queens! CLEARVIEW PARK GOLF COURSE
DOUGLASTON GOLF COURSE
The Clearview Park Golf Course is mostly flat with straight fairways. It’s just south of the Throgs Neck Bridge. The 18-hole, 6,328-yard, par-70 course is one of the busiest courses on the East Coast. 202-12 Willets Point Blvd. Bayside, NY 11360 (718) 229-2570
The Douglaston Golf Course has five challenging 3-par holes. The 18-hole, 5469-yard, par-67 course is located in Eastern Queens, where the Cross Island, Long Island Expressway (LIE) and Grand Central converge. The Douglaston Course is on the highest ground in Queens, giving beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline. 6320 Marathon Pkwy. Douglaston, NY11363 (718) 428-1617
FLUSHING MEADOWS GOLF CENTER Flushing Meadows has a par-3 pitch-and-putt golf course and an 18-hole miniature golf course. The par-3 course is the only one in New York City that is lighted. 100 Flushing Meadows Park Flushing, NY 11368 (718) 271-8182
KISSENA GOLF COURSE The Kissena Golf Course is on the eastern side of Kissena Park. The short, hilly 18-hole, 4665-yard, par-64 course is good for beginners and intermediate golfers. 164-15 Booth Memorial Ave. Flushing, NY 11365 (718) 939-4594
FOREST PARK GOLF COURSE The Forest Park Golf Course is on the western edge of Forest Park, just off the Jackie Robinson Parkway. The 18-hole, 6,053-yard, par-70 course is considered one of the best golf courses in New York City. 101 Forest Park Drive Woodhaven, New York 11421 (718) 296-0999
RIIS PARK PAR 3 GOLF COURSE Jacob Riis Park in the Rockaways has an 18-hole, par-3 pitch and putt course. It’s a great course for beginners. 155th Street Rockaway Park, NY 11694 (718) 253-6816
A fairway view at Douglaston Golf Course.
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Queens is home to six public golf courses, two of which are par-70 and over 6,000 yards from tee to green; two courses are modified 18 holes for beginners and there are also two par-3 pitch-and-put courses for those just looking for a little fun in the sun. New York City residents can play golf at the NYC Resident Rate if they provide proof of residency. Seniors and residents must provide a valid driver’s license or photo ID and proof of residency (utility bill, etc.). Juniors must provide a School ID or birth certificate along with parent’s photo ID. To make an online tee time reservation at an NYC golf course go to: nycgovparks.org/facility/golf/reservations.
JOIN THE ORATORIO SOCIETY OF QUEENS AND EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF CHORAL SINGING Sing with OSQ! Become a part of the musical history of Queens as OSQ celebrates it’s 95th anniversary, singing since 1927. Join the Oratorio Society of Queens under the direction of Maestro David Close and embark on a musical journey singing classical masterpieces to American classics.
OSQ is a community-based chorus which includes diverse members of varied backgrounds with differing levels of singing ability. Singing with OSQ is an excellent opportunity to create beautiful music with others and meet a wide range of people.
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Auditions will take place on January 31, 2022, at Temple Beth Sholom prior to rehearsal. Please call 718.279.3006 to make an appointment. For additional information on membership and the audition process call 718.279.3006 or visit www.queensoratorio.org/becoming-a-member.
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The OSQ 2022 Spring season rehearsals will be conducted in-person. Rehearsals take place every Monday at Temple Beth Sholom, 172nd Street and Northern Boulevard, Flushing, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm beginning on January 31, 2022.
