the first African-American woman elected to Congress, and the
park’s namesake, of course.
Location: Vicinity of Merrick Boulevard, 115th Avenue, and
Baisley Boulevard.
Rufus King Park consists of 11 acres and is home to the King
Manor Museum as well as soccer fields, gardens, and tennis
courts. It has undergone three major capital projects over the past
30 years to improve the grounds, relocate the bandstand, rebuild
the park house, and create new paths, fencing and benches.
Inside scoop: A steel picket fence displaying the words from
the Preamble of the Constitution runs around the museum’s
perimeter.
Address: vicinity of Jamaica Avenue, 89th Avenue, and 150th
Street.
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Fort Totten Park
