Flushing Meadows Corona Park

May 11, 2001

E.B. WHITE WALKS THE LITERARY WALK

E.B. White has joined the ranks of Shakespeare and the 19th century literary giants that...

February 5, 2001

PRAIRIE DOGS COMMAND THE SPOTLIGHT— IF NOT THE SUN

That groudhogs most accurately predict the coming of spring is a myth. Commissioner Henry...

January 24, 2001

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MR. POE...

If he were alive today, he'd be 192 and four days. His last home was at Grand Concourse and...

January 18, 2001

NOMINEES FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL EMERALD AWARDS

The third Annual Emerald Awards for outstanding Parks projects will be announced at...

January 16, 2001

GREENING BEGINS AT FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK

Commissioner Henry J. (StarQuest) Stern addressed a crowd at Flushing Meadows Corona...

December 7, 2000

TRAINING PARKS’ FUTURE

At the Salt Marsh Nature Center, Forest Park Nature Center, Urban Forest Ecology Center,...

December 1, 2000

ANIMAL SAFARI IN THE CONCRETE JUNGLE

Rarely does Commissioner Henry J. (StarQuest) Stern speak on behalf of...

October 6, 2000

FOUNTAIN OF THE FAIRS RESTORED TO LIFE AFTER DECADES OF INACTIVITY

On Thursday, October 5, Commissioner Henry J . (StarQuest) Stern , Queens Borough...

September 20, 2000

PARKS “PUTTS” ON A HAPPY FACE AT THE “HOLE-IN-ONE”

Commissioner Henry J. (StarQuest) Stern celebrated the Grand Opening of the Flushing...

August 30, 2000

ARTHUR ASHE COMMEMORATIVE GARDEN AND MONUMENT UNVEILED ON DAY ONE OF THE U.S. OPEN

After much anticipation, sculptor Eric Fischl's statue in memory of tennis champion and...

Know Before You Go

Flushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink remains closed to the public until further notice. Some recreation centers are being used for COVID-19 testing and vaccination services, the Learning Bridges program, and critical seasonal training. Please visit our Recreation Centers page to find an alternate recreation center.

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