The Pavilion: Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park Newsletter

THE PAVILION

Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park Newsletter

July 2024

Photo Credit: Waterfront Alliance

Let's Prepare FMCP for a Changing Climate:

Take the Waterfront Alliance Survey

Together, we can plan for a more climate resilient Flushing Meadows Corona Park

The Waterfront Alliance and NYC Parks are partnering to develop climate resilience plans to help the park manage increased flooding and heat.

They want to hear your experience with wet weather and hot days in the park!

Take the survey below to share how extreme weather has affected your experiences in our park:

Waterfront Alliance Survey

Photo Credit: Alliance for FMCP

Evening Under the Sphere:

Tickets Now on Sale!

The Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park is excited to announce that tickets for this year's Evening Under the Sphere are officially on sale now!

September 26th is fast approaching so don't wait to secure your spot at Flushing Meadows Corona Park's most fun night!

Join the FMCP community, friends and family for a night of fun, unlimited food from your favorite Queens Night Market vendors, and music!

EUS Tickets

Photo Credit: NYC Parks

Aquatic Histories:

City of Water Day and FMCP History on July 13!

The second World's Fair History Walk of 2024 is a special THEMED event in honor of the 17th annual City of Water Day!

Everyone knows that FMCP has no shortage of water, from Flushing Bay to Willow Lake. This fun and free event will let you learn more about the aquatic stories that shaped the World's Fair and our borough.

Architects from ASLANY will be there to discuss the making of FMCP's Mist Garden, designed by Quennell Rothschild & Partners.

After the walk, stop by the Queens Night Market and continue your worldly adventures without ever needing to leave FMCP!

City of Water Day in FMCP

Photo credit: City Parks Foundation

Adventure Time:

CPF's Adventure Race Returns to FMCP!

City Parks Foundation's annual Family Adventure Race will be held at Flushing Meadows Park on Saturday, July 27.

Parent-child duos take part in the timed race, which is free of charge and requires basic exercise, sports skills and teamwork. The course typically consists of 12-14 different activity stations including javelin throw, jump rope, putting, hurdles, and a mini climbing wall.

The teams receive a map and traverse the park to find each activity, and both competitors perform the exercise or task at hand before advancing to the next station.

Upon the completion of all activities, teams sprint to the finish line!

Learn More Here!

Things To Do In Our Park

Free Summer

Fitness Classes

All Summer Long!

Weekend Mornings and

Weekday Evenings

Meet at the Unisphere

Flushing Meadows Corona Park's free summer fitness classes are back, with sessions meeting five days a week through August.

This year's offerings include Zumba, Pilates, and Yoga. Registration is not required. Check out the full schedule of classes on our website:

Full Fitness Schedule

Pat Dolan Trail Cleanup Volunteer Opportunity

Saturday, July 13th

10am-1pm

Mauro Playground

Join the Stewardship Team as we meet at Flushing Meadows Corona Park's Pat Dolan Trail to remove litter and invasive plants from this natural area.

Visit the link below to learn more:

Salsa Warriors Concert

Thursday, July 18th

6:30pm-9:30pm

Salsa Warriors Radio is back in FMCP with a FREE night of fun and dancing to live Salsa music as you enjoy the Summer weather!

Check out our calendar for more info:

Salsa Warriors Concert

NYRR Open Pride Run in FMCP

Thursdays

7pm

United Nations Ave S at 111th

NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels.

For more fun October activities Flushing Meadows Corona Park visit AFMCP's event calendar and NYC Parks website.