During a quick trip into the now trendy neighborhood of Astoria, in New York City's outer borough of Queens, I made a short visit to a favorite spot. Growing up in this area (which wasn't so trendy then), I spent a great deal of time along the East River waterfront. This area, with its public green spaces growing rapidly, is now attracting more activities. One spot in particular, the Socrates Sculpture Park, is partly responsible for the revitalization in the immediate area.
Until 1986, the area now occupied by the park was an abandoned landfill and dump. A group of artist got together and developed a great outdoor exhibition space and park for the neighborhood.
View more images from my quick visit to the Socrates Sculpture Park.
I am reaching out to the organization in hopes of organizing a photo walk here in the coming weeks. So make sure you check back for details.
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