Rocket Thrower, New York City

Name: Rocket Thrower
Address: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, New York City, 11368, United States

#630 among attractions in New York City

Monuments and statues, Sculpture, Historical place

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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. De Lue was among a total of five sculptors who would create pieces for the fairground. He was contracted in 1962 for the amount of $105,000 with a deadline for completion of under six months. De Lue completed a full plaster model in 1963 at which time it was sent to Italy to be cast. ()

Completed: 1963 (61 years ago)Coordinates: 40°44'51"N, 73°50'32"W

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Flushing Meadows Corona ParkNortheastern Queens (Flushing Meadows-Corona Park)New York City 11368 United States

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Rocket Thrower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Citi Field, New York City
18 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...
0.4 miS
Vast greenspace with World's Fair relics
Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, New York City
10 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...
~1380 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Queens Museum, New York City
7 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.
~910 ftSW
Large globe designed for a World's Fair
Unisphere, New York City
5 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.
~1260 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Tennis
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City
7 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.
0.5 miW
Hands-on science and technology museum
New York Hall of Science, New York City
13 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 miE
Park
Rachel Carson Playground, New York City
27 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.
0.4 miSW
11-acres of animals and exhibits
Queens Zoo, New York City
11 min walk • The Queens Zoo is an 18-acre zoo located in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City.
0.6 miNW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Home Run Apple, New York City
15 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.
0.6 miN
Museum
New York Mets Hall of Fame, New York City
16 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.
~1630 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York City
8 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 Rocket Thrower?

Nearby attractions include Unisphere, New York City (5 min walk), Queens Theatre in the Park, New York City (7 min walk), Queens Museum, New York City (7 min walk), Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York City (8 min walk).

How to get to Rocket Thrower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rocket Thrower:

Bus

College Point Boulevard & 59th Avenue • Lines: Q58 (10 min walk)

Train

Mets–Willets Point (10 min walk)
Flushing–Main Street (26 min walk)

Metro

Mets–Willets Point • Lines: <7>, 7 (14 min walk)
111th Street • Lines: 7 (21 min walk)