Flushing Meadows Corona Park

🌳 Flushing Meadows is a hidden gem in Queens! Whether you're looking for a peaceful walk, a family picnic, or just want to admire the iconic Unisphere, this park has it all. There’s so much open space, beautiful views, and even cultural spots like the Queens Museum nearby. It’s perfect for a relaxing day out or some weekend exploring. Definitely one of my favorite spots in NYC!

This is a bustling, and incredible park in Queens. Nice lake to walk around, plenty of things to see like the Unisphere and the tennis center among others. Vendors everywhere with yummy food, plenty of people playing soccer, jogging, just enjoying life here. Highly recommend to spend quality time outside in NYC.

While at times it can be quite crowded and noisy, it is really nice in the early afternoons on weekdays. Great spot for a jog or to appreciate the local flora and fauna while getting some sunshine.

I haven’t been there in years. I used to go with my cousins when I was younger when they used to play soccer. We were invited for a BBQ. We walked just a little and It was beautiful. We are planning to go back soon and walk more. Park is huge, dog friendly, picnic area playground etc.

Took a stroll through Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens. Got to see the Unisphere, which was designed by Gilmore D. Clarke for the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Definitely worth the visit and a nice piece of history.

This park is an absolute gem for anyone who enjoys nature and open spaces. With a large lake at its center, it provides a peaceful and scenic escape from the city's hustle and bustle. The park has a vast territory, making it perfect for long walks, jogging, or simply relaxing by the water. One of the highlights is the abundance of wildlife. Swans, ducks, and other birds make the lake a lively and picturesque spot. Watching them adds a serene charm to the surroundings. Additionally, the park's open landscapes and natural beauty create an ideal setting for photography, especially during sunrise or sunset. The park also features iconic landmarks, such as the impressive globe monument, which adds a unique touch to the scenery. Whether you're looking for a place to unwind, take beautiful photos, or enjoy outdoor activities, this park has something for everyone. It's definitely worth a visit!

Went for govball 2025 it was so spectacular I got to see so many artists, and walking around the park was so beautiful! It is so diverse in culture, and the park smelled of all types of amazing foods. It is definitely a place to go to if visiting the big apple!

Working in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, one of New York City’s hidden gems, was a wonderful experience. I recalled visiting this park before, though I wasn't entirely certain about it. The Queens Museum is located within the park, where the World's Fair was held in 1964.

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!

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!

I love this giant park. It's so full of life and love. There's families everywhere and just joy being spread.

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.

Gorgeous gorgeous park! Pros: + So big - tons of space! + Houses the US Open - check out Fan Week + The Queen's Night Market + Queen's Museum + New York Hall of Science + Unisphere - great photo op + Queen's Zoo IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC

I've been coming here sporadically since I was a child. It is not as beautiful as Central Park and is a bit dated but is still really big with lots of activities to do. The park itself has baseball fields, soccer fields, picnic areas, bike rentals, pedal boat rentals and plenty of space as well to go jogging. Asides from that, it is full of some cool attractions. You'll find the Hall of Science, which is a science museum that is geared more towards children. There's also the Queens Museum of Art, which features mainly modern art. It has everything you'd need in a park and then some.

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!

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.

SITE OF BOTH THE 1964 AND 1939 WORLDS FAIR. This iconic site, now a lush green park, still contains many artifacts from both world fairs. The main "Gotham Entrance" sports a concrete floor inlay of the original Trilon and Perisphere symbol from 1939. The 1964 icon stands in the center of the park, The Unisphere. Made of solid stainless steel and standing 140' high, weighing in at 700,000 pounds. It sports the globe of the world and is surrounded by a beautiful fountain apparently under repair. The New York State Theatre next to the New York Pavilion is still in operation however the Pavilion itself which sports a giant, map of NY state inlays on the floor is overgrown by a forest of trees and shrubs and you are not allowed to go in. Crews are currently working on the worlds fair restaurant adjacent to the theatre (Made famous by the Men in Black movie) however it will only be a fancy lighting tower. No longer a restaurant. The Queens Museum is also here and was also built for the fair. It houses a full-scale model of Manhattan and surrounding boroughs. Complete with airports with "flying" passenger planes on wires taking off and landing. Note: they don't move anymore, but when it opened in 1964 you got to ride a tiny gondola, and took a ride suspended around the model, which went from day to night and back again as tiny aircraft took off and landed. The effect was like flying over the city. The park is well worth a visit iwith many engaging sites and lush vegetation. You can also rent a bike, so you can easly get around the park more easily. I was a little dissapointed by the fact that most of the fountains were not operating, and the odd scheduals of the two museums on site which were both closed on the day I was there. So, Four stars feels right for me, Bit, I think it is still worth a trip out there on a nice day. BTW, if you enjoyed my review or found it useful, funny, or cool, please don't hesitate to click the little button to say so, or better yet, go ahead and friend me. So go on! Press that button, and never miss one of my epic reviews in the Seattle area and beyond. Excelsior!

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:-)

This is a spacious park. Nice lawn areas, paved walking paths, and bike friendly. The Unisphere world's fair globe statue is breathtaking, especially at night. On Saturdays, it hosts the Queens Night Market which has tons of food and vendors. It gets lively in the evenings with fruit and churro sellers and lots of music.

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

Just ran the NYRR Queens 10K here this morning. The park as always is huge, well maintained, and a great place to run a race

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.

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

love to walk to and around this park, very spacious & many different areas for all types of activities. and if you want to avoid an area it is easy to go around or find another way, has great landmarks, the Panorama museum & the ice rink. so much to see & do!

FMP is where its at! This is my happy place. Coming here, you just feel at home. You can always find families pulling up with their BBQ grills, hammocks, and all around good friendly atmosphere. No bs, pretentious vibes here. You can never have a boring time hanging out at FMP. Buy an inflated ice cream cone, or ice, and people watch at the Globe. If you look closely at the Unisphere, you might just find the hawk's nest. Remember Men in Black? Otherwise, FMP is also home to the iconic Unisphere, Maloof Skatepark, Queens Museum, the US Open and much more, depending where you hanging. This park is huge. There's always an endless amount of fundraising runs, or festival occuring during the summer on every weekend. For instance, the Dragon Boat Festival by the lakes or even pop up movie nights at the park. The Qns International Night Market is on its eighth year running, a huge success located on the other side of FMP, by the Hall of Science. Parking is already nuts, so i wouldn't bother driving to that market. Otherwise, great Saturday Night time. While you are on that side of the park, they have the Qns Zoo, along with Fantasy Amusement Park. They had a couple of magic shows there. I always look forward to the Cherry Blossom Festival during the spring. Just beautiful, amazing vibes. During the Memorial weekend, this place can be quite a zoo. Packed with people, and chaos ensues. Ask any Qns native, FMP is where its at.

I am fortunate enough to live within walking distance of this huge and beautiful park. I definitely dont explore and visit it as frequent as I should. Queens zoo and the Queens Museum are located inside this park. You will see old remnants of the New York World's Fair. There are tons of areas full of open wide space of green grass, trees and flowers. During the warmer months the park is always packed with people cooking out/picnics and social gatherings. You can jog, run, walk, bike ride. They have a small skating section. They have a beautiful lake/pond with seating to just chill. I am shocked there are tons of free parking spots in different sections of the park. This park is home to the famous Unisphere a spherical stainless steel representation of the world that was part of the 1964 New York World's Fair. The unisphere is a great picture taking spot to get some great shots. This park has something for everyone and it's spacious enough for social distancing duringCOVIC19.

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!

My all time Favorite park right in my neighborhood!!! I love this park so much have beautiful lifelong memories here, thanks for being here always helping us live an active happy rich life!!!

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.

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.

I was initially a little skeptical when a friend of mine suggested we walk off our lunch at Corona Park. We'd come all the way to Flushing from out of state. It seemed like we should have spent more time in the city soaking up the sounds and sights of the metropolis. Nevertheless, I relented and made the trek to the park. I've always been a fan of green spaces. There's something so freeing about standing at the edge of an open field with the sun on your face and the wind in your hair. This park is massive, with multiple entrances and exits and fields of green as far as the eye can see. On this particular Saturday afternoon, there were tons of people gathering on the various soccer fields. Some were playing, but most were simply enjoying each other's company and a good picnic. The trees had already dropped their leaves by the time we went, but I can imagine how much prettier the park would be in the spring or fall. The numerous walkways are paved and take you along the fields, studded with a few statues here and there. At the center of the park is the Unisphere. Until I stepped into the Queens Museum, I hadn't understood the significance of this steel structure, but had a newfound appreciation for it afterwards. Whether you're looking for a quiet space to gather your thoughts, a game of pickup, or just want to explore someplace new, this park could be the venue for you.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For many years, I didn't bother going to Flushing Meadows Corona Park because I was afraid to get lost. It was intimidating, especially with multiple entry and exit points right off the parkways! But once in a blue moon, a gathering here and there forced me to drive here. I've brought family and friends to the Unisphere for a relaxing stroll and quintessential photo op, not to mention that Queens Museum was the easiest parking lot to get to. Last year, my friends and I ran the NYRR Queens 10k here and thought it wasn't bad! So I planned my longest training run pre-marathon to be held here because if I unintentionally wander, my mileage is counted towards my training! This helped me to become more comfortable with some landmarks, although I'm certain there's a lot more routes to explore. We came here two weeks ago too. Unfortunately, it was crowded despite COVID restrictions and not everybody wore mask.

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!

The spray area at The Uni-sphere Playground for All Children, the Lawrence Street Playground and the Jurassic Playground were all needing to be deeply sanitized according to The Health Department following a bacterial infection outbreak that sickened thirty two park goers last week. All were admitted into the local hospitals care after testing positive. The bacteria was identified as Shigella which affects the intestines when ingested by ingesting water and eating contaminated food or coming into contact with a contaminated person. So if you or anyone you know was in the park in the areas listed above, your fever, nausea and cramps might not be from the greasy Chinese food take out spot on that corner in that neighborhood you just stopped in at for lunch. Get your act together New York, the subways are crumbling, the roadways are beyond the Ho Chi Min Trail levels of obliteration, there is garbage everywhere in the streets and sidewalks and garbage cans nowhere. (obviously this is a big problem in the parks as well)

4 stars for all of the activities and space you have here, but not many stars for parking! Would definitely come here on foot to avoid being blocked in for hours, but this park has some beautiful views and sights to see. Looks to be perfect for walking, biking, picnics, vendors people watching and sight seeing. Very glad we came and it's somewhere you could likely make a day or afternoon of too.

This park is so big and I've only been to parts of it but it's great and very pretty. There is a huge lake with a nice path around it to walk or rent bikes. And along the path is a boat rental as well. The park isn't the cleanest but there is ample parking in the big parking lot off the highway. Great for a walk or a picnic!

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.

Top community treasure, if everyone took the opportunity to exercise, stroll and picnic weekly - smiles guaranteed everywhere!

This was a fun place. I enjoyed it and there was a lot to do - music, food, walking, running, etc. I wouldn't recommend this place on a weekend or busy event day though. It was a little overwhelming and crowded. The parking was also a little insane and difficult. I had to park in the last lot and it was crazy getting in and out of the park.

Iconic park. Got so many things to do near the area, Hall of Science, Queens Zoo, and ton of grassland to relax and have a picnic or play sports. To people visiting NYC , I would recommend coming here and the surrounding areas rather than Central Park. It just feels so wholesome seeing the flowers and cherry blossoms.

This park is gets better and better. There has been many improvements around Meadow Lake section; they rebuild the boat house and the old pool/diving stadium that was a eye sore at the north end of the lake is gone and rebuilt with a paddle boat and surrey bike rental station. We used a coupon and tried it out; fun! They opened additional parking areas and a full bathroom near the north section of the lake. They also opened a snack hut/building near the rental station.

I remember riding my bike over here as a teen with my best friend. The park seem to have expanded since my adolescent years. Holy smokes is this park huge and quite intimidating if you don't know where you're going. Luckily I didn't let that deter me. Although I used to frequent the park many moons ago it's hard to locate certain locations. For example I was trying to find the Queens Theater and ended up in No Man's Land. Good thing I had my hunny with me because I would've been left for dead if I came by my lonesome. We had to utilize google maps because it was clear that we were lost. The navi told us to make a left but actually it was a right. I felt like if we had a compass and a map of the park it would've helped a great deal. In my opinion there needs to be more signage throughout the park. It needs to be at every turn, up, down and around. If you were to ask me if I would come back? The answer is yes without hesitation.

Beautiful, beautiful, and GIANT park! There's plenty of open space, great place to take energetic kiddos who can't sit still. There's soccer fields and regular grassy areas. Looks like there's food trucks nearby as well which is super convenient. The park is huge so if you get hungry, finding a sit down place will definitely be a walk. They do have public bathrooms, downside is that there's so many people seems common for the women's restroom to run out of toilet paper. But let's be real, no one ever comes to a park to specifically use the bathrooms... I came last weekend specifically for the Water Lantern Festival. It happens once a year and I had an amazing experience. I was impressed at how the park was able to literally fit THOUSANDS of people and still feel huuuuge. I would definitely love to come back here and have a picnic!

Made many trips to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, but most recently went for a Saturday afternoon hike. Serving many purposes it is a nice park, but is in need of some improvements and maintenance. Quality: Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is a nice park that has a little bit of everything. Split into three separate sections, each plays a different roll. The eastern section has a fun hiking trail around Willow Lake, as long as you are okay with getting muddy. The central area is full of large open spaces, perfect for events and barbecues, as well as for some water fun. The final section is home to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Queens Zoo, Queens Museum, the Unisphere, remnants of the 1939 World's Fair, and a bunch of soccer fields. The three are connected via bike and running trails, though they are frequently flooded and caked in mud. Quantity: A large park that spans nearly 900 acres. Value: Free to visit and use the park. Some attractions have fees, such as the museum, zoo, and water activities. Ambiance: Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is located in the center of Queens, very close to LGA. For locals it is a place for sunny day barbecues. For visitors it is a place to experience some history. It also hosts major events like the U.S. Open, and is steps away from Citi Field. The underrated aspect of the park is the authentic hiking trail around Willow Lake, which will have you jumping across logs and potentially getting lost in the brush. It is just unfortunate that the drainage is so poor across the park and it is not well taken care of. Crowd: The middle section is the only area that tends to get busy. It is great for summer barbecues and events, so crowds will build around the stationary grills. The monument area and the hiking trail are usually empty other than during organized sporting events. Service: Not a very well maintained park. Garbage tends to be scattered throughout all three sections. And the flooding of paths, even when it has not rained for days is concerning. Parking: Scattered parking throughout the massive park.

Beautiful day for a walk with pooch, nice big park lots to do, they have the nest by and you could also have a picnic

Flushing Meadows Corona Park or Corona Park is a public park in New York City. Located in northern Queens I took the 7 train to Mets-Willets point (a stop before last stop) then walked to the park to see what remains of the 1939 World's Fair. Sadly only one building remains from that time, but there are skeletons of the Fair held in 1963. The whole site is very well maintained and I had great fun figuring out where the various 1939 pavilions were. Ireland's Shamrock Pavilion, bulldozed on site in 1942, appears to be under the famous Flushing Meadow tennis courts! The whole area oozes with atmosphere and history, and it is a fascinating day out. I particularly liked the water feature - in the shape of the globe - left in situ since the World's Fair in the 1960s. Highly recommended.

Came here for the Queens Summer Festival & summer stage. It is a huge park with amazing sites. I wish they played music throughout the park to make it more of a festival. There is a line of food trucks (overpriced & not very tasty). There is a kids area with oversized bouncing area & the stage is kinda small. There are also a vendors who are giving out free stuff. All & all nice day to be outside & "explore" my neighborhood. Kid n' play Mack Wild Ginuwine (he was late hitting the stage) Total: Free

FMCP is great to run through - the inclines presented by bridges and bike ramps are good for training. and it's wonderful to run past statues and rockets and spaceships and the Unisphere! however, I wish they'd work on fixing the seemingly eternal puddles on some of the paths - some of which are beginning to dwarf the actual lakes. this is a bigger problem, hilariously enough, on the southern end, near Meadow and Willow Lakes. I've since learned to adjust my running routes to mitigate that risk. cutting through the grass fields between the aforementioned puddles often means sinking into deep mud. to be fair, I am training for an all-terrain relay race in a few weeks...perhaps I shouldn't kvetch so much. the various grilling setups are a great resource - yes, you have to bring your own charcoal, and it's first come first serve, but still it's a nice way to get outside and engage in that primal need to set meat on fire and eat it.

Here's a review I never thought I write but during quarantine with not much else to do we found ourselves coming to the park on more than one occasion. This is Queens biggest park & it's not a bad one at all so much to do & explore here. You have the Queens zoo, Hall of Science & the Merry go round area which now looks like a small amusement park. For a little culture u have the Queens Museum & Theater & let's not forget the famous landmarks that being the Unisphere & Worlds Fair. On the entertainment front u have both tennis stadiums Arthur ash & Billy Jean & home of the Mets, Citi Field. The park is easily accessible walking, driving.. biking & by the 7 train. Great big park, nicely kept great way to spend a day outdoors , either relaxing or taking in the sites. Plenty of open space & picnic areas, the lake has rentals during the nice weather. Flushing is also home to many events during the year. This park was a life saver during quarantine with not a lot to keep u entertain a walk in the park was good enough to keep me sane.

A beautiful park. Not the best place logistically to have a huge concert though. At least not the way they had it fenced off. I love this place, its gorgeous. If I lived closer I'd visit it more often. That said, having like thousands upon thousands of people trying to enter and leave one exit wasn't only annoying, it just wasn't safe. Just some friendly advice that I hope gets up the ladder for future events.

I enjoyed walking through the glorious Flushing Meadows Park while deciding that I was either going to visit the Queens Museum, the Queens Botanical Garden or the Queens Zoo. So many great aces and things to see in this park.....Such a difficult decision! Finally, I decided to go to the Queens Zoo. On my way through Flushing Meadows Park to get to the Queens Zoo I saw so many things.... 1.) Ballfields and areas that was sectioned and there were 2 separate baseball games, a soccer game and 2 volleyball games being played at the same time. 2.) Groups spending time together having picnics. 3.) The cute little amusement park located near the Queens Zoo! The children were really enjoying the roller coaster! 4.) Great music, great energy and lots of people enjoying the lovely weather and environment. 5.) The beautiful tennis center with scenic water/sprinkler view near the Queens Museum. The list can go on and on.... This park is such a nice place to relax, walk around and to various pleasurable cultural institutions.

The site of the 1964 World's Fair!! I was so excited when spent the day there. There was so much history! I was there during one of the NYRR half marathons rooting on my friends and family. I spent my time looking around the park and enjoying all of the monuments. I hope they preserve the items left from the World's Fair. This is such a wonderful park. If you are visiting here (if you remember the World's Fair or not) come and visit this park. You won't be disappointed. Some day I intend to go back. There are so many parks and so little time!!