Unisphere
Park Stainless‑steel globe monument from the 1964 World's Fair
The Unisphere in Flushing Meadows is the stainless-steel globe built for the 1964 World’s Fair. Park visitors and photographers use it as a focal point within the larger Queens public park and museum precinct.
The Unisphere is a large stainless-steel globe in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens, New York, created as the theme symbol for the 1964 New York World’s Fair. It is an enduring icon of the borough and a popular photo subject.
Erected for the 1964 World’s Fair to celebrate global interdependence, the structure has remained a public landmark and was restored in later decades to preserve the stainless-steel surface and fountain systems. It has become associated with Flushing Meadows and the surrounding civic complex.
The Unisphere stands in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in north-central Queens, within walking distance of the USTA tennis centre and public transit links serving northeastern New York City.
- Park location: Located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens, adjacent to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and near the Queens Museum.
- World's Fair origin: Constructed for the 1964 New York World's Fair and now serves as an iconic stainless-steel globe and public landmark in Queens.
How to Get to Unisphere #
Take the New York City Subway 7 train to Mets-Willets Point station; the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is about a 5-10 minute walk from that station. The park is also accessible by car via the Grand Central Parkway (follow signs for Flushing Meadows-Corona Park/Citi Field); parking is available in the park and at nearby event venues.
Tips for Visiting Unisphere #
- Photograph the Unisphere at early morning or during golden hour for the best light and far fewer people in shots.
- Arrive via the Mets-Willets Point station (7 train and seasonal LIRR stops) to minimize walking and parking hassles; the stadium/park area is large so public transit is usually faster.
- Take time to walk the immediate surroundings of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park - the Unisphere is just one feature of the 1964/1965 World's Fair landscape that many visitors overlook.
Best Time to Visit Unisphere #
Best visited in spring or autumn for comfortable weather and smaller crowds.
Weather & Climate near Unisphere #
Unisphere's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1134 mm/year), wettest in August, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (109 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
