Socrates Sculpture Park
On the far west side of Queens, overlooking Roosevelt Island and Manhattan, is a very special, and dare I say, magical place, located in my very backyard of Long Island City/Astoria.
It’s called Socrates Sculpture Park and it is one of the best spring and summer destinations in NYC for families, couples or to wander around on your own.
Once upon a time, Socrates Sculpture Park was an abandoned riverside landfill. In the 1980’s it was transformed into an outdoor exhibit space and studio by a group of artists and members of the community. Today it serves as a world renowned outdoor museum and artistic workspace, as well as a multifaceted activity park.
The best part about the activities on offer is that they are all free of charge and available several times a week during the spring and summer, with some continuing into the fall.
There are educational art workshops, a film series, and a weekend fitness program including yoga, capoeira, pilates and more!
It’s all just a short hop from Manhattan on the N or W subway lines to Broadway, and then a 10 minute walk.
For more information on all the Socrates Sculpture Park has to offer, please visit: http://www.socratessculpturepark.org/
At a Glance:
PARK HOURS: Socrates is open 365 days a year from 10am until sunset. Click here for sunset times
ADMISSION: FREE
DIRECTIONS TO SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK: N/W to Broadway (Queens)
ADDRESS: 32-01 Vernon Boulevard at Broadway, Long Island City (Queens), NY 11106
On the far west side of Queens, overlooking Roosevelt Island and Manhattan, is a very special, and dare I say, magical place, located in my very backyard of Long Island City/Astoria.
It’s called Socrates Sculpture Park and it is one of the best spring and summer destinations in NYC for families, couples or to wander around on your own.
Once upon a time, Socrates Sculpture Park was an abandoned riverside landfill. In the 1980’s it was transformed into an outdoor exhibit space and studio by a group of artists and members of the community. Today it serves as a world renowned outdoor museum and artistic workspace, as well as a multifaceted activity park.
The best part about the activities on offer is that they are all free of charge and available several times a week during the spring and summer, with some continuing into the fall.
There are educational art workshops, a film series, and a weekend fitness program including yoga, capoeira, pilates and more!
It’s all just a short hop from Manhattan on the N or W subway lines to Broadway, and then a 10 minute walk.
For more information on all the Socrates Sculpture Park has to offer, please visit: http://www.socratessculpturepark.org/
At a Glance:
PARK HOURS: Socrates is open 365 days a year from 10am until sunset. Click here for sunset times
ADMISSION: FREE
DIRECTIONS TO SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK: N/W to Broadway (Queens)
ADDRESS: 32-01 Vernon Boulevard at Broadway, Long Island City (Queens), NY 11106
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