Neighborhood guide / Queens

Hillcrest, Queens

Explore Hillcrest, Queens with a neighborhood outline map, places to eat, parks and landmarks, and nearby transit.

Map of Hillcrest

Outline shows the NYC planning area Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest. The dot marks the neighborhood name location. The outlined area may include other neighborhoods. NYC neighborhood boundaries vary by source.

● Guide locationP ParkT Rail station

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Playground Seventy Five is one public space to look for on your route. Check service to 169 St if you’re arriving by rail.

Landmarks and public spaces

Parks and places to spend time

Playground Seventy Five160 St. bet. 75 Ave. and 75 Rd.
Emerald PlaygroundJewel Ave., 71 Ave. bet. 163 St. and 164 St.
Electric Playground164 St. bet. 65 Ave. and 67 Ave.

Designated landmarks

Jamaica High School167-01 Gothic Drive
Brinckerhoff Cemetery69-65 To 69-73 182Nd Street
Loew's Valencia Theater165-11 Jamaica Avenue

Public art and monuments

Hillcrest Veterans SquareUnion Turnpike, 162 Street and 79 Avenue
Upland Park MemorialCaptain Tilly Memorial Park

NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission map ↗

Restaurants and local hangouts

These nearby listings come from city records. Check current hours and menus before visiting.

Where to eat

Vincenzos Pizzaria RestaurantPizza · 168-19 Union Turnpike
Chill'D Taste ThaiThai · 167-11 Union Turnpike
St John'S University Marillac HallAmerican · 80-00 Utopia Parkway
St John'S University Law SchoolAmerican · 80-00 Utopia Parkway

Cafés and bakeries

St John'S University Library Cafe (St.Augustine Hall)Coffee/Tea · 80-00 Utopia Parkway
SobolJuice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 177-15 Union Turnpike

Getting there

MTA trip planning and service changes ↗

Explore nearby

Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest Utopia Jamaica Estates Jamaica Hills Pomonok

Map and listing sources

City Planning boundaries · Neighborhood names · City restaurant records · Parks · Designated landmarks · Public monuments · MTA stations