Ozone Park is a working class neighborhood located in the southwestern portion of Queens. Ozone Park is known for its Aqueduct Racetrack, a popular thoroughbred racing spot. The neighborhood is also known for its prominent Italian American population. Since the beginning of Ozone Park’s history it has been a center for immigrant communities. Though the majority of immigrants were Italians during the 1900’s, the turn of the century saw an influx of Latin American, South Asian, and West Indian communities. With these new arrivals, Ozone Park is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing ethnically diverse communities in New York City.
