Pros
- Atlas Park has been a hit in the neighborhood for new restaurants: Shiro's of Japan and California Pizza Kitchen.
- The outdoor layout is refreshing. A pedestrian-friendly green oval separates buildings and stores.
- The frequent events and farmers market are consistently good.
- Selection and wide aisles at Rosetta Wines.
- No dome to keep out the rain.
- Many of the retail stores are relatively expensive.
- Got to pay to park.
Main Stores at Atlas Park Mall
Borders Books and Music, Aerosoles, Blue Tulip, Claire's, Florsheim, Gymboree, J. Jill, Crazy For Animals, Stein Mart, Rosetta Wine, White House Black MarketFood at Atlas Park Mall
California Pizza Kitchen, Orange (cafe in courtyard), Johnny Rockets, Shiro of Japan, Pasticcio Restaurant, Chili's Bar & Grill, Coldstone Creamery, Amish Fine Food (gourmet market)Movies and Health
Regal Cinemas, New York Sports ClubHours
- Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Sun: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Getting There - Atlas Park Mall
- Address - 8000 Cooper Ave, Glendale, NY (at 80th St)
- Map - Google
- There are entrances on both streets, but it's easy to drive past.
Driving
Jackie Robinson (west) to Myrtle Ave. Right on the access road, right on Myrtle, and a quick left on 80th St. Go uphill over train tracks and turn right into mall.
Parking
Parking garage and short-term parking on the Atlas' oval.
- Cost - $3 for 6 hours; $2 if validated at movies.
Subway
M at Metropolitan and 69th St, over one mile away.
Bus
Q54 (Willamsburg-Jamaica) from M subway at Metropolitan. Q29 bus (Elmhurst-Glendale).
