Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Highlights
Terrace on the Park
The Terrace on the Park was constructed for the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair. The Port Authority of New York commissioned the structure as an “aerial… Read More
The Asian Longhorned Beetle - Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
The Asian longhorned beetle ( Anoplophora glabripennis ) was found in Greenpoint, Brooklyn in 1996. Scientists believe it came to the United States by way of wood crating… Read More
Triassic Playground
Triassic Playground, like Jurassic Playground across Meadow Lake, was created to commemorate the Sinclair Oil “Dinoland” exhibit at the 1964-65 World’s… Read More
Unisphere
The Unisphere, located at the center of the radial pathways in the northern half of Flushing Meadows Corona Park, was commissioned for the New York World's Fair of… Read More
West Meadow Playground
This playground draws its name from nearby Meadow Lake, the largest lake in New York City. Directly across from this site is Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, the second… Read More
Willow Lake Park - Invasive Phragmites
As one of the 20 most invasive plants in New York State, phragmites ( Phragmites australis ), also known as the common reed or “phrag,” have become a… Read More
Willow Lake Trail
While both Willow and Meadow Lakes were created with water flow from the Flushing River for the 1939-40 World’s Fair, their intended purposes were vastly different.… Read More
World's Fair Marina
Although the World's Fair Marina was named in 1964, the site has hosted international visitors since English settlers first arrived here in the 17th century. Today, the… Read More
World's Fair Playground
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park was home to the 1939-40 and 1964-65 New York World’s Fairs. The Fairs were instrumental in the development of Flushing Meadows-Corona… Read More
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Know Before You Go
From Monday, August 18 through Sunday, September 7, parking will be prohibited under the Van Wyck Expressway and in Parking Lot D due to the US Open. We encourage all Aquatics Center members and visitors to use public transportation when traveling to the center during this time.
Membership Extension
During the summer, we have had to temporarily reduce operating hours at several of our indoor pools. We understand the impact this has had on our members, and we want to ensure that our members have as much pool time and access as possible.
That said, we are offering qualifying individuals the opportunity to extend their membership by three months for free. To be eligible to receive the extension, you must meet all three qualification criteria:
- Have obtained your membership prior to June 26, 2025, and were an active member on that date.
- Be a paying member who possesses either an adult indoor pool membership or a senior, people with disabilities, or veteran membership.
- Have visited a qualifying indoor pool site between January 1, 2025 to June 26, 2025.
- St. John’s Recreation Center
- Chelsea Recreation Center
- Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center
- Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center
- Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center
If you believe you meet these qualifications, you may submit a request by completing the online form. The deadline to opt-in for the extension is November 16, 2025.
Due to construction on the Tide Gate Bridge, located on Meridian Road within Flushing Meadows Corona Park, vehicular traffic will not be allowed to cross the bridge in either direction. Please follow posted detour signs around Meridian Road and plan for additional travel time. Pedestrian traffic will still be permitted to cross the bridge.
Due to construction on the Tide Gate Bridge, located on Meridian Road within Flushing Meadows Corona Park, vehicular traffic will not be allowed to cross the bridge in either direction. Please follow posted detour signs around Meridian Road and plan for additional travel time. Pedestrian traffic will still be permitted to cross the bridge.

Downloads
- New York State Pavilion Listening Session
- Strategic Framework Plan: Introduction
- Strategic Framework Plan: Site Analysis
- Strategic Framework Plan: Conceptual Framework, Part I
- Strategic Framework Plan: Conceptual Framework, Part II
- Strategic Framework Plan: Vision and Goals, Part I
- Strategic Framework Plan: Vision and Goals, Part II
- Strategic Framework Plan: Appendix, Part I
- Strategic Framework Plan: Appendix, Part II
Links
- National Tennis Center Strategic Vision Project
- World Ice Arena
- Citi Field
- Mets Ticketing
- USTA National Tennis Center
- US Open
- Terrace on the Park Catering Hall
- New York Hall of Science
- Queens Museum
- Queens Botanical Garden
- Queens Theatre
- Queens Wildlife Conservation Center
- Fantasy Forest at the Flushing Meadows Carousel
- Wheel Fun Rentals
- Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Contacts
General Park Info: (718) 760-6565
Pitch N Putt Golf and Miniature Golf : (718) 271-8182
World's Fair Marina on Flushing Bay : (718) 478-0480
World's Fair Marina Restaurant: (718) 898-1200
Terrace on the Park: (718) 592-5000
Citi Field: (718) 699-4220
Mets Ticketing: (718) 507-TIXX
USTA National Tennis Center: (718) 760-6200
US Open/USTA: (914) 696-7000
New York Hall of Science: (718) 699-0005
Queens Museum: (718) 592-9700
Queens Botanical Garden: (718) 886-3800
Queens Theatre: (718) 760-0064
Queens Wildlife Conservation Center: (718) 271-1500
Sports Permits: (718) 393-7272
Picnic/Barbeque Permit for Large Groups: (718) 393-7272
Wheel Fun Rentals: (917) 231-5519
World Ice Arena: (718) 760-9001
Al Oerter Recreation Center: (718) 353-7853
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink: (718) 271-7572
Special Events Permits: (718) 760-6560
Tennis Permits: (718) 393-7276
Volunteer Coordinator: (718) 760-6561