description Forest Hills Stadium Overview
Forest Hills Stadium is an outdoor venue in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens, New York City, built in 1923 as the home of the U.S. National Championships tennis tournament, now known as the US Open. The horseshoe-shaped stadium, with a capacity of approximately 14,000, hosted the tournament on grass and later on clay and hard courts until the event moved to Flushing Meadows in 1978. The site, located at the West Side Tennis Club, also hosted concerts by the Beatles and other major acts in the 1960s and 1970s.
After a period of decline, the stadium was renovated and reopened in 2013 as a concert venue.
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What was Forest Hills Stadium originally built for?
Forest Hills Stadium was built in 1923 as the home of the U.S. National Championships tennis tournament. That tournament is now known as the US Open.
Where is Forest Hills Stadium?
The stadium is in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens, New York City. It later became an outdoor concert venue as well as a historic tennis site.
How many people can Forest Hills Stadium hold?
The horseshoe-shaped venue has a capacity of approximately 14,000 people. The exact usable capacity can depend on the event layout.
What is Forest Hills Stadium used for today?
The venue hosts outdoor music performances and other events. Its history links modern concerts with the former U.S. National Championships tennis tournament.
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