Mets–Willets Point station (LIRR)

Mets–Willets Point (formerly Shea Stadium) is a station on the Long Island Rail Road's Port Washington Branch in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York City. Prior to 2021, the station would normally be open only during New York Mets home games, the U.S. Open tennis tournament, major events, and emergencies. The station has been served full-time since 2023.

Mets–Willets Point
The station, during the 2007 U.S. Open.
General information
LocationMeridian Road (Flushing Meadows Park)
Queens, New York
Coordinates40.7525°N 73.8437°W / 40.7525; -73.8437
Owned byLong Island Rail Road
Line(s)Port Washington Branch
Distance6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Long Island City
Platforms3 island platforms
Tracks6
ConnectionsNew York City Subway:
​ trains at Mets–Willets Point
NYCT Bus: Q48
Construction
AccessibleNo; accessibility planned
Other information
Station codeSHA
Fare zone1
History
Opened1939
Rebuilt1964
Electrified750 V (DC) third rail
Previous namesWorld's Fair (1939–1946)
United Nations (1946–1952)
World's Fair (1961–1966)
Shea Stadium (1966–2008)
Passengers
2012—20140 (seasonal service)
Rank125 of 125 (seasonal service)
Services
Preceding station Long Island Rail Road Following station
Woodside
toward Penn Station or Grand Central
 Port Washington Branch Flushing–Main Street
toward Port Washington

Although Mets–Willets Point was originally not part of CityTicket, it was added to the CityTicket program in August 2011, and fares are collected before boarding during games and special events.

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