USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City

Name: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Address: Flushing Meadows - Corona Park, New York City, 11368, United States

#181 among attractions in New York City

Sport venue, Sport, Tennis

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

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USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City

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The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is a stadium complex within Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City, United States. It has been the home of the US Open Grand Slam tennis tournament, played every year in August and September, since 1978 and is operated by the United States Tennis Association. The facility has 22 courts inside its 46.5 acres and 12 in the adjoining park. The complex's three stadiums are among the largest tennis stadiums in the world; Arthur Ashe Stadium tops the global list with a listed capacity of 23,200. All 33 courts used the DecoTurf cushioned acrylic surface since the facility was built in 1978. However, in March 2020, the USTA announced that Laykold would become the new court surface supplier beginning with the 2020 tournament. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°44'58"N, 73°50'45"W

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Flushing Meadows - Corona ParkNortheastern Queens (Flushing Meadows-Corona Park)New York City 11368 United States

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Day trips

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Citi Field, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens Museum, Unisphere.

0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Citi Field, New York City
14 min walk • Citi Field, the premier baseball stadium nestled in the vibrant heart of New York City, serves as the home of the beloved New York Mets. Since its opening in 2009, this state-of-the-art sport venue has not only hosted numerous high-profile Major League Baseball games...
0.6 miSE
Vast greenspace with World's Fair relics
Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, New York City
15 min walk • Flushing Meadows–Corona Park is a verdant oasis in the heart of Queens, New York, offering a diverse array of activities and attractions for locals and tourists alike. Spanning approximately 897 acres, it is the fourth-largest public park in New York City and has...
~1300 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Queens Museum, New York City
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Queens, one of New York City's most diverse boroughs, the Queens Museum stands as a cultural beacon, inviting visitors from around the world to explore its rich array of art and educational offerings.
~1110 ftS
Large globe designed for a World's Fair
Unisphere, New York City
6 min walk • The Unisphere is a spherical stainless steel representation of Earth in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens. The globe was designed by Gilmore D. Clarke as part of his plan for the 1964 New York World's Fair.
~1800 ftSW
Hands-on science and technology museum
New York Hall of Science, New York City
9 min walk • The New York Hall of Science, also known as NYSCI, is a science museum located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens, in the section of the park that is in Corona.
1.2 miE
Park
Rachel Carson Playground, New York City
31 min walk • Rachel Carson Playground, also known as Silent Spring Playground, is a park located in Flushing, Queens, New York City. It is located across the street from IS 237, which owns the park.
~1910 ftSW
11-acres of animals and exhibits
Queens Zoo, New York City
10 min walk • The Queens Zoo is an 18-acre zoo located in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City.
0.4 miN
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Home Run Apple, New York City
11 min walk • The Home Run Apple is a motorized apple prop in the batter's eye at Citi Field in New York City, New York, United States; which rises whenever the New York Mets score a home run there.
0.4 miN
Museum
New York Mets Hall of Fame, New York City
12 min walk • The New York Mets Hall of Fame was created in order to recognize the careers of former New York Mets players, managers, broadcasters and executives. There are presently 30 members.
~380 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York City
2 min walk • Arthur Ashe Stadium is a tennis stadium at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City. Part of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, it is the main stadium of the US Open tennis tournament and has a capacity of 23,771 making it the largest tennis stadium in the world.
1.2 miNE
Church
Old Quaker Meeting House, New York City
32 min walk • The Flushing Friends Quaker Meeting House, also the Old Quaker Meeting House, is a historic Quaker house of worship located at 137-16 Northern Boulevard, in Flushing, Queens, New York. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1967 and a New York City designated landmark in 1970.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center?

Nearby attractions include Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York City (2 min walk), Unisphere, New York City (6 min walk), Rocket Thrower, New York City (7 min walk), Queens Museum, New York City (7 min walk).

How to get to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center:

Train

Mets–Willets Point (6 min walk)
Flushing–Main Street (27 min walk)

Metro

Mets–Willets Point • Lines: <7>, 7 (10 min walk)
111th Street • Lines: 7 (15 min walk)

Bus

College Point Boulevard & 59th Avenue • Lines: Q58 (16 min walk)