Queens' largest park is set to get a boost in security as part of Mayor Bill DeBlasio's 2017 preliminary budget. NY1's Shannan Ferry filed the following report.

Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is widely known for the unisphere, the pavilion, the museum, and many other attractions.

But what you may not know is that this park consistently ranks as one of the highest in crime across the city.

"Especially in the spring summer and fall, when you have a lot of people coming here," said Geoffrey Croft who is the President of  NYC Park Advocates.

The most recent NYPD statistics report 23 crimes took place at Flushing-Meadows Corona Park from July 1st through September 30th 2015. 

That's higher than any other park reported citywide, excluding Central Park which isn't listed.

"Really I don't come in the night time because I'm afraid," said one park-goer.

But these numbers could soon change.  Mayor Bill DeBlasio announced his 2017 preliminary budget Thursday, which includes a 30% increase in parks security funding.

Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is the only park in Queens that's slated to receive some of those resources.

"I think it's a good idea because that's what we need, we need to feel safe," said another.

The Parks Department tells us the extra funding will allow them to deploy an additional 67 full-time Parks Enforcement Patrol Officer positions, as well as 50 new part-time seasonal lines. 

A spokeswoman tells us 8 of those full-time officers will be dedicated to Flushing-Meadows Corona Park.

"It's a step in the right direction, but a lot more resources need to be dedicated if it's going to be impactful," said Croft.

"Crime is down in our parks and around the City, but we're not stopping there. By boosting security in our parks, we'll build on that progress and help ensure that all New Yorkers have access to safe, clean, and green open space," said Amy Spitalnick, a spokeswoman for the Mayor in a statement.

The other parks expected to get increased security funding are the Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk, Prospect Park, Crotona Park, Battery Park, and various Staten Island parks.

The city says there will also be extra Parks Enforcement Officers assigned to a city wide task force to focus on hot spots across the city.