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May 28, 2024

CITY BEGINS $41 MILLION RECONSTRUCTION OF HISTORIC TIDE GATE BRIDGE IN FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK

Built before 1939 World’s Fair to control Flushing Creek tides. NYC Parks...

August 18, 2023

NYC PARKS RETIRES SIX DEDICATED PARKIES AT THE “HOME FOR RETIRED PLAYGROUND ANIMALS” IN FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK

Six playground animal sculptures have been retired and moved to the park, with a newly created...

June 2, 2023

NYC PARKS ANNOUNCES PUBLIC HEARING AND OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT ON PROPOSED NEW PARKS RULES

Proposed new rules to allow earlier submission of Special Event applications citywide and...

April 17, 2023

NYC PARKS TURNS ON THE LIGHTS AT FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK’S ICONIC NYS PAVILION TOWERS AND TENT OF TOMORROW

First major effort to preserve the structures since their construction for the 1964 World’s...

February 27, 2023

NYC PARKS REOPENS FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK AQUATICS CENTER IN QUEENS WITH BRAND NEW SWIM PROGRAMMING

The Aquatics Center, which averages 350,000 visits per year, reopens with new classes including...

May 5, 2022

MAYOR ADAMS COMMITS $47.6 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR NYC PARKS AND NYC DOT TO CONNECT GREENWAYS ACROSS BROOKLYN AND QUEENS

Milestone Investment In Outer-Borough Greenways Will Fill Gaps In Existing Greenway Routes With...

November 23, 2021

ART IN THE PARKS: CHECK OUT PUBLIC ARTWORKS ON DISPLAY THIS FALL AND WINTER

The changing seasons are on full display, and so are NYC Parks’ free Art in the Parks...

June 16, 2021

NYC PARKS RE/NAMES 16 SITES IN HONOR OF THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN NYC

Mullaly Park & Recreation Center announced for 2022 renaming in honor of Rev. T. Wendell...

October 30, 2020

NYC PARKS ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR BICYCLE RENTALS IN QUEENS

NYC Parks yesterday announced that a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) has been issued...

October 28, 2020

FOUNTAIN OF THE FAIRS RESTORED WITH $6.8 MILLION UPGRADE AT FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK

NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined City Council Member Peter Koo and...

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World's Fair Marina
Due to a major planned reconstruction project, Pier 1 at the World's Fair Marina is currently closed. Limited transient dockage is available for smaller recreational vessels - please contact the Dockmasters office at 718-478-0480 or VHF Ch71 for more information. There is no dockage available for larger vessels or commercial vessels, including passenger pick-up and drop-off. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check back with the World's Fair Marina in the future for updates.

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