Flushing Meadows Corona Park352

This park, site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs, has the largest concentration of sports, recreational facilities, and cultural institutions of any park in New York City. The centerpiece is the still extraordinary Unisphere.

Its 1255 acres of meadows and lakes are home to the Queens Museum of Art, the New York Hall of Science, Shea Stadium, the Queens Theatre in the Park, the USTA National Tennis Center, the Queens Wildlife Center, and the Queens Botanical Garden.

The Olympic-size indoor public pool, the first to open in New York City in four decades, has an adjustable floor and diving tank for public swim and competitive meets.

Just south of the Passarelle Building and the Passarelle Ramp leading to Shea Stadium is Pitch 'N' Putt Golf and Miniature Golf. [718.271.8182]

The American Small Craft Association offers instruction in sailing on Meadow Lake within the Park. [718.699.1951 or 718.471.2470] Or rent a peddle boat or row boat for $15/hour [646.229.4470].

The Playground for All Children, designed for kids of all ages and abilities, is at 111-01 Corona Avenue; and after a good romp, kids can cool off at the antique carousel.

Ice skating, from October to April, is available at the 18,000 sq. foot indoor rink, located in the New York City Building, opposite the Queens Museum of Art. Skate rentals are $4.50; rink admission ranges from $5 (Wed & Fri afternoons) to $8. Hours are Wed 3pm-5:30pm; Fri 2pm-4:30pm & 8:15pm-10:15pm; Sat 12:30pm-4pm & 7pm-9:30pm; Sun 12:30pm-4pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm. The skating rink phone number is 718.271.1996.

The NHL-standard indoor ice hockey rink serves as a year-round facility for competitive leagues and individual skaters.