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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...

July 29, 2020

NYC PARKS INCREASES ACCESS TO FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK WITH COMPLETION OF PARKS WITHOUT BORDERS PROJECT

Parks Without Borders Project Features New ADA Accessible Entrance in Time for Act’s 30th...

December 17, 2019

FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK AQUATIC CENTER TO CLOSE FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS STARTING JANUARY 13, 2020

NYC Parks has announced today that due to upcoming emergency ceiling work at the Flushing...

November 8, 2019

NYC PARKS BREAKS GROUND ON $24 MILLION PROJECT TO PRESERVE HISTORIC WORLD’S FAIR PAVILION TOWERS IN FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK

NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined Queens Borough President Melinda...

August 7, 2019

FORGET THE VACATION- TAKE A STAYCATION: NYC PARKS UNVEILS SUMMER STAYCATION GUIDE

Miss your chance to take a vacation, or just looking for the perfect way to make the most of the...

July 23, 2019

NYC PARKS AND THE ALLIANCE FOR FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK UNVEIL A NEW ART IN THE PARKS INSTALLATION

NYC Parks and the Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park have unveiled a new public art...

July 10, 2019

NYC PARKS BREAKS GROUND ON NEWEST PARKS WITHOUT BORDERS PROJECT SITE—FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK

NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined Parks Chair of Community Board 4...

November 19, 2018

NYC PARKS ANNOUNCES $27 MILLION ALLOCATED FOR TURF FIELD RENOVATIONS CITYWIDE

NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, announces a $27 million allocation from Mayor...

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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
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