Kopytko Triangle, Public green space in Flushing, Queens, United States
Kopytko Triangle is a small green space located where 158th Street, Oak Avenue, and Quince Avenue intersect in Queens. The triangular pocket park was created by the overlay of two different street grids in the Flushing neighborhood.
The space was named in 2002 after Scott Michael Kopytko, a firefighter who died in the September 11 attacks. He was one of 343 members of the New York City Fire Department who lost their lives that day.
The neighboring streets carry plant names that reflect the area's past as home to America's first commercial nursery. This horticultural heritage shaped the neighborhood's character.
The small park is easy to locate at a clear street corner where multiple paths meet. It is an informal space accessible at any time, making it suitable for a brief stop while exploring the neighborhood.
Before becoming a firefighter in 1998, Kopytko worked as a commodities broker in the World Trade Center. This personal connection to the location of the later attack makes the memorial site especially meaningful.
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