Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome to the home of NYC Parks' Retired Playground Animals
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 7, 2026
1. Welcome to the home of NYC Parks' Retired Playground Animals Marker
What is this?
You've found yourself in the beautiful, evergreen-shaded retirement home of some of New York City's hardest-working employees—our beloved playground animals. They've spent their careers teaching important life lessons (wait your turn!), and happily enduring heatwaves, snowstorms, and a few facelifts for the greater good.
That's why we've moved these animals from their original playgrounds to Flushing Meadows Corona Park to enjoy their well-earned retirement. Now they can catch a ballgame, cool off in the spray of the Unisphere, or just watch the clouds float by. All of us at NYC parks invite you to visit our retired animals and thank them for their years of dedicated service.
Se encuentran en esta hermosa residencia, siempre a la sobra de los árboles, donde se jubilaron algunos de los empleados que más trabajaron para New York City: nuestros queridos animales de las zonas de recreao. Durante su carrera, ellos enseñaron a los niños importantes lecciones de vida (¡espera tu turno!) y han soportado alegremente olas de calor tormentas de nieve y alguna que otra modernización por
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Por eso, trasladamos a estos animales de sus zonas de recreo originales a Flushing Meadows Carona Park para que disfruten de su merecida jubilación. Ahora pueden ver un partido de béisbol, refrescarse en el rocío de Unisphere o simplemente ver cómo flotan las nubes. Todos los que trabajamos en NYC Parks los invitamos a visitar a nuestros animales jubilados y a agradecerles por sus años de servicio dedicado.
您发现自忌身处美丽、绿树成荫的退休之家，这里住着一些纽约市最辛勤工作的员工一我们心爱的游乐场动物。它们在自己的职业生涯中教会孩子们重要的人生哲理（会轮到你的：耐心等待吧！）：为了更好的演出效果，它们愉快地忍受着热浪、暴风雪和一些整容手术。
这就是为什么我们把这些动物从原来的游乐场搬到法拉盛草地科罗娜公园（Flushing
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 7, 2026
2. Welcome to the home of NYC Parks' Retired Playground Animals Marker
Erected by NYC Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list.
Location. 40° 44.909′ N, 73° 50.628′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. It is on United Nations Avenue North east of Avenue of the Americas, on the right when
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 7, 2026
3. Several of NYC Parks' Retired Playground Animals
Regionally, this marker is in New York City and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Welcome to the home of NYC Parks' Retired Playground Animals (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Unisphere (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Unisphere (about 700 feet away); Column of Jerash (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Unisphere (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Unisphere (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Unisphere (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
