Socrates Sculpture Park is located on the East River waterfront of an industrial area of Queens, the most culturally diverse county in the United States. The Park was once an abandoned landfill and dumpsite until 1986 when a group of artists and community members, led by visionary sculptor Mark di Suvero, transformed its five acres into an open exhibition space and neighborhood park.

Over nearly 40 years, Socrates has transformed the park into a thriving cultural hub, supported the exhibition of public art by emerging and acclaimed artists, and served a broad and ever-changing community through diverse and accessible arts programming, education, and unique cultural experiences spanning an array of performing arts genres. This breadth of cultural activity enlivens the Park and creates a vibrant, welcoming environment that is completely free and accessible 365 days a year.

Contact [email protected] by Friday, October 11th to request additional accessibility accommodations.

This is an outdoor park, sunscreen and bug repellent is recommended.

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