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Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Barbecuing Areas

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Designated Barbecuing Areas

Barbecuing Rules

Please be cautious when barbecuing and keep a safe distance from patrons, children, and trees. Be courteous to others and please clean the area carefully before you leave. Events involving more than 20 people require a special events permit.

Our rules prohibit:

  • Littering and dumping of debris
  • Propane
  • Barbecuing in non-authorized areas
  • Barbecuing next to trees, tree roots, or buildings. Please keep ten feet or more away from any structures.
  • Any type of open, ground, or camp fire. Please barbecue at least three feet off the ground.
  • Barbecuing by anyone 18 years or younger

Cleaning Up

All coal and matches must be disposed of in designated red barrels. Please do not place anything flammable in a regular litter barrel. Use water to extinguish hot coals. Improperly dumped coals or matches can do major damage to our parks.

List of Barbecuing Areas

ImageNameLocation
Image of Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Zoo AreaFlushing Meadows Corona Park - Zoo Area111th Street and 55th Avenue
Image of Flushing Meadows Corona ParkFlushing Meadows Corona ParkOff Lake West and off Lake East

Directions to Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Know Before You Go

There are currently 6 service interruptions affecting access within this park.

PlaygroundsAlbert H. Mauro Playground

Due to reports of overcrowding, Mauro Playground has been closed until further notice to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2020

Recreation CentersAl Oerter Recreation Center

As of Tuesday, March 17, for the safety of our patrons, all recreation centers are closed to the public until further notice.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2020

Recreation CentersFlushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink

As of Tuesday, March 17, for the safety of our patrons, all recreation centers are closed to the public until further notice.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2020

MarinasWorld's Fair Marina

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the marina is currently closed. There is no dockage, no moorage, no anchoring, no launching, and no boatyard services.

ParkFlushing Meadows Corona Park

Due to construction, the 111th Street Parking Lot (Henry Hudson Entrance) is closed as of May 28, 2019. Please view this project on our Capital Project Tracker page for the latest updates.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2020

MarinasWorld's Fair Marina

Due to a major planned reconstruction project, Pier 1 at the World's Fair Marina is currently closed. Limited transient dockage is available for smaller recreational vessels - please contact the Dockmasters office at 718-478-0480 or VHF Ch71 for more information. There is no dockage available for larger vessels or commercial vessels, including passenger pick-up and drop-off. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check back with the World's Fair Marina in the future for updates.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2021

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