On April 13, 2009, a new era of New York Mets history began with the opening of Citi Field. Participate in an American tradition and catch a game this season. Подробнее.
Home of the US Open, the National Tennis Center is open to the public all year, offering 3 Stadiums, 22 outdoor and 9 indoor courts. Hone your skills with one of the NTC’s tennis programs and training Подробнее.
If you bring your kids to the NY Hall of Science, be sure to check out the wildly inventive playground right outside. Подробнее.
The Queens Museum of Art presents a series of fine art exhibitions, performances and more. It also houses the Panorama of New York City - the world's largest architectural scale model of an urban area Подробнее.
Get to know native species at the Queens Wildlife Center, which exhibits North American animals on naturalistic grounds, allowing for an unusual intimacy between visitors and animals. Подробнее.
The Playground for All Children is the first playground constructed in the US for disabled and able-bodied children. It offers many recreational and instructional activities for children ages 3 - 12. Подробнее.
This 93-acre man-made body of sparkling, fresh water is New York City's largest lake. Meadow Lake is a popular spot for boating, fishing and sailing, making it perfect for a family fun-filled day. Подробнее.
The Unisphere, a 140-feet high stainless steel globe, was presented to the 1964 World's Fair by United States Steel. Today, it is Queens' most recognizable symbol and a centerpiece for the park. Подробнее.
Terrace on the Park, a 120 ft high heliport, was commissioned by New York’s Port Authority for the World’s Fair. Today, it houses a catering business and restaurant with a spectacular view of the park Подробнее.
World’s Fair Marina offers 300 boat slips and 20 transient slips for recreational boaters. Enjoy the year-round waterfront view. Подробнее.
Stop by Flushing Meadows’ new amusement park, Fantasy Forest. Fantasy Forest surrounds the historic carousel and is home to Queens’ only rollercoaster. Подробнее.
Practice your short game at the 18-hole course ranging from 40-80 yards or perfect your putt at the mini-golf course complete with waterfalls, bridges and streams. Both are lighted for night play. Подробнее.
Willow Lake is one of the last freshwater wetlands in NYC. It is home to a variety of willows such as the White, Weeping, Goat and Pussy willows as well as a multitude of other plants and animals Подробнее.
Dive into the Aquatic Center’s Olympic-sized pool. Located on the second floor, it offers dramatic views of the park. Подробнее.
Practice your hockey skills or perfect your figure eights at the World Ice Arena, home to an NHL-regulation sized ice rink. Подробнее.
Once a Theaterama which showed a 360-panoramic view of films, it is now a venue for diverse forms of live entertainment. Arrive early to enjoy the panoramic view of the park in the glass-walled lobby. Подробнее.
Visit the QBG and take an olfactory journey through the Fragrance Walk or see what all the buzz is about at the Bee Garden. QBG exhibits a multitude of themed gardens that are sure to please everyone.
Complete with a computer resource center, fitness, cardio and dance rooms, gymnasium, table tennis tables, and indoor track, basketball and handball courts, Al Oerter is a one stop fitness center. Подробнее.
The Rocket Thrower, a sculpture created for the 1964 World's Fair, is a 43-ft high bronze figure launching a rocket into the heavens as he reaches for a constellation in an attempt to conquer space. Подробнее.
Freedom of the Human Spirit depicts a male and female soaring to the sky with wild swans representing freedom from earth and material elements that restrain the human spirit. Подробнее.
Designed by pro-skateboarders, this 16,000 square-foot skatepark was created for the 2010 Maloof Money Cup skateboarding competition and features elements from popular skateparks throughout NYC Подробнее.
Named after Albert Mauro, an environmentalist and activist, the playground features basketball courts, play equipment and swings as well as a foot bridge to Willow Lake which he fought to protect. Подробнее.
Follow dinosaur footprints to different areas of the playground and learn about the flora and fauna of the Triassic Period at the Triassic Playground. Подробнее.
Romp with ancient reptiles at Jurassic Playground, a dinosaur themed park constructed in 1966 to commemorate the Sinclair Oil “Dinoland” exhibit at the World’s Fair. Подробнее.
Created by Jose Di Rivera for the 1964 World's Fair, this sculpture consists of a stainless steel curve which sits atop a polished granite base and rotates; constantly changing the view. Подробнее.
The Column of Jerash, originally erected in 120 AD in the ancient Jordanian city of Jerash, was presented to NYC on the occasion of Jordan’s participation in the New York World’s Fair of 1964-65. Подробнее.
This playground honors Buzz Vollmer, a leading architect remembered for working closely with Parks Commissioner Robert Moses on some of New York’s biggest construction projects. Подробнее.
A granite monument marks the spot where two time capsules lie buried underground. These historic capsules, deposited September 23, 1938 and October 16, 1965, are a record of 20th century civilization. Подробнее.
Dig, set, and spike at the 5 new volleyball courts on Flushing Meadows Corona Park’s eastern side. Подробнее.
