A Walk in the Park(ing lot): Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Janes Walk

Led By Cody Herrmann AND Rebecca Pryor, Guardians of Flushing Bay

Join Guardians of Flushing Bay and artist Cody Herrmann in Queens, for a tour of Flushing Meadows Corona Park! This tour will highlight local history, current development proposals, and connectivity between different parts of the park. Starting at David Dinkins Circle the tour will head north over the wooden Passarelle pedestrian bridge towards the Citi Field Parking Lots. Participants will learn about plans for development in the area and current advocacy efforts to preserve parkland. The tour will end along the Flushing Bay waterfront on the Malcolm X Promenade where participants will have a chance to observe local bivalve populations.

Accessibility

This tour is approximately 1 mile long. The tour takes place on primarily paved and wooden paths within NYC Parks. The start point is accesible by the 7 Train and Port Washington LIRR line; parking is available in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The route does not include bathrooms.

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

guided

Friday, May 3, 2024
1:00 PM
2 hours

Borough: Queens
Theme: Advocacy, Environment, History & Culture
Language: English
walkway near Flushing Creek in Flushing, Queens
(Figure 24) The east side of the walkway looks out at Flushing Creek where the Van Wyck Expressway and elevated 7 train cross over. Photo: MAS