Arne Abramowitz became administrator of Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in 1986 and soon began planning a renovation of the park. The following year, NYC Parks announced an $80 million rehabilitation of the park. The renovation had been planned since the early 1980s but had been deferred due to a lack of funding. The grounds of the park's northern section were landscaped in 1992, and the restoration of the Unisphere was completed in May 1994. By the mid-1990s, NYC Parks was planning to spend another $19 million to rebuild fountains, build a new ramp to the Willets Point Boulevard station, add three entrances and a cultural walk, and enlarge the Hall of Science. The Aquacade amphitheater, which had decayed extensively,; was demolished in 1996. Arthur Ashe Stadium opened in the park in 1997, replacing a smaller stadium.; In addition, mosaic medallions commemorating the World's Fair were installed at David Dinkins Circle in 1998; it is unknown who designed the mosaics.
arne abramowitz became administrator of flushing meadows–corona park in 1986 and soon began planning a renovation of the park the following year nyc parks announced an $80 million rehabilitation of the park the renovation had been planned since the early 1980s but had been deferred due to a lack of funding the grounds of the park's northern section were landscaped in 1992 and the restoration of the unisphere was completed in may 1994 by the mid-1990s nyc parks was planning to spend another $19 million to rebuild fountains build a new ramp to the willets point boulevard station add three entrances and a cultural walk and enlarge the hall of science the aquacade amphitheater which had decayed extensively; was demolished in 1996 arthur ashe stadium opened in the park in 1997 replacing a smaller stadium; in addition mosaic medallions commemorating the world's fair were installed at david dinkins circle in 1998; it is unknown who designed the mosaics