New York City Parks Commissioner Robert Moses first conceived the idea of developing a large park in Flushing Meadow in the 1920s as part of a system of parks across eastern Queens. Starting in the first decade of the 20th century, it was used as a dumping ground for ashes, since at the time, the land was so far away from the developed parts of New York City as to be considered almost worthless. Until the 19th century, the site consisted of wetlands straddling the Flushing River, which traverses the region from north to south. Flushing Meadows–Corona Park is the fourth-largest public park in New York City, with a total area of 897 acres (363 ha). It is bounded by I-678 (Van Wyck Expressway) on the east, Grand Central Parkway on the west, Flushing Bay on the north, and Union Turnpike on the south. LIRR: Port Washington Branch to Mets–Willets Pointįlushing Meadows–Corona Park, often referred to as Flushing Meadows Park, or simply Flushing Meadows, is a public park in the northern part of Queens, New York City. The garden hosts educational programs on gardening and plant life.The Unisphere and the New York State Pavilion Located at the far eastern end of the park, the Queens Botanical Garden is a 39-acre showcase of herbs, trees, and flowers. It's a good afternoon visit for families with small kids.
The 18-acre Queens Zoo (on the western side of the park) focuses on the wildlife of North and South America. New York City's only "hands-on" science and technology museum, it is a treat for children. The New York Hall of Science is one of the country's top science museums. Check out the museum's permanent exhibit on the World's Fair. The theatre is at the base of the two dilapidated towers and just south of the Unisphere.įormerly the home of the first United Nations, the Queens Museum of Art features work by contemporary and local artists, and houses a gorgeous, detailed scale model of New York City called "The Panorama of New York City." The building was once part of the 1939-40 World's Fair. The theatre also hosts the annual Latino Cultural Festival.
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The theater stages drama, comedy, dance, children's entertainment, and a film series in its Main State Theatre (formerly a World's Fair pavilion) and its small cabaret Studio Theatre. Softball and baseball fields are on either side of Meadow Lake. Players and spectators also enjoy baseball, softball, Ultimate Frisbee, and handball. You can also rent rowboats for outings on Meadow Lake at the boathouse on the lake's east side. The American Small Craft Association offers regular instruction in sailing on Meadow Lake. The cricket pitches or fields are at are at the north end of Meadow Lake, near the lakeside pavilion. Try your hand at miniature golf or on the par-3 pitch and putt course in the northwest part of the park. There are indoor and outdoor courts, and programs for adults, youths, and seniors. The tennis courts are open to the public throughout the year. Open at the Arthur Ashe Stadium and Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the park. East of the Unisphere there are a number of soccer fields ready for pickup games or more serious affairs. The Hispanic community in Corona often fields fútbol teams in the park.
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