PARK FACT:
A subway ride to Coney Island in 1920 would have cost a mere five cents!
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
Beaches
Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches, all of which are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.
Safety
Swim Smart - The do's and don'ts of water safety
Rip Currents - Safety tips and information provided by The National Weather Service regarding the dangers of rip currents.
Brighton Beach & Coney Island and Coney Island Boardwalk
Location: On Atlantic Ocean, from W. 37th Street to Corbin PlacePhone: (718) 946-1350
Accessible Notes: There are beach mats available at Brighton 2nd Street and at Stillwell Avenue.
Bathroom: Yes
Bicycle and Skate Path: Yes (only permitted from 5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.)
Boardwalk: Yes (Coney Island, closed 1:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m.)
Concession Stand: Yes
Performance Pavilion: Yes
Directions: BUS: B36, B64, B68, B74, B82, X28, X29, X38
SUBWAY: D, F, N, Q to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue; F, Q to West 8th Street-NY Aquarium; Q to Ocean Parkway.
PARKING: Free street parking
More Info: Download Brighton Beach & Coney Island Beach Rules (PDF, 20KB)
