Queens Theatre in the Park, New York City

Name: Queens Theatre in the Park
Address: New York City, United States

#1067 among attractions in New York City

Concerts and shows, Theater

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Queens Theatre, formerly Queens Theatre in the Park and before that Queens Playhouse, is an American professional theatre, located in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York City, New York. Artistic and Executive Directors have included Joseph S. Kutrzeba, founder and producer; Robert Moss, Sue Lawless, Jeffrey Rosenstock and Ray Cullom, formerly Managing Director of Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, CT, and currently, Taryn Sacramone, former Executive Director of Astoria Performing Arts Center. ()

Opened: 1964 (60 years ago)Coordinates: 40°44'39"N, 73°50'40"W

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Northeastern Queens (Flushing Meadows-Corona Park)New York City United States

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Queens Theatre in the Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Citi Field, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens Museum, Unisphere.

0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Citi Field, New York City
23 min walk • Citi Field, the premier baseball stadium nestled in the vibrant heart of New York City, serves as the home of the beloved New York Mets. Since its opening in 2009, this state-of-the-art sport venue has not only hosted numerous high-profile Major League Baseball games...
~1240 ftSE
Vast greenspace with World's Fair relics
Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, New York City
7 min walk • Flushing Meadows–Corona Park is a verdant oasis in the heart of Queens, New York, offering a diverse array of activities and attractions for locals and tourists alike. Spanning approximately 897 acres, it is the fourth-largest public park in New York City and has...
~870 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Queens Museum, New York City
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Queens, one of New York City's most diverse boroughs, the Queens Museum stands as a cultural beacon, inviting visitors from around the world to explore its rich array of art and educational offerings.
~820 ftN
Large globe designed for a World's Fair
Unisphere, New York City
4 min walk • The Unisphere is a spherical stainless steel representation of Earth in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens. The globe was designed by Gilmore D. Clarke as part of his plan for the 1964 New York World's Fair.
~1930 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Tennis
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City
10 min walk • The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is a stadium complex within Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City, United States.
0.4 miNW
Hands-on science and technology museum
New York Hall of Science, New York City
12 min walk • The New York Hall of Science, also known as NYSCI, is a science museum located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens, in the section of the park that is in Corona.
1.2 miE
Park
Rachel Carson Playground, New York City
31 min walk • Rachel Carson Playground, also known as Silent Spring Playground, is a park located in Flushing, Queens, New York City. It is located across the street from IS 237, which owns the park.
~1290 ftW
11-acres of animals and exhibits
Queens Zoo, New York City
7 min walk • The Queens Zoo is an 18-acre zoo located in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City.
0.8 miN
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Home Run Apple, New York City
20 min walk • The Home Run Apple is a motorized apple prop in the batter's eye at Citi Field in New York City, New York, United States; which rises whenever the New York Mets score a home run there.
0.8 miN
Museum
New York Mets Hall of Fame, New York City
21 min walk • The New York Mets Hall of Fame was created in order to recognize the careers of former New York Mets players, managers, broadcasters and executives. There are presently 30 members.
1.2 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Rego Center, New York City
32 min walk • Rego Center is a shopping mall bordered by the Long Island Expressway, Junction Boulevard, Queens Boulevard, 63rd Drive, and 99th Street in the Rego Park neighborhood of Queens in New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Queens Theatre in the Park?

Nearby attractions include Unisphere, New York City (4 min walk), Queens Museum, New York City (5 min walk), Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, New York City (7 min walk), Queens Zoo, New York City (7 min walk).

How to get to Queens Theatre in the Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Queens Theatre in the Park:

Bus

College Point Boulevard & Horace Harding Expressway • Lines: Q58 (11 min walk)
Horace Harding Expressway & Saultell Avenue • Lines: Q58 (14 min walk)

Train

Mets–Willets Point (15 min walk)
Flushing–Main Street (32 min walk)

Metro

Mets–Willets Point • Lines: <7>, 7 (19 min walk)
111th Street • Lines: 7 (21 min walk)