Peninsular neighborhood and entertainment area in the southwestern section of Brooklyn
General Information
Hours:
Boardwalk: Open daily 5am to 1am
Coney Island and Brighton Beach:
Open 9pm to 6am
Beaches are open from Memorial Day weekend through September 12, 2021
During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10am to 6pm
Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty
Coney Island and Brighton Beach:
Open 9pm to 6am
Beaches are open from Memorial Day weekend through September 12, 2021
During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10am to 6pm
Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty
Fees:
No fees
Pet Policy:
Pets allowed on boardwalk and beach. Pets NOT allowed on sand from May 1 to October 1.
Seasons:
All year
Coney Island is Brooklyn's seaside amusement district at the southwestern tip, a beach resort since the mid-19th century and an amusement park hub since the late 1800s. Highlights include the wooden Cyclone roller coaster, the Wonder Wheel, and the Parachute Jump, all city landmarks, plus the 2.7-mile free public beach and Riegelmann Boardwalk, food shops and arcades, and the New York Aquarium, opened in 1957. MCU Park hosts minor league baseball.
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