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Great complex love how the Qualifying matches are ...

Great complex love how the Qualifying matches are free so you don t have to pay so much for tickets to the US Open itself. Good way to bring more people in and draw a fanbase for the sport since tennis seems to take a backseat to baseball, football, basketball and hockey in America. Only annoying thing is if you a backpack you have to check it and put in a locker for 5 dollars and you can t bring in a water bottle that s metal. The food at the concessions is ridiculously expensive as is the case at all sporting events and venues these days. I loved the Arthur Ashe commemorative gardens area but I just found an article online back in 2000 in the Times when it opened that says that the statue did not look like him at all, did not have a clear connection to tennis and the statue was naked. That s really sad. I think they should remove the statue and out an actual statue of him and one that has a real connection to tennis. The statue more resembles some Greek discus thrower or a Greek god. Overall I think the facility is great. Just wish security wasn t to restrictive with what you can and can t bring in and that the food and the merchandise and apparel didn t cost so much. Plus you hear planes taking off from LaGuardia Airport and that is really noisy

If.you drive to see the US Open you will.spend lit...

If.you drive to see the US Open you will.spend literally 2 hours trying to get to the parking lot. It is a joke. If NYC cannot accommodate this kind of volume then perhaps they should move the tournament to a more appropriate location.

Located in the heart of Flushing Meadows Corona Pa...

Located in the heart of Flushing Meadows Corona Park. This stadium and the entire tennis complex where the United States Open is played every year is beautiful and impressive since it has even been restored and modernized. It even has a mobile deck to cover the field and the entire stadium if the weather is adverse.
A place to visit in Queens New York.

Go to the US Open if you can. Easy to get to by tr...

Go to the US Open if you can. Easy to get to by train, world class venue, incredible tennis. The grounds are very enjoyable if you cannot afford a stadium ticket and there is plenty for everyone to do!

Parking is a disgrace, the space between cars is l...

Parking is a disgrace, the space between cars is less than 2 feet, all you need is some careless person park next to you and you will have a ding in your door, it's outrageous. I will never return

Excellent place to play tennis and get together wi...

Excellent place to play tennis and get together with your friends at USTA. If you are looking to take lessons, you have to make sure you are tested by the instructor for NTC Free evaluations first then you can apply for the tennis class. Some instructors are wonderful and other instructors are not.

Pro- EXCELLENT FACILITY to play tennis, wonderful space and the front desk people are very nice.

Con- DISORGANIZED administration( dealing with payments for tennis class), not all instructors are good, so before you sign up to learn from the instructor talk to the teacher BEFORE YOU pay for the lessons. Ask the people who are taking the class what their thoughts are about the instructor and ask the instructor what the expectations would be in class. If that instructor is discourteous and rude to you that is a warning sign not to sign up with them. Some classes are filled up right away so be ready to sign up when the classes are open online.

The U.S. Open is the best few weeks of the year. T...

The U.S. Open is the best few weeks of the year. The energy in the Tennis Center is fantastic and it's always great to be amongst all the fans. It gets overrun with people, but it's an absolute blast. Once the roof is finished, Ashe is going to be spectacular!

magnificent place to see tennis matches. Speciall...

magnificent place to see tennis matches. Specially the 1st week, I have visited here for the USOpen for the past 6 years and always a good experience. It it not so good when it rains. The food court vendors prices are high. Beers are about 10 bucks.

Not pleasant at all... It was a dreary rainy day. ...

Not pleasant at all... It was a dreary rainy day. No tennis to be seen as of yet. The concession stands were opened though selling exorbitantly overpriced food and / or clothing. I'm a New Yorker and come every year. Every year The US Open is fleecing the masses. They did add more places for the public to sit and eat... So there is that.

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Overall excellent
2 comments -
1. food stand at Ashe ran out of cold bottled water - had room temperature bottles. When i asked for a cup with ice i was told that would cost me the price of a soda $6.50 - i already was paying $7 50 for the water. To pay for ice also is a bit of a rip off. Why not offer a small cup that is not part of counted inventory.

2. AMEX offer - if one enrolls an eligible AMEX card and spends $100 one can get back $20. Deoending on who you ask the terms differ. I was told by a sales person that i had to enroll my card every day (not true but wasted a half hour to wait on line to enroll the same card on a second day only to find out that wasn't necessary.

I also had the question do i have to spend $100 in one day to get the $20 back or can i spend over several days. Again depending on who i asked including Amex staff, i got different answers.

I have read the FAQs and offer terms and neither of my questions were a answered or answered clearly. Not good form

Have attended the US Open multiple times over the ...

Have attended the US Open multiple times over the last few years and every time is an outstanding experience. Connected by train too. Great venue, awesome staff and facility and so much fun. Very nicely organized. Security lines are longer some years and takes a little longer to get in. Backpacks are checked. Have seen several matches at Arthur Ashe, always get to see good players. The court has a retractable roof which they put up in case of rain. There are lot of food choices outside. Gift shops, many photo stations. The whole experience is worth visiting.