Socrates Sculpture Park
(718) 956-1819
3205 Vernon Blvd
Long Island City,
NY
11106
40.7677
-73.9359
Neighborhood: Astoria
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While it's sometimes hard to distinguish the intentional art from particularly intriguing river debris or the adjacent junk-metal pile, this outdoor sculpture garden is full of wonderful artistic surprises. The Peat Moss Sculpture by Knut Wold, for instance, is an enormous chunk of wood, wire and rebar covered in algae and gently submerged at the edge of the river, where it blends in with the nearby pilings and driftwood.
Overview
This grassy, sculpture-filled area was once a frightening no-man's-land--a polluted illegal dumping ground--until volunteers and residents, led by Marc di Suvero, banded together with artists to create the park. Community volunteers continue to run the park, which has an annual budget provided by private sources and artist grants from the state and city.
User Reviews
Anonymous
August 12, 2006
This park is right on the East River and has a great view of Manhattan. Admission is free and they often have concerts, films, and other special events. The times that I have been there the sculptures have been quite unique, but nothing too spectacular. However, this is a good place to go on a nice day to just enjoy the view, particularly on weekends when there is a lot going on there.
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September 25, 2005
if you get it right the sculptures could be awesome and sometimes they are just ok.. but its free in the summer they show international movies here ,, and it free... the view of manhattan is great too..costco is right next door so if you need a cheap slice of pizza and a drink you have a nice afternoon.
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August 16, 2005
This is an awesome outdoor garden. It is located near the riverside and is an awesome place to jog or have a date during the day. The sculptures are huge and very well constructed. The unique feeling of the park makes it a great place to visit anytime while in the area to gather your thoughts. They are also funny, so bringing a child would work as well. There is no admission, open everyday until sunset.
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