Rachel Carson Playground

Rachel Carson Playground is a public park in Flushing, Queens located between Juniper and Geranium Avenues on Colden Street. The grounds feature a baseball diamond with dugouts, four handball courts, basketball courts, a running track, drinking fountains, and picnic areas.

The park opened in 1946 and was named after Rachel Carson, an environmental author whose influential writings focused on nature conservation. The name reflects the park's educational purpose rooted in her legacy.

Cement blocks throughout display sea creature illustrations and book titles that connect visitors to environmental thinking. These artworks turn the space into an open-air reminder of nature's importance.

The park is open during daylight hours for recreational use with ample space for groups of any size. Visitors should check if specific courts are reserved for organized programs during their visit.

In the late 1970s, the park was redesigned to ensure all facilities were accessible to children with varying physical abilities. This made it an early model for inclusive public recreation space in the city.

Location: New York

Inception: 1946

Website: http://nycgovparks.org/parks/Q300/highlights/12913

GPS coordinates: 40.74990,-73.82280

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:40