Briarwood is located in the Queens borough of New York City, between Kew Gardens and Jamaica Hills. Notable for its access to transportation, Briarwood allows for simple travels and commutes with access to the Briarwood/Van Wyck Boulevard station on the E and F subway lines as well as the intersection of the Grand Central Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, Jackie Robinson Parkway, and Union Turnpike.
Home to a strong community and diverse population, Briarwood boasts many opportunities to sample all kinds of international cuisine. Briarwood residents enjoy access to major attractions like Citi Field, Queens Museum, Queens Botanical Garden, Queens Zoo, and the New York Hall of Science. Plenty of beautiful parks are also situated near Briarwood, including Forest Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Cunningham Park, and Hoover Park.