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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
    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