Francis Lewis Park is a small waterfront green in Whitestone where the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge lifts off the shoreline directly overhead, which makes it one of the most photogenic small park settings in Queens. Free summer concerts there play to an audience on the lawn with the East River, the bridge cables and the Bronx shore behind the band. Bring a blanket and a picnic, and stay for the light on the water afterwards.
What to expect
An open-lawn concert with the audience on blankets and folding chairs facing the stage and the river beyond it. Expect a local Whitestone crowd, families with picnics, the bridge as a constant backdrop, and a finish early enough to walk the shoreline before dark.
Good to know
- Francis Lewis Park is at the foot of 3rd Avenue in Whitestone; Q15 and Q76 buses serve the area
- Free with no ticket
- Bring a blanket or folding chair, as seating is on the lawn
- Wind off the East River can be strong, so pack a layer
- Named for Francis Lewis, the Queens signer of the Declaration of Independence
- Flat lawn with paved paths, workable for strollers
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Common questions
Is it free?
Yes. The summer concert series in the park is free and open to all.
Where is Francis Lewis Park?
On the East River shoreline in Whitestone, Queens, directly beneath the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge.
Is there seating?
No fixed seating; bring a blanket or a folding chair for the lawn.
