Captain Tilly Park

Captain Tilly Park [OpenStreetMap]

This nine acre Jamaica, Queens park and playground honors veterans of the Spanish-American War and sits on land formerly owned by Captain George H. Tilly's family.

A large neighborhood park at Highland Ave., 85 Ave. bet. 165 St. and Chapin Pkwy. in Queens

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Founded June 26, 1908 — 116 years ago

Learn More at NYC Parks Department

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