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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.

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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

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Know Before You Go

There are currently 4 service interruptions affecting access within this park.

Recreation CentersFlushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink

Due to a mechanical issue, the Friday, August 10 evening public skate session has been cancelled. Please visit the World Ice Arena website for additional closure information.
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2018

Recreation CentersAl Oerter Recreation Center

Due to the U.S. Tennis Open , parking within Flushing Meadow Park will be limited beginning August 17 – September 9. If you require further assistance, please speak with a center manager.
Anticipated Completion: 09/09/2018

PlaygroundsLawrence Playground

Lawrence Playground is temporarily closed due to construction. To follow this project as it progresses, visit our Capital Projects Tracker.


Anticipated Completion: Summer 2019

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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