Garden of Meditation

Public gardens offer a quiet counterpoint to the grid of the city. Garden of Meditation fits neatly into that tradition, occupying a corner of Flushing Meadows Corona Park where Meridian Road meets the Avenue of Africa. The space is open to anyone passing through, though its layout suggests a more deliberate pause—benches face inward, pathways curve gently, and the planting scheme favors perennials that shift with the seasons.

Finding the garden means navigating the park’s larger circuits. Signage is minimal, so visitors often rely on landmarks: the Unisphere looms to the west, while the Queens Museum anchors the north. The address—Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Meridian Rd & Avenue of Africa, Flushing, NY 11367—places it firmly within the park’s eastern quadrant, a section less trafficked than the central plazas but no less deliberate in its design. Those who arrive by car can follow the perimeter road until the garden’s low hedges come into view.

While the garden operates without a formal schedule, questions about access or group visits can be directed to (212) 639-9675. The number connects to park services, which can clarify rules about events or maintenance closures. For directions, the map pinpoints the exact location: a link that skips the guesswork of park entrances and detours.