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I haven't been here since maybe before the pandemic. It was nice to come back, and enjoy the weather with my friends, though I had an attitude. The park seems fairly safe prior to sunset and a good place for families and pets.
It was so great going back to where it all began... Flushing Meadow Park. Warm fuzzy feelings as we remembered our mom and dad parking under the Van Wyck Expressway to let us out to ride our bikes while the cooked hot dogs and burgers on the grill. We'd ride and ride with the world glove and lake as our adventurous destination. Oh to be young and fancy free again!
This a a nice park for walking, biking, and other outdoor activities. It was also relatively clean and maintained well.
This park is HUGE! So many things to do.. golfing, soccer, baseball, and so much more. Had the pleasure of running the pie day 5k here. Big enough trail for running, cycling, etc with great views. Didn't get a chance to an explore the museum but will definitely in the future.
Flushing Meadows Park is a popular destination for the local Queens community for good reason! There's a ton to do and see for a park - most facilities within the park are for public use, or open to the public during events (exhibitions and sport competitions). Interestingly, back in the early 20th century, these grounds were used as a dumping site for soot and ashes, the byproducts of locomotives commonly used for transportation at the time. Revitalized by Parks Commissioner Robert Moses, his department presented plans to end the contract with the soot disposal company and expand the park to play a role similar to Central Park for Manhattan. From the point the massive project was approved to the 1939 opening of World's Fair, major excavation and reshaping of topography, and extensive construction changed the park landscape. Afterwards the park housed the United Nations headquarters temporarily, and what is now known as the Queen's Museum was established, featuring a miniature scaled model of Queens*. Buildings such as the ice rink, skating rink and pool (later demolished) remained in use after the initial fair, though during the years after the second World's Fair parts of the parks and buildings fell into disrepair. Efforts to improve and update elements of the park gained momentum when the US Open moved in 1978 from a smaller tennis club in Forest Hills. Then significant renovations in the 1990s and 2000s resulted in the park we see today. Notable buildings and organizations located within or adjacent to the park include: - USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: venue for the US Open - Citi Field: home of the New York Mets - Etihad Park: home of soccer team New York City FC - New York Hall of Science - Queens Museum - Queens Theatre in the Park - Queens Zoo - Unisphere - a massive sphere sculpture and often seen as a symbol of the park - New York State Pavilion - Flushing Meadows Golf Course - Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center - Terrace on the Park: an elevated World's Fair building repurposed into a restaurant with views of Queen's and Manhattan As for open park grounds, there are fields and courts to play soccer, baseball, tennis, golf and volleyball, a recreation center and indoor pool. There are trails to walk, jog or bike. Parking can be tough in some of the areas not directly serviced by the sporting venue parking lots, so it's recommended to arrive by foot, bike or public transit. *still available to view at the museum today. Pretty cool even after decades have passed. You can find buildings you're familiar with, which is kinda fun. Free admission too!
I've always wanted to come to this park. I've always passed by but never had the time to come by. New York water lantern gave me the opportunity to stop by see what this park offers. This is water lantern is very different than my expectations. I expected displays of water lanterns, instead I build my water lantern along with hundreds of others and I heard testimonials from a few people that cared to share. I must tell you through my first time experience. Bring your water and not leave it in the car like I did. Bring your toiletries for emergencies and a chair. The do have vendors of all sorts.
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is an 897-acre public park in the northern side of Queens in New York City. It is the fourth-largest public park in New York City. Until the 19th century, the site consisted of wetlands straddling the Flushing River. The park was created as the site of the 1939 New York World's Fair and also hosted the 1964 New York World's Fair. Following the 1964 fair, the park fell into disrepair, although some improvements have taken place since the 1990s and 2000s. The park still retains much of the layout from both of the World's Fairs. Its attractions include the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the venue for the US Open tennis tournament; Citi Field, the home of the New York Mets baseball team; Etihad Park, the future home of soccer team New York City FC; the New York Hall of Science; the Queens Museum; the Queens Theatre in the Park; the Queens Zoo; Fantasy Forest Amusement Park; the Unisphere; the New York State Pavilion; and various playgrounds and playing fields. The park has been featured in a number of films, including "Men in Black" (1997) and "Iron Man 2" (2010). My family and I recently visited Flushing Meadows-Corona Park for the first time. Between my wife and me, three of our four parents visited the park during the 1964 World's Fair, which made the park extra special for us. We first visited the Queens Zoo. It's a lot smaller than the Bronx Zoo, but it was also much less crowded. Our sons loved seeing all of the animals. We grabbed lunch at a restaurant nearby and then visited the Fantasy Forest Amusement Park. The small amusement park is conveniently located next to the zoo. Our sons loved riding some of the rides, including the beautiful historic carousel. Afterwards we visited some of the holdovers from the 1964 World's Fair, including the Unisphere and the New York State Pavilion with its iconic observation towers. We're fans of the "Men in Black" film series, so we kept on referring to the observation platforms as the "spaceships". We finished our adventure with a visit to the Jurassic Playground which is decorated with various dinosaur sculptures. We spent the whole day at the park and barely scratched the surface. We hope to return again and see some more of the park's various attractions!
One of my favorite park in New York City. I lived in queens for a decade & it was our go to chill park. Me & my son used to just go there to relax . Lots of pleasant memories. After 10 long years I came back & so much has changed! Seeing all this families having a good time made me happy . I went there because of the lantern festival. Got 2 tickets from Yelp but my friend couldn't come. So I traveled all by myself to queens just to see what's all this about. The direction wasn't well put together, it took me a while to find where there were having the festival. I asked so many people & none of them could actually tell me where it is. This park is huge & not much advertised from the festival people! End of the day it got real chilly so I left. But I did finish the festival . It was pleasant, I hoped more. Maybe because I traveled too far lol..! I also tried the food from the festival. There was a halal truck & I so happy for it. The food was great! Service was good . People who worked in the festival was so nice, friendly & extra helpful. I had a good time actually!
Really a fantastic park to go to in Flushing! Huge amounts of green space, lots of walkable paths, and a calm and relaxing place to get away from the City that Never Sleeps. While a different feeling from the more classical feeling Central Park, coming here and seeing the relics of the World Fair really gives you a throwback moment to experience the importance of this park. Definitely a worthy place to come visit :)
A park that's bigger and arguably better than Central Park? Only in Queens!! First, let's talk parking/accessibility. It's accessible by bus, the 7 line, and LIRR. Parking is a bit tricky, but put in "(40.7533125, -73.8368594)" in Google Maps and you will find the free lot underneath the I-678 The Van Wyck Expressway. Since the park is open from 6 AM to 9 or 10 PM, you can park there for free. Well, excepts during city wide events like the U.S. Open or other events. I also took a video of the parking lot below, where you can get a visual understanding of its position in relation to the park. Second, let's talk the park. I've been here a couple of times and it's never been super crowded. It's aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate. I do wish there are more park maps throughout the park for convenience, but Google Maps does a good job labeling everything already. Thirdly, let's talk variety. There is the Queens Theater, Queens Museum, Queens Zoo, etc! Very family friendly activities (although often open at 10 AM or later). What are you still waiting for? Come check it out and grab a bite at Flushing before/after!
We stopped by this park on a tour of the different Burroughs; very nice and large area, right outside of the US Open complex. I'm sure there's lots of history here, therefore, I wish they had different signs where you can read about the history. I can see individuals who live in the area truly utilizing this green haven for picnics, walks, and outdoor activities; and I'm sure it's beautiful in the winter. Very well kept.
I love this giant park. It's so full of life and love. There's families everywhere and just joy being spread.
Love coming to this oark. They had a big Latin American festival on Sunday 9/25/22. It was so fun seeing the big spanish community come together to this park. There is always a lot to see and do. I will always return to this park when im around!
In food and in life, bitterness is a wonderful thing but you don't want it to be the only ingredient. So I'm starting out by praising the park as a concert venue to make up for my gripes about Central Park and PNC Bank Arts Center. I enjoyed the free De La Soul show here, which had good sound quality and a pleasant setup where you could opt for a close-up viewing of Eye Know and Me Myself and I or just roam around and still hear it. I wish I remembered who had the Yelp reviews that mostly focused on bathrooms, but park regulars know about the bathroom sort of near the LIRR train. It's not as glamorous or as clean as Bryant Park but it's mostly ok and open later than one might expect. The park isn't offering a wilderness facsimile like parts of Prospect Park but you can see birds and there are nice plants. The Unisphere is legendary. read more
5 months ago
Perfect park that is within walking distance from both Main Street and Mets willets points station. This park hosts yearly events like the queens night market and the US open tournaments. There is always something to do year round. In the winter months, most people decide to venture to the aquatic center/skate rink or the Al Oeter Rec center. There is also a museum inside this park that showcases Queens art. Whether it's for a morning stroll or a picnic, this park has the space for anyone and everyone. read more
6 months ago
I haven't been here since maybe before the pandemic. It was nice to come back, and enjoy the weather with my friends, though I had an attitude. The park seems fairly safe prior to sunset and a good place for families and pets. read more
It was so great going back to where it all began... Flushing Meadow Park. Warm fuzzy feelings as we remembered our mom and dad parking under the Van Wyck Expressway to let us out to ride our bikes while the cooked hot dogs and burgers on the grill. We'd ride and ride with the world glove and lake as our adventurous destination. Oh to be young and fancy free again! read more
This park is HUGE! So many things to do.. golfing, soccer, baseball, and so much more. Had the pleasure of running the pie day 5k here. Big enough trail for running, cycling, etc with great views. Didn't get a chance to an explore the museum but will definitely in the future. read more
Flushing Meadows Park is a popular destination for the local Queens community for good reason! There's a ton to do and see for a park - most facilities within the park are for public use, or open to the public during events (exhibitions and sport competitions). Interestingly, back in the early 20th century, these grounds were used as a dumping site for soot and ashes, the byproducts of locomotives commonly used for transportation at the time. Revitalized by Parks Commissioner Robert Moses, his department presented plans to end the contract with the soot disposal company and expand the park to play a role similar to Central Park for Manhattan. From the point the massive project was approved to the 1939 opening of World's Fair, major excavation and reshaping of topography, and extensive construction changed the park landscape. Afterwards the park housed the United Nations headquarters temporarily, and what is now known as the Queen's Museum was established, featuring a miniature scaled model of Queens*. Buildings such as the ice rink, skating rink and pool (later demolished) remained in use after the initial fair, though during the years after the second World's Fair parts of the parks and buildings fell into disrepair. Efforts to improve and update elements of the park gained momentum when the US Open moved in 1978 from a smaller tennis club in Forest Hills. Then significant renovations in the 1990s and 2000s resulted in the park we see today. Notable buildings and organizations located within or adjacent to the park include: - USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: venue for the US Open - Citi Field: home of the New York Mets - Etihad Park: home of soccer team New York City FC - New York Hall of Science - Queens Museum - Queens Theatre in the Park - Queens Zoo - Unisphere - a massive sphere sculpture and often seen as a symbol of the park - New York State Pavilion - Flushing Meadows Golf Course - Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center - Terrace on the Park: an elevated World's Fair building repurposed into a restaurant with views of Queen's and Manhattan As for open park grounds, there are fields and courts to play soccer, baseball, tennis, golf and volleyball, a recreation center and indoor pool. There are trails to walk, jog or bike. Parking can be tough in some of the areas not directly serviced by the sporting venue parking lots, so it's recommended to arrive by foot, bike or public transit. *still available to view at the museum today. Pretty cool even after decades have passed. You can find buildings you're familiar with, which is kinda fun. Free admission too! read more
1 year ago
I've always wanted to come to this park. I've always passed by but never had the time to come by. New York water lantern gave me the opportunity to stop by see what this park offers. This is water lantern is very different than my expectations. I expected displays of water lanterns, instead I build my water lantern along with hundreds of others and I heard testimonials from a few people that cared to share. I must tell you through my first time experience. Bring your water and not leave it in the car like I did. Bring your toiletries for emergencies and a chair. The do have vendors of all sorts. read more
1 year ago
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is an 897-acre public park in the northern side of Queens in New York City. It is the fourth-largest public park in New York City. Until the 19th century, the site consisted of wetlands straddling the Flushing River. The park was created as the site of the 1939 New York World's Fair and also hosted the 1964 New York World's Fair. Following the 1964 fair, the park fell into disrepair, although some improvements have taken place since the 1990s and 2000s. The park still retains much of the layout from both of the World's Fairs. Its attractions include the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the venue for the US Open tennis tournament; Citi Field, the home of the New York Mets baseball team; Etihad Park, the future home of soccer team New York City FC; the New York Hall of Science; the Queens Museum; the Queens Theatre in the Park; the Queens Zoo; Fantasy Forest Amusement Park; the Unisphere; the New York State Pavilion; and various playgrounds and playing fields. The park has been featured in a number of films, including "Men in Black" (1997) and "Iron Man 2" (2010). My family and I recently visited Flushing Meadows-Corona Park for the first time. Between my wife and me, three of our four parents visited the park during the 1964 World's Fair, which made the park extra special for us. We first visited the Queens Zoo. It's a lot smaller than the Bronx Zoo, but it was also much less crowded. Our sons loved seeing all of the animals. We grabbed lunch at a restaurant nearby and then visited the Fantasy Forest Amusement Park. The small amusement park is conveniently located next to the zoo. Our sons loved riding some of the rides, including the beautiful historic carousel. Afterwards we visited some of the holdovers from the 1964 World's Fair, including the Unisphere and the New York State Pavilion with its iconic observation towers. We're fans of the "Men in Black" film series, so we kept on referring to the observation platforms as the "spaceships". We finished our adventure with a visit to the Jurassic Playground which is decorated with various dinosaur sculptures. We spent the whole day at the park and barely scratched the surface. We hope to return again and see some more of the park's various attractions! read more
2 years ago
One of my favorite park in New York City. I lived in queens for a decade & it was our go to chill park. Me & my son used to just go there to relax . Lots of pleasant memories. After 10 long years I came back & so much has changed! Seeing all this families having a good time made me happy . I went there because of the lantern festival. Got 2 tickets from Yelp but my friend couldn't come. So I traveled all by myself to queens just to see what's all this about. The direction wasn't well put together, it took me a while to find where there were having the festival. I asked so many people & none of them could actually tell me where it is. This park is huge & not much advertised from the festival people! End of the day it got real chilly so I left. But I did finish the festival . It was pleasant, I hoped more. Maybe because I traveled too far lol..! I also tried the food from the festival. There was a halal truck & I so happy for it. The food was great! Service was good . People who worked in the festival was so nice, friendly & extra helpful. I had a good time actually! read more
2 years ago
Really a fantastic park to go to in Flushing! Huge amounts of green space, lots of walkable paths, and a calm and relaxing place to get away from the City that Never Sleeps. While a different feeling from the more classical feeling Central Park, coming here and seeing the relics of the World Fair really gives you a throwback moment to experience the importance of this park. Definitely a worthy place to come visit :) read more
A park that's bigger and arguably better than Central Park? Only in Queens!! First, let's talk parking/accessibility. It's accessible by bus, the 7 line, and LIRR. Parking is a bit tricky, but put in "(40.7533125, -73.8368594)" in Google Maps and you will find the free lot underneath the I-678 The Van Wyck Expressway. Since the park is open from 6 AM to 9 or 10 PM, you can park there for free. Well, excepts during city wide events like the U.S. Open or other events. I also took a video of the parking lot below, where you can get a visual understanding of its position in relation to the park. Second, let's talk the park. I've been here a couple of times and it's never been super crowded. It's aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate. I do wish there are more park maps throughout the park for convenience, but Google Maps does a good job labeling everything already. Thirdly, let's talk variety. There is the Queens Theater, Queens Museum, Queens Zoo, etc! Very family friendly activities (although often open at 10 AM or later). What are you still waiting for? Come check it out and grab a bite at Flushing before/after! read more
3 years ago
We stopped by this park on a tour of the different Burroughs; very nice and large area, right outside of the US Open complex. I'm sure there's lots of history here, therefore, I wish they had different signs where you can read about the history. I can see individuals who live in the area truly utilizing this green haven for picnics, walks, and outdoor activities; and I'm sure it's beautiful in the winter. Very well kept. read more
4 years ago
Love coming to this oark. They had a big Latin American festival on Sunday 9/25/22. It was so fun seeing the big spanish community come together to this park. There is always a lot to see and do. I will always return to this park when im around! read more
This is a great park. The first time I came here I ran the Queens Half Marathon and it was my first half ever. More recently, we've been frequently the area for our Little, taking her in homeschool field trips. The park is large. It houses the Queens Zoo and petting Zoo, and Fantasy Forest, a local amusement park. The entrance to the park is genius. There are steps and a built-in ramp that is an architectural work of art. The design is pretty cool. We had a stroller with us so it helped being able to walk down and roll the stroller down without having to close it. It could definitely see it being dangerous for those kids that just got their land legs so please watch your new walkers. I saw a kid almost bite it on those steps and that concrete would have hurt like a mother. The park has plenty of space for outdoor activities, such as baseball, cricket, futbol, etc. Some people get in early to set up their BBQ spots and others set up where theyll be selling their fare for the day. After a fill day of visiting the zoo and the amusement park, we were heading to our car and saw a guy selling mystery meat on a stick (my favourite kind). We picked up some chicken and beef anticuchos and they were freaking amazing! We sat on a bench and ate them before headimg home. I wish we saw the guy earlier because I would have bought more of the beef. They were obviously a hit because he was sold out of them. This park is a great central space to so many other wonderful places in the vicinity. Whether you make a day of it in the park, or use it as a place for a break in your day, you can't go wrong. I wish parking was better but the key is to get there early, especially on a nice weekend day. read more
4 years ago
This review is for the parks department tennis courts. With a season tennis permit for $100 ($90 for IDNYC holders) you have access to a ton of parks department tennis courts in all five boroughs. Flushing Meadows has 11 next to the USTA courts and another apparently on the other side of the park. Their permits office is conveniently located next to the 11 tennis courts and open from 9-4 Monday to Friday. You get your permit issued on the spot as opposed to waiting several weeks for one to be mailed to you. I was told that weekends are busy on the courts but that weekday mornings are usually available. Today one of my classmates from Alley Pond (their permit accessible courts are opening when their bubble comes down next week) and I played for an hour. It's so much fun and a great form of exercise. I look forward to making use of the tennis permit at several NYC parks this season:-) read more
5 years ago
I lived in NYC all of my life and have never been to Flushing Meadow park and I'm not sure why. I came to attend the water lantern festival and it was amazing!!! The festival starts at 4pm if you want to get there early just to hang out, eat, and create your lantern until the release at 7pm when the sun goes down. My ticket came with a blanket which was super cute, I layed out on the grass and meditated for an hour. The weather was beautiful. It was a perfect day for such a spectacular experience. There was a guided meditation right before the launch of the lanterns and a DJ that played some great music throughout the event. I've been to a lot of festivals and the food trucks here wasn't nothing spectacular. Cousins main lobster truck was there but they must have came much later because they weren't there when I arrived. Outside of that, I wasn't impressed. I'd bring my own food and snacks if I was to attend again. The lantern festival was spectacular! I'm glad I got the chance to experience it. It was truly a magical day. IG: @Soooomuchfun read more
Big park to hang out, chill, and breathe fresh air during Covid times. Park is big enough for BBQ, cycling, walking, hiking, and to do some picnic But it is very hard to find parking. It is very busy and crowded at times. Hard to find it empty. Very popular in Queens read more
Writing a review for the cherry blossoms here! I visited a month ago (pre quarantine time) and the flowers were blooming nicely! The area I went to had beautiful pink flowers, I've also seen white ones around before that looks pretty too. Definitely worth visiting if you like cherry blossom or just to take a walk in the park. People usually come here for picnics, sports, biking, basically any activity you can think of. This is a really big park so there's totally enough space for everyone. They have a cool looking Unisphere you can take pictures of too. It's a perfect place for photos on a nice day for different occasions. The park is by the tennis center and you can also get there by the 7 train with a bit of a walk. One of my favorite local spots in Queens :) Hoping everything gets back to normal soon from covid and really looking forward to going out and enjoying the sun when this is all over! read more
7 years ago
Flushing Meadows Corona Park is astonishingly beautiful with cherry blossom recently in mid-March. There are a couple of landmarks which were built during New York World's Fair between 1964-1965. Due to the lack of maintenance for years after the World's Fair, the buildings look kind of scary and horrible in certain angle now. read more
When people think of parks in NYC, Central Park and Prospect Park probably gets the most love. Flushing Meadows park many may deem too far to trek to. And to that I say, NONSENSE. If you are traveling into NYC by plane, you are already IN QUEENS as both LaGuardia and JFK airport which are located within this borough. This is by far the best park in NYC. It not only is home to the NY Mets (baseball), U.S. Open, Queens Zoo, Queens Museum, Unisphere, Hall of Science, summer time barbecues, soccer games, and festivals of all sorts. To say you are missing out would be an understatement. Oh wait a minute, I should be dissuading you Central Park and Prospect Park lovers from coming to this park. The more people there is the dirtier and more crowded it is. That is a bad equation. Dang, too late. My favorite feature in this park is actually none of the things that I listed. It is actually because it is by far in my opinion the most pleasant and refreshing route to jog/run in. Whether you are training for a marathon, getting in your cardio or just getting some fresh air. This park is great for it. Damn, I really hope it doesn't get extra crowded now... FAN. read more
4 years ago
When I was a kid growing up in Manhattan, we'd only heard tales of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens and that it was the site of the 1964 World's Fair. It is actually easy to get to the park via the 7 train to Willets Point station. Just exit out the back opposite Citifield and you have access to the USTA tennis center, the Queens Museum & Theater, the Queens Zoo, Swimming & Ice Skating Center and the Hall of Science. Flushing Meadows is actually slightly bigger than Central Park and is number 4 on the list of parks in NYC in terms of area, but has a lot more open spaces with a lot less trees and shrubbery. With 3 major highways bounding it and going through (LIE, Van Wyck, Grand Central), it's hard not to miss, especially the Unisphere when you go by on the LIE or more likely stuck in rush hour traffic. In my teens, we used to come to FMCP to launch model rockets, though I think they're outlawed now. Post 9/11, they don't want kids launching missiles into the LGA flight path. They do however have dedicated flying fields for flying model airplanes usually OG control-line, but I've seen radio controlled planes and helicopters there as well. These days, you'll find me during the summer months hanging around the Meadow Lake Boathouse practicing for the annual HK Dragon Boat Festival. Other types of boating can be done as well, such as scull rowing, paddle boats and sailboats. You can even rent bikes and multi-person peddle cars to ride around the lake, where you'll see a lot of people picnicking & barbecuing, while playing all manner of sports like volleyball, futbol and cricket. read more
Even though I've lived in NYC my entire life I've never been to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park before a few days ago. Though I've heard much about it over the years, it was only my attending the US Open that brought me here for the first time. The aforementioned US Open is probably the biggest draw to the park. However, people may also know FMCP due to the fact that it was the site of the 1964 World's Fair; it's also home to the Unisphere which is not only an iconic symbol of Queens but of New York City as a whole. Additionally, the park is also home to Citi Field, New York Hall of Science, Queens Museum of Art, Queens Theatre in the Park, and the Queens Zoo. Needless to say, the park is quite large. Lots of flat land, big open spaces, and the convenience of being near major highways makes FMCP ideal for a green getaway. It's not the closest park to me, but I would definitely come back if given the chance. read more
Let me tell you about flushing meadows park one of queens biggest park and most Beautifullest parks .I don't know where to start at. You have the queens zoo that has been a queens attraction for families and adults for years . You also have the famous lake it is on the other side from the queens zoo .it has a nice view for duck and bird watching our just to relax and enjoy a book. We cant forget about the queens museum. This is a Amazon place for everyone. Any nationality or gender it doesn't matter. They have so many events to attend over there. And things to see like the world's fair visible storage. And panorama of the city of nyc great stuff .school programs afterschool programs also. And the famous Arthur ashe stadium for some of the best tennis players in the world .this place speaks for itself .one of queens greatest places definitely and iconic spot. Cant leave out the unisphere the iconic earth statue. That has become the symbol of queens. I always visit this spot when ever I come to flushing meadows park. I was at a wedding yesterday and I took a walk from terrace on the park right over to the unisphere it was Beautiful especially in the night. I have so many great memories at flushing meadows park. From the summer time events like were they celebrate different nationalities of Latin and Asian descent. Were they hade the human dragon costumes nice .the memories go on ..so to me flushing meadows park is one of the best places and parks in the world. read more
We found another park to run and do exercise. This park is clean and beautiful. However, it's not the best for running because there are no hills to challenge my stamina. I prefer running in prospect park. I ran at Central Park before while living in the area years ago. Among all the 3 parks, Prospect Park is the best place to run. This park is very nice to walk with your loved one because of the romantic views of the trees. One thing I like is this park is cleaner in many ways, including the bathroom. It is cleaner here than Prospect Park. Hubby and I will come return because it's not a bad place to enjoy our time here. read more
This is an expansive park with lots of neat remnants from the 1964 World's Fair. There is the giant unisphere, the rocket thrower sculpture, A George Washington Freemason stature. There is also a pavilion and sculptures that you may recognize from the original Men in Black movie. There are plenty of clean, open places to walk, lots of benches and places to rest, as well as bbq areas. This is a great place to get outdoors and isn't as crowded as Central Park. The Queens Museum (which I've also reviewed) is on the same campus. You could spend a very nice half day here. read more
4 years ago
My brother and I explored Flushing Meadows-Corona Park a bit when were visiting Queens a couple of weeks ago. We were wandering around to the park to see the Unisphere and to visit the Queens Museum. It was winter, so it wasn't probably the best time to visit. But the park was large and probably has a lot more to see than we were able to on this visit. But I really enjoyed checking out the Unisphere and the museum! read more
4 years ago
I love this park and have been coming here all my life. As a Queens native I feel it's one of the best green spaces we have. This spring I have been enjoying the beautiful trees with my family. read more
Flushing Meadows may sound like a field full of porta-potties, but it's actually... well, OK, it's a field full of porta-potties. But it's so much more than that. It has a brick & mortar toilet too. My favourite park in the country, I actually enjoy it more than Central Park. The views are very different, but just as awe-inspiring. The Queens Theatre is haunting and bizarre (it's the thing from Men In Black). The Queens Museum backs onto this park and is amazing. The Billie Jean King Tennis Center is at the corner of this awesome space. You can hear the crowds during the US Open games on center court. And of course the gorgeous globe, the World's Fair, dominates the skyline and is a highlight of this area of the greatest borough in the greatest city in, possibly, the world. Certainly my favourite park in the world, and one of the most visually stunning. People are a little down on the fact that several major highways traverse this enormous park, but I'm pretty enormous myself, and on Saturday nights I become something of a highway, so I can absolutely relate. read more
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