The name is the whole program: a block party organized so people who live yards apart actually meet each other. Rosedale is about as far southeast as New York City goes — detached houses, driveways, quiet streets near the Nassau line — and the block closure is the one day a year the roadway belongs to everyone on it. If you have just moved to the neighborhood, this is the afternoon to show up empty-handed and leave knowing people.
What to expect
Expect a quiet residential street closed to cars, with folding tables, grills and a sound system, and neighbors circulating rather than sitting in fixed groups. Kids use the roadway freely. It is small-scale, welcoming and organized entirely by residents.
Good to know
- The block is 147th Road between Weller Lane and 253rd Street in Rosedale, Queens.
- There is no subway service in Rosedale — the LIRR's Rosedale station and buses are the transit options.
- The street closes under a street activity permit, so park off the block.
- Bring a folding chair and something to share if you are staying.
- It is a free neighborhood event.
- Brookville Park is the nearest large green space.
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Common questions
Where is Rosedale?
In the far southeastern corner of Queens, near the Nassau County border.
How do I get there?
The Long Island Rail Road stops at Rosedale; there is no subway in the neighborhood.
What is the event for?
Exactly what the name says — a neighborhood gathering built around meeting the people on your block.
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