![]() Fallen leaves covered the pathway making it dangerous and slippery to walk on. The ground was still wet from the rain and thunder from the previous night. We first visited the park a few days after the tornado. Flushing Meadows Corona Park was a site that this disaster touched upon. Some tree trunks snapped in half from the harsh wind and rain, while others were completely ripped from the ground. Areas full of trees were most devastated. Cars were crushed and streets were blocked off from the debris. Rooftops were torn off of houses and churches. On September 16, 2010, New York was hit by a tornado. It is also a part of a park ranger’s job to drive throughout the park and ensure that trash is thrown into the garbage cans and not into places where it can harm the environment.Įffects of the Tornado on Flushing Meadows-Corona Park In order to combat this problem, new trash receptacles have been added. In addition, the thousands of visitors each year also bring about tons of waste. ![]() This slows down the erosion of the actual ground. In order to prevent this from happening, many of the roads are paved with cement. The paths that the public use to enter these institutions get worn out and the earth is eroded. Since all of these buildings cater to thousands of people each year, they heavily contribute to the erosion of the land. Dedicated to presenting performing arts that provide the audience with the highest quality of work. ![]() Queens Theater in the Park – First built as a Pavilion for the 1964 World’s Fair and converted into a theater in 1972. Considered the largest recreation center built in a city. Citi Field opened in 2009 and continues to stand as one of the great stadiums in Flushing Meadows Park.įlushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center & World Ice Arena – House to an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a NHL-regulation ice rink. Built adjacent to Shea Stadium, which was first constructed for the World’s Fair in 1964. Includes a petting zoo for children to learn about and feed domestic animals under the watchful eye of the zoo employees.Ĭiti Field – Home to the New York Mets. Operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, along with assistance from the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Queens Zoo – First opened in 1964 as part of the World’s Fair. ![]() This museum is open to the public and stands as one of the great science museums in the nation. New York Hall of Science – First opened in 1964 as part of the World’s Fair and has continue to grow and expand with generous donations from members and help from the New York City government. Some of these buildings were built during the World’s Fair, while others house organizations that were established after the World’s Fair. In order to decide how to make changes that will glorify the park, we first must understand the structures and buildings that are already standing there. Numerous festivals, celebrations and outings are also held here throughout the year. These structures bring thousands of visitors into the park every year. It currently is the home for many facilities, such as museums, recreational centers, barbecue grounds, boathouses and stadiums. However, with the changes suggested by park designers and landscape architects, the park now stands at its new found glory. Flushing Meadows Park was not always a center of cultural development. ![]()
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