Turtle Playground, New York City

#1844 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

Turtle Playground, located at 138th Street and the south side of Horace Harding Expressway in Flushing, was acquired by the City of New York in 1954 as part of land condemnations for the Long Island Expressway. ()

Elevation: 62 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°44'32"N, 73°49'39"W

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Northeastern Queens (Flushing)New York City United States

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Day trips

Turtle Playground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Citi Field, New York City
36 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...
0.7 miW
Vast greenspace with World's Fair relics
Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, New York City
19 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...
1 miW
Museum, Art museum
Queens Museum, New York City
27 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.
1 miW
Large globe designed for a World's Fair
Unisphere, New York City
25 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.
1.1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Tennis
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City
28 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.
0.6 miNE
Park
Rachel Carson Playground, New York City
15 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.
1.1 miW
11-acres of animals and exhibits
Queens Zoo, New York City
30 min walk • The Queens Zoo is an 18-acre zoo located in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City.
1.3 miNW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Home Run Apple, New York City
34 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.
1.3 miNW
Museum
New York Mets Hall of Fame, New York City
35 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 miE
Park
Kissena Park, New York City
27 min walk • Kissena Park is a 235-acre park located in the neighborhood of Flushing in Queens, New York City. It is located along the subterranean Kissena Creek, which flows into the Flushing River.
1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York City
30 min walk • Arthur Ashe Stadium is a tennis stadium at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City. Part of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, it is the main stadium of the US Open tennis tournament and has a capacity of 23,771 making it the largest tennis stadium in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Turtle Playground?

Nearby attractions include Rachel Carson Playground, New York City (15 min walk), Queens Botanical Garden, New York City (15 min walk), Colden Auditorium, New York City (18 min walk), Flushing, New York City (19 min walk).

How to get to Turtle Playground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Turtle Playground:

Bus

Main Street & 60th Avenue • Lines: Q44 Sbs (4 min walk)
Main St & 146th St • Lines: Q44 Sbs (5 min walk)

Train

Mets–Willets Point (29 min walk)
Flushing–Main Street (29 min walk)

Metro

Mets–Willets Point • Lines: <7>, 7 (33 min walk)