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.
Unisphere at a Glance#
Address: Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens, New York (Unisphere, near Meadow Lake)
Website: https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/flushing-meadows-corona-park
Hours: Flushing Meadows-Corona Park open daily (park hours vary)
Admission: Free to visit (public park)
About Unisphere#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 4° | -5° | 89 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 5° | -4° | 75 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 10° | 2° | 103 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 22° | 16° | 104 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 26° | 21° | 84 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 29° | 25° | 105 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 28° | 24° | 109 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 24° | 20° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 85 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 12° | 6° | 98 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 7° | -2° | 92 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
