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Queens' Iconic Sculpture Finds New Home at Citi Field
The 'Queens, The World's Borough' sculpture has been relocated to the home of the New York Mets.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:33am
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The iconic 'Queens, The World's Borough' sculpture, created by Forest Hills resident Larry Ng, has been relocated from MacDonald Park to Citi Field, the home of the New York Mets. The move was announced by Council Member Lynn Schulman (District 29) and is seen as a way to keep the vibrant symbol of Queens pride and diversity accessible to the public in the heart of the borough.
Why it matters
The 'Queens, The World's Borough' sculpture has become an important landmark and point of pride for the diverse Queens community. By relocating the artwork to Citi Field, it will continue to be on public display and accessible to Mets fans and visitors, preserving an important symbol of the borough's identity.
The details
The sculpture, which was previously exhibited at MacDonald Park for one year, will now be situated between the main entrance and the Team Store at Citi Field. The move was facilitated through a collaboration between the city and the New York Mets organization, who expressed gratitude for the opportunity to host the artwork and provide fans with a new landmark to enjoy during their visits.
- The 'Queens, The World's Borough' sculpture was previously exhibited at MacDonald Park for one year.
- The sculpture was relocated to Citi Field on March 28, 2026.
The players
Lynn Schulman
Council Member for District 29 in Queens, who announced the relocation of the 'Queens, The World's Borough' sculpture.
Larry Ng
The Forest Hills resident who created the 'Queens, The World's Borough' sculpture.
Kaite Haas
EVP & Chief of Ballpark Operations for the New York Mets, who expressed the team's gratitude for hosting the iconic sculpture.
New York Mets
The professional baseball team that will now host the 'Queens, The World's Borough' sculpture at their home stadium, Citi Field.
What they’re saying
“After a very successful and popular one year exhibit at MacDonald Park, I am thrilled that 'Queens, The World's Borough,' has moved to the New York Mets at Citi Field. Queens loves the New York Mets!”
— Larry Ng, Creator of the 'Queens, The World's Borough' sculpture
“The Mets are proud to be a fixture of the Queens community, and we are thankful to the city for alerting us to the need for a new home for this iconic sculpture. This collaboration allows us to preserve an important symbol of borough pride while giving our fans a fantastic new landmark to enjoy and photograph during their visits to Citi Field. It is a privilege to help keep this artwork accessible to the public in the heart of Queens.”
— Kaite Haas, EVP & Chief of Ballpark Operations, New York Mets
What’s next
The 'Queens, The World's Borough' sculpture will be officially unveiled at its new home in Citi Field during a special ceremony on April 15, 2026, the Mets' home opener.
The takeaway
The relocation of the 'Queens, The World's Borough' sculpture to Citi Field demonstrates the strong partnership between the city, the Mets organization, and the Queens community. By preserving this iconic artwork in a prominent public space, it will continue to serve as a symbol of the borough's diversity, pride, and connection to its beloved baseball team.
