Playgrounds
There is a playground at Canal
Street, Park Place and South
Street. The Commissioner of
Parks is considering opening a
playground at Baisley's Pond,
which will have swings, slides,
and additional apparatus for the
amusement of the children.
Upland Park
Upland Park is a beautiful,
thickly-wooded, natural park,
located on Highland near Hill
Crest Avenues, where people
desiring to get away from the
busy section of the town and
seek enjoyment in the calmness
of nature can enjoy the
ruggedness, the pretty walks, or
rest on the benches provided for
that purpose. There is a pond in
this park which affords good
skating in the winter time.
King Park
King Park, located on Fulton,
Ray, Alsop Streets and Shelton
Avenue, is a beautiful park
covered with velvet green grass,
large shade trees of all kinds
and shrubbery, also decorated
with very beautiful flowers
gardened into ornamental centre
pieces and designs, all of which
present a very pleasing and
attractive appearance. The park
is divided by broad stone walks
with seats on both sides. These
walks are illuminated at night
by frosted ornamental electric
lamps which give a soft light
effect very pleasant tot he eye.
The north side of the park
contains a hockey field, while
the centre is occupied by a
band-stand where concerts are
rendered on Sunday afternoons.
Entering the park by the Fulton
Street entrance one approaches
the historical King mansion,
built in the year 1750. it was
the home of Rufus King, who,
using words on a tablet on the
house, "Served his State and
Country with honor and
distinction as delegate to the
Continental Congress in 1784,
1785 and 1786; United States
Senator from new York 1789-1796;
Minister to England 1796-1803,
1825-1826, under Washington,
Adams, and Jefferson. Returned
to Senate 1813; re-elected for
fourth term 1819."
This house is open for visitors
between the hours of 1 and 5
P.M. daily and contains the
original furnishings showing the
type of household effects in
vogue during that period. In it
are also many relics of the
Revolutionary War.
Theatres
Jamaica Theatre, located on
Fulton Street in the heart of
the town, provides excellent
entertainment. its seating
capacity is 2300. There are two
performances daily, matinee and
evening. On Saturdays, Sundays,
and holidays, the performance is
continuous. Feature pictures are
shown.
Two exclusive motion picture
theatres with seating capacity
of 3,000 each and containing
pipe organs costing
approximately $20,000 are now
under construction.
In addition to these there are
numerous moving picture theatres
conveniently located throughout
the town.
Clubs
Country Club
The Jamaica Country Club, having
an area of 90 acres and the
sportiest 9-hole golf course on
Long Island, is located on the
Jamaica Hill Crest property
bounded by Doncaster Boulevard,
Homelawn Avenue, Grand Street,
and Union Turnpike. Its
membership numbers 200. Its
close proximity to the city is a
distinct advantage.
The Club-house is located at the
corner of Doncaster Boulevard
and Grand Street and contains a
reception room, first class
restaurant, locker rooms, shower
baths, ladies dressing room with
bath, and excellent dance floor
where dances are held once each
month. Social functions take p
lace from time to time.
The Club has four tennis courts,
and, in addition to the
aforementioned existing golf
course, hopes to have an
additional 9-hole course within
a short time.
Jamaica Club
The Jamaica Club was founded in
1866, then known as the Rod and
Rifle Club. Nearly all the
Jamaica Civil War Veterans were
members of this organization.
Its membership is 200 at
present. The Club-house is
located at Herriman and Grove
Streets and contains a pool and
billiard room, a card room, and
bowling alleys. The Club's
functions are social.
Miscellaneous Clubs
There are Men's Clubs connected
with the following churches:
Dutch Reform, Grace Episcopal,
Methodist, and Presbyterian.
Ladies' Clubs
The Ladies' Clubs of Jamaica are
the King manor Association,
Women's Citizens League, and
Women's Club of Jamaica.
Fraternal Organizations
The following Fraternal
Organizations are represented:
Eastern Star, Forresters,
Knights of Columbus, F. & A.
Masons, L.O.O. Moose, I.O.O.
Oddfellows, Red Men, Royal
Arcanum, United American
Mechanics, and Woodmen.
Patriotic Organizations
The G.A.R., Spanish War
Veterans, American Legion of the
Great World War, and the
Veterans of Foreign Wars have
posts in Jamaica.
Miscellaneous Organizations
The Y.M.C.A., Y.W.C.A., American
Red Cross, S.P.C.A., and the
Queensboro Council Boy Scouts of
America all have their
Headquarters in Jamaica.
