Flushing Meadows Corona Park

From historic walks, to scenic trails, to sports and activities, there's always something to do at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. You can play soccer, baseball, tennis, volleyball, cricket and more; work out at our recreation center or our indoor pool; explore the park's lakes and trails by foot, bike, or kayak; or visit one of the park's many cultural and civic institutions. Spend your day in a park that has it all!

This area was once inhabited by the Matinecocks before the arrival of Dutch settlers in 1640. After the Civil War, the surrounding area became a popular waterfront resort and wealthy New Yorkers built elegant houses nearby. During 19th century industrialization at the turn of the century, the wetlands and creek flowing from Flushing Bay became an ash dump, described in 1925 as a “valley of ashes” in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Great Gatsby.

Things To Do

The park is home to several cultural institutions, including the Hall of Science, the Queens Wildlife Conservation Center, Queens Zoo (part of the Wildlife Conservation Society), Queens Theatre, and Queens Museum. Each year Flushing Meadows Corona Park draws over nine million people from all over the world for both spectator and recreational activities. Major League Baseball’s New York Mets play at Citi Field, which opened in 2009 and replaced Shea Stadium, original home to the Mets since 1964. The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center hosts the United States Open, one of four premiere Grand Slam professional tennis tour events.