Brooklyn · Neighborhood guide
Coney Island
Coney Island’s boardwalk connects a public beach with an amusement district of rides and the New York Aquarium. The Wonder Wheel and Cyclone are landmarks from the early twentieth century; Sea Gate is a separately mapped community at the peninsula’s western end.
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About Coney Island
The first section of the Riegelmann Boardwalk opened in 1923 between Ocean Parkway and West 37th Street. Later extensions brought it east into Brighton Beach. The city designated the boardwalk a scenic landmark in 2018.
The amusement district and the beach sit alongside residential streets. A 2013 city report identified Mermaid Avenue as a retail corridor and the Surf Avenue–boardwalk area as an entertainment district. West Brighton is another name associated with the wider Coney Island area in this split plan.
Places to explore
Coney Island Boardwalk and beach
Along the oceanfront east of West 37th StreetThe boardwalk is a public promenade beside the beach. It links the amusement area with other sections of shore; the scenic landmark continues east into Brighton Beach, beyond this guide’s outline. Check NYC Parks for beach conditions.
Coney Island Cyclone
Surf Avenue at West 10th StreetThe wooden roller coaster opened in 1927. See its track from outside or consult Luna Park for operating times and rider requirements before buying a ticket.
Deno’s Wonder Wheel
3059 West 12th StreetBuilt in 1918–20, the wheel has fixed and sliding cars. Check the operator’s current hours and ticket information separately from other attractions.
New York Aquarium
602 Surf AvenueThe aquarium is a separate marine-animal attraction. Consult its operator for admission, seasonal hours and current visitor information before making it a stop.
Planning a visit
The F serves Coney Island–Stillwell Av; the MTA line map shows weekday service and notes that schedules can differ on weekends and late nights. Check current service and each attraction’s hours and admission before traveling.
Beach access and swimming conditions differ: follow NYC Parks signs and swim only where lifeguards are on duty and the water is open. Sea Gate has private streets and beaches; the public boardwalk does not establish access to them.
Photos
Photo: NYFE
Photo: NYFE
Photo: NYFE
Sources and visitor information
- Plan your visitWildlife Conservation Society / New York Aquarium
- Coney Island Boardwalk scenic landmark designationNYC Landmarks Preservation Commission
- Coney Island CycloneLuna Park
- F line map and stationsMetropolitan Transportation Authority
- Coney Island Beach & BoardwalkNYC Parks
- NYC Parks beach rulesNYC Parks
- Southern Brooklyn, A Stronger, More Resilient New YorkCity of New York
- Wonder Wheel historyDeno’s Wonder Wheel
- Hours and ticket informationDeno’s Wonder Wheel
- Wonder Wheel designation reportNYC Landmarks Preservation Commission