Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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December 18, 2001

FLOWERS TO BLOOM BESIDE "LAVENDER LAKE"

Like the block associations, the artists, and the business people, Parks sees opportunity...

November 1, 2001

CENTRAL PARK DRESSES UP FOR HALLOWEEN

Central Park came as a spooky autumn wonderland for the Seventh Annual Newmark Real...

October 17, 2001

A CLASSIC IS REVISED

Photo Caption: Notable Parks Photo Op: British Royalty brought an entourage from...

August 17, 2001

DRAGON BOATS RACE IN FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK

Traditional Chinese boat races, Columbian dance music, the Queens symphony orchestra, doo wop...

July 24, 2001

RANGERS AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTS SAY: ASTORIA PARK’S A GOOD PLACE TO PLAY

Astoria Park's most prominent natural feature is the East River. Six years ago Parks held an...

July 2, 2001

NINE PARKIES NAMED EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

Bernard (Roundup) Murchison is Bronx's Employee of the Month for June. Roundup joined...

June 21, 2001

A NEW PARK FOR WALKERS, TALKERS, AND PEOPLE WATCHERS

The commute to LaGuardia Airport in an infamous passage for some New Yorkers. For visitors to...

June 6, 2001

CONSTRUCTION OF A STATE-OF-THE-ART ATHLETIC FACILITY BEGINS

Flushing Meadows Corona Park is home to the National Tennis Center, the Queens Museum of Art,...

May 22, 2001

QUEENS RECREATION’S THIRD ANNUAL TALENTS SHOW

Queens Recreation held its third annual Talent Show on Friday, May 18 at the Forest Park...

May 11, 2001

E.B. WHITE WALKS THE LITERARY WALK

E.B. White has joined the ranks of Shakespeare and the 19th century literary giants that...

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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
In observance of Easter Sunday, recreation centers will be closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Recreation Centers
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatics Center & Ice Rink
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
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