Suggestions for Sculpture Garden near Long Island City, Queens

Marius W. • March 6, 2018Marius Watz: A true hidden gem, this park features monumental architecture with an amazing location in the middle of the East River. The tram across from Manhattan is worth it all on its own.

Marius W. • September 1, 2014Perfect for a bike adventure or combo visit w/ Noguchi Museum next door. Revolving sculpture selection can be hit-or-miss, but the riverside view and greenery are always worth it. Dogs allowed!

HorrorFixation • April 6, 2014#thebigegghuntny has 3 eggs

Ignacio D. • October 12, 2015The best place in the city to disconnect a little bit and relax.

Marc B. • April 22, 2010Lose yourself in Central Park & rediscover your inner child, romantic, adventurer, athlete, & anything you miss about you. The magic is all around you as soon as you step out of nYc & onto its paths

Tash C. • December 19, 2016Take a moment to stop along this walk and read the powerful quotes on the pavement.

Bob M. • March 5, 2013Perfect place to hang on a sunny day!

d b. • May 17, 2012On the weekends during the spring & summer make sure you catch concert violinist Susan Keser playing by the statue. A great way to relax and enjoy the park on a nice day!!

The New York Daily News • August 22, 2011PHOTO: Youngsters cool off by diving off a Grand St. pier into the East River in 1935, at the link!

Kim P. • June 1, 2015One of the best places to spend a sunny afternoon. Bring a blanket and soak up the sun! ☀️

Mandola Joe • September 20, 2011Right by the Reservoir at East 90th St, one of the most beautiful memorials in the City...

Raj S. • May 30, 2011Good place to sit in the afternoon near Lincoln Center. Lots of shade as well. Never really packed.

Trae F. • June 4, 2015One of my favorite places to relax in the city.

UNICEF USA • July 31, 2012The original snowflake, a New York attraction since 1984, was dedicated to UNICEF by the Stonbely family in 2002.

md l. • April 7, 2012serenity in the city

Kathryn Y. • August 15, 2011This distinctive sculpture consists of a 30’ x 8’6” wine bottle resting on its side, with interiors taken from a stateroom of the original ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary.

Jimmy L. • July 11, 2011Daniel webster comes alive at night to patrol the park tell him liberty and union now and forever one and inseparable to pass safely

Galactus • January 2, 2013By far the best Columbus statue in NYC.

Andres T. • March 6, 2013Nice lil skate spot. Stairs, marble ledges for slappys or manis. Wall rides, rails. Have a beer their, smoke break, or even see a fight.

Marius W. • September 1, 2014A hidden gem. Great architecture (open air spaces, peaceful sculpture garden) and beautiful pieces thoughtfully laid out, showcasing Noguchi as a subtle master of material and texture.

The New York Palace • March 26, 2012Embrace your need for aesthetics and walk through MOMA. From its sculpture garden to paintings and sculptures from modern masters, MOMA is one of the best modern art museums on the globe.

Yera H. • October 21, 2014Cool spot, great for people watching.

David C. • May 29, 2012Howd they get that buddha in there? Helicopter? Built around it? Pieces? Urban lore!

Gary T. • June 8, 2018The vanity license plate is “SPOT”

The New York Daily News • March 7, 2011PHOTO: Greer Garson, as Eleanor Roosevelt, and Ralph Bellamy, as Franklin D. Roosevelt, sit in a refurbished Packard touring car for a scene in "Sunrise at Campobello" in 1960, at the link!

Laura G. • March 8, 2012Great spot to have lunch in the sun while people watching.