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LOCATION. The Park’s address is 32-01 Vernon Boulevard / Long Island City, NY 11106. Our main entrance is located at the intersection of Vernon Boulevard and Broadway. Hallets Cove beach is located at 31-10 Vernon Boulevard. You can only access the beach from the beach gate on Vernon Boulevard.
Socrates Sculpture Park. Vernon Blvd. bet. Broadway and 30 Dr. Queens. Directions via Google Maps
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Socrates Sculpture Park, located at32-01 Vernon Boulevard, spans five acres (about the size of one New York City block) on the East River waterfront in Long Island City, Queens. The beach at Hallets Cove, is also under the Park’s purview and is accessible via the beach gate at 31-10 Vernon Boulevard.
You can access the Park at either the Main Gate, located at the intersection of Vernon Boulevard and Broadway, or the North Gate on Vernon Boulevard between 31st Drive and 31st Avenue. The gates are opened every morning at 9AM and closed every evening at sunset (with the exception of certain programs or events). Admission is FREE and no tickets are...
The Park has a flat grassy lawn with decorative plantings around the outer edges. A grove of trees populates the south-western edge of the landscape. The Park also cultivates several herb beds – please ask for assistance from a grounds crew member if you are interested in harvesting herbs. For more information about Socrates’ horticultural practice...
Free Wi-Fi The free Socrates Sculpture Park Wi-Fi network is generously provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Socrates Sculpture Park is free and fully accessible to visitors of all abilities, including but not limited to individuals with physical, visual, and auditory disabilities, owners of special care animals, and wheelchair users. Individuals or groups with special needs are always welcome and are encouraged to contact us with any specific questions r...
Park Rentals
The Park grounds are available for rental in select circumstances. For more information about private rentals, please contact: Sarah Frazier Director of Development & Communications sf@socratesculpturepark.org (718) 956-1819 x102
Lost Items
If you believe you may have lost something at the Park please contact jc@socratessculpturepark.orgor call 718-956-1819 x105. For answers to FAQ’s about the Park click here
Aug 21, 2019 · View Map. Socrates Sculpture Park. Address. 32-01 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11106, USA. Phone +1 718-956-1819. Web Visit website. As recently as 1986, the Socrates Sculpture Park was a landfill and illegal dumpsite in Astoria, Queens. Now it's a stunning 4-acre park that is dedicated to showing public art.
- 32-01 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11106, USA
- (718) 956-1819
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Coordinates: 40.768347°N 73.936545°W. Socrates Sculpture Park is an outdoor museum and public park where artists can create and exhibit sculptures and multi-media installations. It is located one block from the Noguchi Museum at the intersection of Broadway and Vernon Boulevard in the neighborhood of Astoria, Queens, New York City.
