Aug. 22, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

A new report has described Flushing Meadows Corona Park as the most “overlooked” park in New York City, stating that the park has severe infrastructural issues after being underappreciated and underinvested in for years.

The report, published by the Center for an Urban Future, calls for a new level of public investment in the park and states that the park is currently facing a myriad of issues, including the constant threat of flooding, deteriorating infrastructure and fading monuments.

Titled “The Park Queens Deserves,” the report also outlines 20 ideas and solutions for “harnessing the full potential” of the park, including calls for a 10-year strategic plan that guides investment and decision-making. The report also calls on all relevant public bodies t

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