Crocheron Park

Highlights

Buz O'Rourke Playground

This playground honors James “Buz” O’Rourke (1928-1997), an advisor to Queens Borough President Claire Shulman and a longtime community activist in… Read More

Joe Michaels Mile

This path is named in honor of Joseph Michaels (1941-1987), a health activist and longtime resident of Queens.  Michaels was the drummer for Jay and the Americans ,… Read More

The Asian Longhorned Beetle - Crocheron Park

The Asian longhorned beetle ( Anoplophora glabripennis ) was found in Greenpoint, Brooklyn in 1996. Scientists believe it came to the United States by way of wood crating… Read More