The park is named after the nearby neighborhoods of Flushing and Corona, which are separated by the park. You may now it better by its more common name, Flushing Meadows. I visited this park in early spring, and even on a dull damp grey day it was still a very pleasant place for a wander. As I headed back to the subway station, I passed a group of school aged kids on their way, no doubt, to enjoy the museums and the wide open spaces.and the famous MIB backdrop, of course! Sadly, the fountains were empty, but folks were still making the visit. Even the simple but futuristic pedestrian canopy just by the LIRR station had a brave new world feel to the design. The mosaics at the entrance plaza are in need of repair, but still evoked scenes of times last. I'd seen the fairs portrayed in films and photos, but somehow, being there in person just made it magical. With the lawns filled with crowds, vendors, pavilions and more. I saw all the familiar sights, then savored my yogurt snack while sitting in front of the famed Unisphere.Īs I took in the vista, I wondered what it had been like during the two World's Fairs that had been held there. The weather was nice, not too warm, and there was no one around apart from dedicated walkers, groundskeepers, pet parents, and the occasional plump robin searching for worms.
I set out from Manhattan early (easy to do in June!) and arrived at the park just before 7:00 am. A visit to this historic site had been on my to do list forever, so on my most recent visit, I was determined to make it happen.
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