Torsney/Lou Lodati Playground

Torsney/Lou Lodati Playground has something to offer for two and four-legged New Yorkers of all ages. The center of the park features a formal area for dogs with dog drinking fountains and separate areas for small and large dog runs. To the east, Lou Lodati Playground offers a shaded play area with swings and play equipment for kids and toddlers. Handball, basketball, and softball can be played here, and this playground is particularly known for its frequently used volleyball/ecua-volley courts.

Located at 41-15 Skillman Ave, Long Island City, NY 11104, Torsney/Lou Lodati Playground operates as a park serving Long Island City in New York. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as playground, tourist attraction, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

In Long Island City, recreation centers and parks are busiest after work and on Saturday mornings, while athletic clubs are quiet mid-day. Membership contracts across New York vary widely, so ask about initiation fees, freezes and cancellation terms before signing, and about whether court time is included or booked separately. Personal trainers who specialize in tennis fitness usually work out of a club or a park; a short trial session is normal before committing to a package.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. Typical hours are 6 am–9 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (212) 639-9675. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is nycgovparks.org, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 630 reviews, which is a strong result for a park in Long Island City and suggests consistent service.

Long Island City is in New York, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Getting around Long Island City is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across New York's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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