Flushing Meadows Natatorium is a facility or complex that refers to an indoor swimming pool or aquatic center situated in Flushing Meadows, a neighborhood located in Queens, New York City. .
The term "natatorium" generally describes a specialized building or enclosed area specifically designed to house swimming pools. A natatorium often features various amenities and services related to swimming and aquatic activities. These can include multiple pools of different sizes and depths, diving boards or platforms, water slides, sauna or steam rooms, locker rooms, showers, seating areas for spectators, and possibly even fitness or exercise equipment.
Flushing Meadows Natatorium would thus be a specific natatorium located in the Flushing Meadows area. Flushing Meadows itself is a neighborhood known for being the site of the 1964 World's Fair and today is home to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, which is one of the largest parks in New York City.
Therefore, Flushing Meadows Natatorium can be understood as an aquatic center within this neighborhood, offering a range of swimming-related facilities and services to individuals and the general public. It serves as a venue for swimming lessons, training, recreational swimming, competitive swimming events, water sports, and overall promotes a healthy and active lifestyle through water-based activities.
