Queens Parenting: Why We LOVE It Here

Why do you love being a parent in Queens? See how our readers answered that question!

We at NYMetroParents and Queens Parent asked readers to tell us, in words and photos, why they love being a parent in their particular hometown. Below are the answers we received, sorted by location.

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Arverne

I love being a parent because I love to explore things with my kids, go to the museum, take them where they want.

Astoria

The 4 libraries are awesome. Even one with a Starbucks cafe.  Many enjoyable public parks and playgrounds for our kids.

Bayside

Queens is such a diverse place to live. The children are exposed to many cultures, activities and get a sense of the busy and exciting city life and quiet suburban life.

You can get yummy food, like fresh donuts with glaze and sprinkles at Chelsea Market [in Manhattan]! 

College Point

I love my hometown everyone is involved. They also have a lot of things happening here for the holidays. I find that wonderful for our children.

Corona

Because they offer so many activities for free!!! All year round

East Elmhurst

I love being a Queens mom because we have the world right outside our door! My son gets to experience the food, music and cultures of many different places, and every day is a new adventure!

Because I have access to all I like and need.

Home is where the heart is, and Queens made me the strong successful woman I am, and I am instilling great values to my son--we love our home, our neighbors, our city!

Elmhurst

We are always tourists because we are living in it.

Far Rockaway

I love being a parent in New York--so much culture and attractions to explore that you can't possibly get bored. I love to take my kids to different places to broaden their horizons, open up their creativity to new ideas. Spending time learning about my hometown motivates me to do more in my community.

Because there are so many things to do on Long Island and New York

Flushing

I love being a parent in my hometown because of its diversity and culture.

I love being a parent in Queens, New York, because I love taking my child to places.

We live in Flushing, Queens. I was born and raised here, and my husband and I are now raising our daughter here. Queens is so wonderful because of its location and because it is so diverse. We learn new things from our friends and neighbors and share our traditions with them, too. It's also nice to be close to all the other boroughs and Long Island. We can pick and chose where we want to explore on the weekends!

I love being a parent in NY because there's activities all over the different boroughs that offer free and kid-friendly activities that keep my three active boys entertained. They are fascinated with all the events as well as learn about arts. I can raise my boys to be well-educated and open-minded individuals.

We're in the middle of everything.

I love being a parent in Queens because it is the best of both worlds: equal parts city and suburbs.

I am thankful to my God that I am in NY because I have an autistic kid and there are so many therapies for my beautiful kid, I cannot imagine, and I thank the state also for appreciating these special-needs children.

Forest Hills

I love being a parent in the Borough of Queens, NY.  Queens is the most diverse borough in New York City, and as such, it exposes my daughters to the richness of various peoples and cultures.  Queens has incredible shopping venues, parks, and recreation where children can learn and thrive.  I would not want to live in any other borough in this fine city.

I live in Queens, close to Manhattan and mid way to Long Island, where I work. Plenty of cultural and restaurant options and a lot of diversity.

It has great schools, [it is] safe, and offers plenty of things to do with the kids.

I love being a parent in Forest Hills. Kids can walk everywhere, there is so much to learn and to see. The childcare options are plentiful, and schools are amazing.

Jackson Heights

Because as Latin immigrants we found most of the food, language, and culture from our countries, and we can learn about others countries’ culture, too.

Jamaica

I love being a mom in Queens, New York, because it [is] close to transportation where I can get and go anywhere with the kids. Also, there is so much fun stuff to do in Queens. It's a very big borough. My kids were born and raised in Queens. I came from Trinidad, and this is the big borough I landed on. We will never move out, don't matter what!

I love being a parent in my hometown, Queens, because you have the best of both urban and suburban worlds, with so many things to see and do. There's great places to bring kids, such as the Hall of Science, PS1 Moma, Queens Zoo, Queens Farm, Queens Botanical Garden, Rockaway Beach, Flushing Meadows, to mention a few. You can also explore authentic cuisines around the world without leaving Queens. There's so much diversity and culture in Queens, which is why I love my hometown.

A lot of educational & interesting children’s activities that are world class but free.

I love being a parent in Queens, because there are so many things to do with my daughter.

I live in Jamaica, Queens, and I love, love, love the diversity here!!! I do not have to venture far to explore food or activities of a different culture than mine, and that's a true blessing. My 7-year-old appreciates, understands, and respects that though we might all come from different places and have different values, our community brings us together as one!

I love being a mom in Queens because it's close knit. We are all like family. There are a lot of families with kids here. I feel comfortable and being a mom is just great in general. I love when I come home and see him playing with his toys and how he says “I love you” and “Mommy, I miss you.” He is the joy in my life, and I would not change it for anything.

I love being a parent of Queens becausw of the multicultural diversity. My family, especially my kids, can experience and learn about other cultures.

Kew Gardens

I love being a parent in New York because there are so many learning opportunities for children in fun-filled environments. I am a new resident of Queens and feel lucky to live across the street from the LIRR so I can make it into the city with my son in 17 minutes.