Flushing
Kids $2
Queens Botanical Garden
A 39-acre garden in Flushing with themed plantings, a bee garden and wide lawns that are easy for little legs. Families can join seasonal hands-on gardening programs for kids.
Corona
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About Flushing Meadows Corona Park
A huge Queens park built for two World's Fairs, home to the Unisphere, the Queens Zoo, a lake with boating, playgrounds and the Queens Museum and New York Hall of Science nearby. Wide paths are great for bikes and scooters.
- Unisphere landmark
- Queens Zoo inside the park
- Meadow Lake
- Address
- Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 11368
- Website
- nycgovparks.org
Weekly schedule
Open daily; most NYC parks open 6 AM–1 AM
Cost
Free
Plan a visit
Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Questions parents ask about Flushing Meadows Corona Park
What ages is Flushing Meadows Corona Park best for?
All ages.
How much does Flushing Meadows Corona Park cost?
Free
What are the hours for Flushing Meadows Corona Park?
Open daily; most NYC parks open 6 AM–1 AM
Where is Flushing Meadows Corona Park?
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 11368, Queens.
Is Flushing Meadows Corona Park indoors?
No. Flushing Meadows Corona Park is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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