Jackson Heights Canine Recreation Wonderland

An absolute joke under the BQE.

Great park! A wonderful environment to let your dog, run, play and socialize! It is a terrific addition to the Jackson Heights Community!

This place is a joke, not because quality or location but because they lock you out and basically guilt you into paying money to use their dog park which is for the «community». Honestly don’t waste your time filling out an application go to little bay park in Whitestone awesome dog park which is up kept and nice no donations necessary

Nice little spot but I cannot get over the little old ladies that sit on the big dog side with their tiny dogs who get all pissed off when you bring in a big dog… to the BIG DOG SIDE. The bench on the small dog side is just as nice. Hang out over there. My large dogs need the space to run. :-P jerks

So some cool reviews of this place walked there with my dog to find out its lock with some code on the door :(with no info on how to get in can anyone help ! :(

I live a few blocks away so that’s reason why I am here all the time!
The place is big and it has two separate spaces for small and big dogs but when all the dogs get along the gate that divides the two spaces is open and the dogs can run all over the place.
It’s a great place if you have a dog like mine. (husky) that does not care about the weather because over 50% is cover!
At nights I feel a bit safe since there lots of lights
Coming back to the fence, my dog cannot jump out of the park or in between spaces because the fence is high! My dog has jumped fences that are 4 feet

Decent dog run right next to the BQE.
Things it has going for it:
— Separate large and small dog runs
— Pea gravel ground cover (big upgrade from the wood chips they had)
— Adequate seating
— Plenty of shade
— Good fencing, gates and entry area
— Poop bags provided
Things it has going for it:
— No water source in either dog run
— Neither dog run is that big
— Noisy, next to the BQE
— Pin access only, so you have to be a member to gain access. ($ 25 suggested donation)
Add a dedicated dog drinking fountain to each dog run and if able to make bigger (but don’t see how they can) and this is a 4 star dog run in my opinion.
Dog runs/​parks I have been to so far:

We live nearby and only want more dog owners to know about this special place. It’s
a friendly dog run minus the politics. Volunteers help clean up and there is composted dog poo with container and bags– smart! Please come and don’t be put off by the donation which is only suggested, not required. The dog has to be licensed though.

I am slightly perturbed that there is a foursquare location up but not a Unilocal review of what has been kept secret (well secret from me). The Jackson Heights Canine Recreation Wonderland was set up by volunteers and is a really nicely managed dog park servicing the Jackson Heights/​Elmhurst area. It has a big dog area and little dog area with nice looking benches and fresh mulchy flooring.
It requires pin access which you get when you send them information that verifies your dog is up to date with vaccinations and what not and that also should give you piece of mind regarding the status of the canine your own pooch will be getting wild and crazy with.
I went on a lazy Sunday morning and we were alone at first but then one guy came and then another but it didn’t really pick up after that. I still haven’t figured out when the peak hours for maximum playtime is but I heard they are trying to organize little doggy parties.
They suggest a donation of $ 25 which grants you membership to the Jackson Heights Beautification Group but I did receive access prior to sending my donation.