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Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens , NY 11375 United States
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. Read more
This is the largest lake in NYC at 93 acres! It's also home to the annual Dragon Boat Festival every August when you can watch boats decorated as dragons race & eat an amazing array of East Asian food
Please do not leave your trash in the park after BBQ . The park suffers from hundreds of discarded beer caps and other rubbish. P.S. I thought consuming alcohol was illegal in the NYC parks ?
Great rowing facility. Queens location for RowNY. Nice location for a walk, bike ride , run, or picnic .
Recently revamped trail makes for fun riding!
This is a nice place to go biking and walking or simply to relax
Nice day for walking
Check out the boathouse!
Best place to park while kids nap in back seat. Great family single-bike rental in summer, as well .
Perfect day , family BBQ
Clean but lots of reeds covering lake
Look for turtles , flying fish , sparrows and the occasional hawk!
Not good for roller skating . Trails are flooded even when it hasny rained in several days.
Good luck HKU
Don't get into the water
Paddle hard
Try not to jog here after a rainy day
Gigantic, 140 feet high, stainless steel globe is ideal date location. Simply, must see in person. - Zee "Online"
Amazing pool for lap swim but gets super crowded after work and weekend mornings! Must have swim cap, lock and membership card for entry. - Anna Karnowski
Check out Chefboyarnetty Sweet n Savory! They offer mac and cheese, fried chicken, and an amazing SoulFood Sunday cupcake! ???????? - Lynette Thompson
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 - NYC Parks
Ecuadorean food stands are your best bet for delicious meals. From ceviche to salichipapas, it's covered! ???????????? - Arzi Rachman
The pathway makes a good running trail. Lots of garbage along the bay though - Jay S