# Idlewild Park > Nature preserve with big open views and straightforward trails offers a quiet, off-the-grid feel within city limits. Frequent mosquito presence requires preparation, while the area supports plane watching and casual outdoor activities. Few paths and minimal amenities focus attention on walking and natural surroundings. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/IdlewildPark - Address: 222-02 149th Ave, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413, Jamaica, NY, United States - Phone: +12126399675 - Website: http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/idlewild-park ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Live Sports — 8.3/10 - Parks — 7.5/10 ## What people say - "You can find truly wild spots with big open views." - "It's a nice view with long, deserted paths and open spaces." - "The cricket and football grounds are really good for playing." ## Good to know - Expect a lot of mosquitos at Idlewild Park. - Bring bug spray when visiting Idlewild Park. - Visit in the afternoon until evening for the best sunset views. - The trails are straightforward and loop around. - Idlewild Park is a good ground for cricket lovers. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.