Once rich in farmlands, Springfield Gardens is now rich in suburban charm. This urban delight offers those wishing to escape the fast pace of the city a slower pace of life. The relaxed suburban lifestyle coupled with the proximity of the Long Island Railroad makes Springfield Garden a good option for an easy commute to Brooklyn, Long Island or Manhattan.
Located in the borough of Queens, close to John F. Kennedy airport and surrounded by St. Albans, Laurelton and Rosedale, Springfield Gardens is a predominantly black community, home to many Caribbean immigrants with many residents coming from Haiti and Jamaica.
Baisley Pond Park with its 110 acres of wildlife in the great outdoors offers hours of fun and diversion. Here you will find a the breathtaking 30 acre Baisley Pond where you can bird watch or feed the ducks, sit and listen to the crickets and frogs or people watch on a quiet afternoon. For something more active there are ball fields, walking, jogging and biking paths, playgrounds and tennis courts. The smaller 24 acre Springfield Park offers is not to go unnoticed with its baseball fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, tennis courts and its own small pond.
Springfield Gardens is a place people want to stay. Some still live in the same home they were born and raised in. This suburban charmer is a calm and quiet bedroom community with low crime and a close knit community feel. The picturesque neighborhoods with neatly manicured lawns, reasonable prices and obvious community pride will draw you in. The friendly neighbors and the easy welcoming ambiance will make you want to stay.
