SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK | NYC Parks
New York City, NY - United States
ADDRESS:
32-01 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11106
ACCESS:
This is a public park and is FREE and accessible to all. Open 9am - Sunset
DISCRIPTION:
Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens is a unique public space where art, community, and landscape come together. Once an abandoned landfill, the five-acre site was transformed into an open-air museum and artist residency space. It provides a rare platform for large-scale sculpture and site-specific installations in a natural setting along the East River. The park’s design emphasizes accessibility and transparency—visitors can witness the artistic process in real time, with artists often creating their work on-site. Modular structures, such as repurposed shipping containers, house administrative offices, education programs, and exhibition spaces without detracting from the open character of the landscape. Grassy lawns, gravel paths, and waterfront views create a flexible and welcoming environment for performances, workshops, and seasonal events. As both a cultural destination and a community park, Socrates Sculpture Park exemplifies how public art and adaptive reuse can redefine urban space and encourage creative dialogue.
NOTES:
Check the park’s website to for events and to see what’s on view. Regardless it is a great place to visit, and you may catch some artist at work. While in the area consider visiting the Noguchi Museum right down the street.
