[1] Because the Long Island Expressway frequently became congested in that area, "backup at the Elmhurst Gas Tanks" became a familiar phrase in radio traffic reporting.

[3][4] Construction on the $20 million park, spearheaded by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, started in 2007.

[2] The park contained state-of-the-art facilities including benches, lighting, lawns, and jogging paths, in addition to a playground and more than 620 trees.

Having opened in September 2012,[7][8] the restroom facilities were stylish and spacious, although highly controversial; they drew wide criticism due to their $2.3 million cost.

[13][14] The semicircular memorial features the names of 371 Queens residents who died while fighting in the war.