February Featured photo in my 2026 Queens Wall Calendar—a photography calendar that highlights Queens neighborhoods month by month.
A serene winter photograph captures snow-covered park benches in Astoria Park, Queens, capturing the quiet beauty that settles over the city after a peaceful snowfall. It’s the kind of winter moment that makes you pause—soft light, fresh snow, and the calm of the park along the East River.
Astoria Park has been part of Queens life for more than a century: the City acquired this East River waterfront land and opened it as a public park in 1913—it was first known as William J. Gaynor Park (and also “East River Park”) before being officially renamed Astoria Park later that same year, reflecting the neighborhood it serves. The park’s name ties back to Astoria, Queens, which was named in honor of John Jacob Astor in the 1800s.
This photo is featured in my 2026 Calendar “Queens: The World’s Borough”. Grab yours here: https://annathorne.com/shop/2026calendar
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