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Socrates Sculpture Park
A free outdoor art park on the Queens waterfront, with changing installations and a view across the East River.
- Location
- 32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island CityFreeAstoria & Long Island City
A place worth knowing
Treat this as both an art visit and time outdoors. Walk around a work, look back from the waterfront and let the weather become part of the experience. Installations change, so check the current programme rather than expecting every sculpture in an older photograph to remain.
The park opens daily at 09:00 and closes at sunset, with free admission year-round. There are no indoor galleries. A paved perimeter and a wheelchair access mat help with access, but interior ground can be uneven or muddy. The cover records the park in June 2026.
Practical details last checked 20 Sept 2026
Find your way.
Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, 11106, New York
Accessibility
Paved perimeter; a wheelchair access mat is available. Interior surfaces may be uneven or muddy; consult the park’s access guidance.
Opening hours
Opening hours have not been confirmed. Check the official website before visiting.
32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City
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