Rachel Carson Playground, New York City

Name: Rachel Carson Playground
Address: New York City, United States

#248 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Elevation: 13 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°44'58"N, 73°49'22"W

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Northeastern Queens (Flushing)New York City United States

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Day trips

Rachel Carson Playground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Unisphere, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Home Run Apple.

1.1 miSW
Vast greenspace with World's Fair relics
Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, New York City
29 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...
1.2 miW
Large globe designed for a World's Fair
Unisphere, New York City
31 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.
1.2 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Tennis
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City
31 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.
1.3 miW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Home Run Apple, New York City
33 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 miW
Museum
New York Mets Hall of Fame, New York City
33 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.
0.8 miE
Park
Kissena Park, New York City
21 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 miNW
Church
Old Quaker Meeting House, New York City
26 min walk • The Flushing Friends Quaker Meeting House, also the Old Quaker Meeting House, is a historic Quaker house of worship located at 137-16 Northern Boulevard, in Flushing, Queens, New York. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1967 and a New York City designated landmark in 1970.
1 miN
City hall
Flushing Town Hall, New York City
27 min walk • Flushing Town Hall is a historic Town Hall located on Northern Boulevard at Linden Place in the Flushing section of the New York City borough of Queens.
~1980 ftW
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Queens Botanical Garden, New York City
10 min walk • Queens Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located at 43-50 Main Street in Flushing, Queens, New York City. The 39-acre site features rose, bee, herb, wedding, and perennial gardens; an arboretum; an art gallery; and a LEED-certified Visitor & Administration Building.
0.4 miNE
Temple
Hindu Temple Society of North America, New York City
10 min walk • The Hindu Temple Society of North America is a nonprofit organization that manages the Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam temple located in Queens, New York. It is more commonly known as the Ganesha Temple because the central deity in the temple is Ganesha. The Ganesha Temple was the first Hindu temple built in the tristate region.
1 miW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture, Historical place
Rocket Thrower, New York City
27 min walk • Rocket Thrower is a 1963 bronze sculpture by American sculptor Donald De Lue. Created for the 1964 New York World's Fair, it is located in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rachel Carson Playground?

Nearby attractions include Flushing, New York City (9 min walk), Queens Botanical Garden, New York City (10 min walk), Hindu Temple Society of North America, New York City (10 min walk), Turtle Playground, New York City (15 min walk).

How to get to Rachel Carson Playground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rachel Carson Playground:

Bus

Main Street & Elder Avenue • Lines: Q20A, Q44 Sbs (6 min walk)
Kissena Boulevard & Holly Avenue • Lines: Q17, Q27 (6 min walk)

Train

Flushing–Main Street (19 min walk)
Murray Hill (26 min walk)

Metro

Flushing–Main Street • Lines: <7>, 7 (21 min walk)