Corona Park Flushing Meadows
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The site of two World's Fairs, Flushing Meadows Corona Park is a busy and vibrant park located in the center of New York City. Formerly a landfill, the area was rehabilitated by Parks Commissioner Robert Moses and used as the site for the 1939-1940 World's Fair. Flushing Meadows Corona Park was also chosen as the site for the 1964-1965 World's Fair by Moses. Meadow Lake, the boathouse, Willow Lake and the New York City Building all date from the 1939-1940 World's Fair, and The Unisphere, the marina and 11 monuments date from the 1964-1965 World's Fair. Today, it's is the largest park in Queens and possesses stadiums, recreational facilities, gardens and museums. Many popular festivals and sporting events are held there, such as the
Fortnite Pro League
, the
US Open Tennis Championship
at the
Arthur Ashe Stadium and Billie Jean King Tennis Center
and the
New York Mets
baseball games at
Citi Field
. Flushing Meadows Corona Park events have also showcased performers like
Paul Simon
, who visited the park during his 2018 farewell tour. Get your Flushing Meadows Corona Park tickets today at StubHub.
''Flushing Meadows Corona Park is accessible by subway and bus. Buses Q48, Q23 and Q58 all stop at different places at the park. Subway train #7 has several stops at the park, and visitors can also use the Long Island Railroad.'
'Yes, there are several parking lots for Flushing Meadows Corona Park events, most of which are adjacent to the various buildings at the park. There are parking lots at Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York Hall of Science, the intersection of Meadow Lake Drive and Meadow Lake Bridge and at Citi Field stadium.'
'There are many food trucks and carts around and throughout the park. There are also restaurants in the park, such as the World's Fair Marina Restaurant and Terrace on the Park and the Olmstead Cafeteria.'
'Open to all ages, visitors can do normal outside activities such as hiking, playing field sports, biking and flying kites. They can also enjoy the science and art museums, the zoo and all the water activities available at the lake. The ice skating rink has the only speed skating club in the city, multiple hockey and skating programs plus recreational skating. There is an Olympic-sized pool at the Aquatic Center, and the Golf Center features an 18-hole Pitch & Putt course and a miniature golf course.'
'Most of the buildings, gardens and restrooms in Flushing Meadows Corona Park are wheelchair accessible. Some of the buildings offer wheelchair rentals. The main paths and walkways are wheelchair accessible.'