Flushing Meadows Corona Park
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Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and New York Habitat
"ice cream truck by the unisphere sells hot dogs and awesome slushies"(10 Tips)
"iconic symbol of the 1964 New York World’s Fair."(7 Tips)
"Meadow Lake Trail"(3 Tips)
"stop by the newly renovated Queens Museum"(3 Tips)
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New York HabitatAugust 24, 2012This is a great park, pretty spacious and this is the perfect time to go there and check out the tennis U.S. Open! It has great scenery such as the famous Unisphere that has been featured in movies!Upvoted 1 week ago
Foxxy BAugust 6, 2018One hell of a melting pot! On a sunny Sunday you’ll find probably 100+ games of makeshift volleyball & soccer, a ton of barbecuing, birthday parties, etc. Very lively.Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Untapped CitiesJanuary 22, 2014The Space Age design of the New York Pavilion was intended to inspire visitors with the promise of the future, but today it serves to firmly plant the structure in the context of the 1960s. Read more
- New York HabitatApril 21, 2014Home to Queens own Mets team, there is plenty to do in this park! You can enjoy a tennis match, have a picnic or explore the areas that were well documented in movies!
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍December 6, 2020One of Queens biggest and most beautiful parks. With beautiful cherry blossoms during spring time this park was a lifesaver throughout quarantine time, I'd come here every week and discover a new part
Ecuadorean food stands are your best bet for delicious meals. From ceviche to salichipapas, it's covered! 🍟🌭🍤
Caolam McParlandOctober 16, 2014Really awesome park, especially in summer! The Unisphere looks really nice with all the water shooting up from the ground!
- Untapped CitiesMarch 13, 2015Designed to accommodate the 50 million visitors of the 1964 World’s Fair, the three levels of observatories can be accessed through a stairway rising up the central column of the superstructure. Read more
Social News NetworkAugust 14, 2013Need a break from the Manhattan skyline, visit Corona Park. The park is hug wide open with lots of room to run around and is next to Citi Field and Arthur Ashe Stadium.
NYC Percent for ArtSeptember 25, 2012When you're at the Unisphere, look down to see Matt Mullican's etched granite pavement, honoring two World's Fairs. Learn more here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcla/html/panyc/mullican.shtml
Time Out New YorkJuly 11, 2013This sprawling greenway is home to the 93-acre Meadow Lake, New York City’s largest lake and the perfect place to glide across the pond in a rowboat, paddleboat or hydrobike. Read more
KarenOctober 10, 2020Wonderful park with beautiful flowers, gorgeous sculptures, and self-driven carts.
Thiago RamosJune 14, 2014"The Space Age design of the New York Pavilion was intended to inspire visitors with the promise of the future, but today it serves to firmly plant the structure in the context of the 1960s
G WongMarch 22, 2012Home to the 1939 and 1964 New York World's Fair, now it's mainly used for tennis tournaments, and dragon boat festival. A nice place to check out if you're curious about NYC history.
AstoriawinedivaMarch 12, 20123 tennis stadiums located in this spectacular park for the US Open matches. Check out the beautiful flowers & sculptures scattered within & a must see the Unisphere from the 1964 World's Fair.- Time Out New YorkOctober 31, 2011The best place to remember why you love Queens contains the Mets stadium, the New York Hall of Science, the home of the US Open, the iconic Unisphere. and the Queens Museum of Art. Read more
- Riding around on bike, access to amazing Ecuadorean, Mexican and Colombian food, the unisphere + more
Come Visit The Queens Zoo! An 8 Acre Zoo Featuring North & South American Animals & An Awesome Petting Zoo - It Truly Is The Best Kept Secret Of Flushing Meadow Park.
Turkish AirlinesDecember 11, 2015Looking to catch a breath of fresh air? The Flushing Meadows Corona Park has plenty to offer!
ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011The three rings around the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Park represent the 3 orbits around the Earth made by Yuri Gagarin, John Glenn and the Telstar Satellite.
Courtney BrownApril 12, 2014A gem in the forgotten borough! The buildings are nothing compared to the sprawling green space this park offers!
Vanessa MOctober 10, 2011Family friendly! There's the zoo, tons of lawn to play, merry go round, mini golf, ice skating, tennis, and tons of skate kids.
Christopher WalshJuly 7, 2015Nice little oasis. Very nice Boat House and rowing facilities at this location.- NYC: The Official GuideJuly 1, 2013Make sure to see the historic Unisphere, which was the iconic symbol of the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
Carlos SuárezAugust 14, 2017Enjoyed a pro wrestling show at Theater in The Park. LDN did a debut and delivered a solid show.
Jackie ChanMarch 4, 2012Great flat biking paths for little ones. My 4 year old handles the paths well.
NYC Smoke-FreeMay 18, 2011As of 5/23/2011, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, along with all other NYC parks, beaches, and pedestrian plazas, is smoke-free! Learn more at www.nycsmokefree.org.
MetroFocusAugust 8, 2012Hydrobikes, rowboats and paddleboats are rented at the boathouse on the east side of Meadow Lake. Read more
Queens LibraryAugust 6, 2012Tuesday August 7 @ 5-8pm: Join in solidarity with @QueensLibrary & local police for National Night Out Against Crime @ 111st. St & 52nd Ave., as we demonstrate our intolerance to crime.- NYC ParksFebruary 6, 2012See the sculpture "Soul in Flight" by Eric Fishl. This sculpture on the grounds of the United States Tennis Center commemorates tennis star and humanitarian Arthur Ashe.
Ashley MobesSeptember 20, 2010Very big but very empty! It was probably b/c it was during the day on a Monday afternoon. I would've liked to check out gardens or the museum, but just walked around. It was pretty but empty.
City of New YorkSeptember 20, 2012Head over to the Queens Zoo, and while you're there, connect to free Wi-Fi.
Likeable MediaJune 29, 2011This is the largest park in Queens at 1,255-acres & was once called a "valley of ashes" by F. Scott Fitzgerald in "The Great Gatsby". More importantly, it’s the site of Summer '11 #likeablefieldday!
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Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Great Lakes Ct (Dwight Eisenhower Promenade)
Queens, NY 11368
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Queens, NY 11368
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"Gigantic, 140 feet high, stainless steel globe is ideal date location. Simply, must see in person."
Zee "Online" - 8.5
"Amazing pool for lap swim but gets super crowded after work and weekend mornings! Must have swim cap, lock and membership card for entry."
Anna Karnowski - 8.1
"Practice your short game at the 18-hole course ranging from 40-80 yards or perfect your putt at the mini-golf course complete with waterfalls, bridges and streams. Both are lighted for night play."
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