Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center | Award-Winning Pool Design by Wallover Architects

A Landmark Aquatic Facility for Competition & Recreation

The Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center is an iconic swimming venue located at the historic site of the 1939 & 1964 World’s Fair. Designed in collaboration with Handel Architects and Hom+Goldman Architects, this state-of-the-art facility serves as both a potential Olympic competition venue and a multi-purpose community recreation center.

Recognized as the “Best Public Pool” by New York Magazine in 2010, the Flushing Meadows pool is the largest recreational building ever constructed at a New York City park, setting a new standard for public aquatic facility design.

View the project photos below to see how Wallover Architects creates cutting-edge swimming environments.

Key Features of the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center

Olympic-Level Competitive Pool – A 25-meter x 50-meter stretch competition pool designed for elite training and events.
Ten-Lane, 53-Meter Pool Configuration – Provides flexibility for multiple aquatic sports and events.
Dual Moveable Bulkheads & Adjustable Floor Section – Allows for customized water depths and multi-use programming.
Diving Facilities – Includes one-meter and three-meter diving boards, designed for competition and training.
Multi-Sport Flexibility – Supports water polo, synchronized swimming, diving, 25m and 50m racing, and leisure activities.
Sustainable & Innovative Construction – Built on existing piling foundations, requiring extensive structural coordination and innovative pool construction solutions.

Engineering Excellence by Wallover Architects

As part of this landmark aquatic facility, Wallover Architects provided full aquatic design services and consulting for the natatorium design. The unique site conditions required a meticulous evaluation of pool construction types, ensuring seamless integration with the existing infrastructure.

City officials praised the facility, with Troy Legg, President of USA Pools, calling it “simply awesome”—a testament to the design’s impact on both competitive swimming and community recreation.

Bringing World-Class Aquatic Facilities to Life

At Wallover Architects, we specialize in designing elite competition pools and multi-purpose aquatic centers that serve both high-performance athletes and local communities. The Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center exemplifies our commitment to innovation, functionality, and excellence in aquatic design.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center – A Premier Aquatic Destination

A Landmark Aquatic Facility for Competition & Recreation

Key Features of the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center

Engineering Excellence by Wallover Architects

Bringing World-Class Aquatic Facilities to Life

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