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Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park

718-760-6565

Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens, New York

http://www.nycgovparks.org/park-features/virtual-tours/flushing-meadows

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Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, NY

Site of two 20th century World's Fairs, Flushing Meadows Corona Park is the largest park in Queens, NY, with beautiful spaces for recreation, culture and adventure. Flushing Meadows Corona Park features a botanical garden, miniature golf course, zoo, two museums, a baseball stadium, walking and cycling paths, six playgrounds, sports fields, BBQ areas, and a stunning recreation complex.

The Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink features an Olympic-sized pool and NHL-regulation ice rink. Stroll the Flushing Bay Promenade, launch your model airplane or enjoy kayaking, canoeing and paddle boating on Meadows Lake and Willow Lake. Flushing Meadows Corona Park is home to Citi Field - home of the NY Mets - Arthur Ashe Stadium - home of the US Open - Queens Museum of Art, Queens Zoo, Hall of Science and the Unisphere, a giant steel globe designed for the 1964-65 World's Fair.

Details

Hours:

Open Daily.

Events

US Tennis Open
New York Mets Games
Queens Theater in the Park

Passport Fridays
Tour de Queens Bike Ride
Queens Museum of Art Events

Activities

Sports & Recreation
Swimming and Ice Hockey
Miniature Golf

Concerts, Festivals & Events
Picnic & Barbeques
Walking & Museum Tours

Parking & Transit -

Flushing Meadows Corona Park is ringed by highways, and is easily accessible by car, subway, train, or foot. The easiest way to Flushing Meadows is by the #7 subway and the LIRR train. Flushing Meadows Corona Park offers several parking areas near the zoo, botanical garden, museums and stadiums. There is ample parking at Shea Stadium.

What To Wear -

Flushing Meadow Corona Park features 1,255 acres in the heart of Queens, where you can play and explore on New York's wilder side. Depending what you are doing, you should wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and athletic gear if you're sporting. Winter and fall are cold, so dress warmly if you are enjoying the park's myriad of outdoor activities and events.

FAQs

When is the park open?
The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. The park's attractions have their own hours of operation.

What events are at the park?
Flushing Meadows Corona Park is home exciting events and festivals, including the US Tennis Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium and New York Mets games at Citi Field. The park presents a variety of cultural festivals and theater performances, including Queens Theater in the Park, Unisphere Gala, Halloween - Shocktoberfest, Dragon Boat Festival, Tour de Queens Bike Ride and Passport Fridays. The Queens Museum of Art has weekend events.

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Driving Direction to Flushing Meadows Corona Park From or The Inn at Fox Hollow

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