Forest Hills, Queens

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/forest-hills-queens

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Forest Hills, Queens?Central Queens, New York City, USA
2. How many people live in Forest Hills, Queens?Approximately 110,000 residents
3. How big is Forest Hills, Queens?Approximately 4 square miles (10.4 square kilometers)
4. When was Forest Hills, Queens built?Renamed Forest Hills in 1906 by the Cord Meyer Development Company
5. What is Forest Hills in Queens?Forest Hills is a neighborhood in the middle of Queens, New York City, known for its tree‑lined streets and big parks.
6. Why is Forest Hills famous for tennis?The Forest Hills Stadium hosted the U.S. Open from 1915 to 1977, and the West Side Tennis Club still has historic grass courts.

Urban Planning: The process of designing and managing the development of cities and towns.
Arterial Road: A major road that serves as a principal route for traffic.
Community District: An administrative division within New York City that helps manage local services and planning.