Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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June 16, 2006

This Weekend In Parks : Adventures NYC!

Find an adventure this weekend in one of your borough's parks

March 10, 2006

Say Goodbye To Dwindling Days Of Winter At City Ice Rinks

Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe today reminded New Yorkers that the final day...

February 17, 2006

Celebrate Presidents’ Day In New York City Parks

Monday is Presidentsâ?? Day, and New Yorkers have more to celebrate than a three-day...

February 1, 2006

FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Parks across New York City celebrate the contributions of African Americans with more than a...

August 30, 2004

THE GROUNDBREAKING SCOOP
Making Maps

At over 1,255 acres, Flushing Meadows Corona Park covers an expanse big enough to get lost in....

April 9, 2004

REDISCOVERING A GEM OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN, THE MULTI-STEMMED CRABAPPLE TREE

More than 60 years ago, the spreading, low-branched crabapple tree was a favorite among New York...

March 26, 2004

LAUDING PARKS & RECREATION’S BRIGHTEST STARS

Parkies from across the city gathered in the Arsenal Gallery on March 23 to celebrate the 14 th...

September 23, 2003

SPOTLIGHT ON SAMUEL & ETHEL LEFRAK MEADOW

This sprawling 96-acre meadow overlooking Willow Lake is named in honor of Samuel and Ethel...

June 10, 2003

DOWNTOWN PARKS RECEIVE $25 MILLION

On May 27, Mayor Bloomberg announced that the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation (LMDC)...

June 3, 2003

WILLOW LAKE PLAYGROUND GETS $1.4 MILLION FACELIFT

On Friday, May 30, with the sun shining brightly, Parks & Recreation celebrated the start of...

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Marinas
World's Fair Marina
Due to a major planned reconstruction project, Pier 1 at the World's Fair Marina is currently closed. There is presently no transient dockage nor passenger pick-ups and drop-offs allowed. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check back with the World's Fair Marina in the future for updates.
Recreation Centers
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink

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.


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  • Be a paying member who possesses either an adult indoor pool membership or a senior, people with disabilities, or veteran membership.


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  • Have visited a qualifying indoor pool site between January 1, 2025 to June 26, 2025.

          


                  
    • St. John’s Recreation Center

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    • Chelsea Recreation Center

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    • Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center

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    • Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

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    • Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center

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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.

Recreation Centers
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink
Tide Gate Bridge Construction



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.

Recreation Centers
Al Oerter Recreation Center
Tide Gate Bridge Construction

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.

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