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There is no question that a drive along the Jackie Robinson Parkway - formerly known as the Interboro Parkway - is a beautiful one, particularly during the fall. From the bustle of the Kew Gardens interchange, motorists are immersed quickly into the natural canopies of Forest Park, and later, through the quiet of the Cypress Hill cemeteries. Before long, the parkway ends abruptly in busy East New York.
It is best to enjoy the drive slowly (at 45 MPH or less) because there is no other way to do it safely. Sharp curves, inadequate shoulders and nonexistent acceleration / deceleration ramps (and yes, even the occasional tiger!) make the parkway relatively unsafe by modern design standards. A major reconstruction of the parkway during the late 1980's and early 1990's has brought some safety improvements, as well as a new pavement. Unfortunately, there is not much that can be done with the 25 MPH curves under Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens, and through the Cypress Hill cemeteries.
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