How funny- we live in Kew Gardens and go over to Overlook park (the smaller park right near Forest Park) practically every day. We bring Prince there either before 9am or after 9pm (sometimes we cheat and bring him at like 6 or 7pm cuz no one without dogs is around) becuse the current Parks Commissioner has an "unwritten rule" allowing dogs off the leash during those times. and if no one else is around, which is often in the winter, people can bring the dogs there pretty much whenever. though, we're not sure how that rule is going to change when the new commissioner comes aboard.
i wouldn't say it would be a good area for a boxer bash, as there are lots of different dogs who go there all the time and it is not an enclosed area. but if you wanted to meet for a playdate, feel free to email me and maybe we can set something up- either at overlook or Forest park (we've haven't been there yet).
and if anyone else has an idea for a good place for a boxer bash on LI or in NYC...we're all listening! :cool: