The park site is a peninsula projecting into the East River roughly opposite the College Point and Malba neighborhoods of Queens.

The Hutchinson River Expressway (Interstate 678) crosses the park to the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, splitting it into east and west sides.

[3] In 1937, New York City acquired the land for Ferry Point Park in preparation for the construction of the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge.

The west side of the park was well utilized by churches, schools, and visitors from Parkchester, Castle Hill and Throggs Neck apartments.

The east side underwent years of raw garbage Landfill under the authority of the Department of Sanitation (began in 1952 and continued until 1970).

[7] In early 2021, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the city government would be severing all contracts with the Trump Organization, including Ferry Point's golf course, citing Trump's involvement in the previous week's storming of the United States Capitol.

[10] The east side of Ferry Point Park is equipped with sports fields, basketball and handball courts.

By 2023 there were new plantings, drainage, new electric, and a ferry dock with a small bus that brings commuters from the reconstructed parking Lot.

The park includes a baseball field, basketball court, playground, trails and comfort station.