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About Astroland - Coney Island

Perhaps you've seen images of Coney Island's Astroland in movies, or on TV - it's surprising how few New Yorkers we've spoken with have actually been here! While the park is old (ancient is not a stretch...the famous Cyclone roller coaster has been around since 1927! Kids must be at least 54 inches tall to ride), it still has lots of magic to confer on visitors, not least due to its beachside locale. Kiddie rides include a Motorcycle Jump, Super Swing Himalaya, Fire Engines, Big Apple Coaster, Mini Trucks, Popeye Boats, a carousel, and a Dune Buggy Jump. For the braver, and taller, Coney Island beckons with the Cyclone Roller Coaster, Water Flume, Pirate Ship, Scrambler, Dante's Inferno, Astrotower, the Tilt-A-Whirl, and Go-Carts. You'll find games of "skill" and chance, as well, just as you would at any country fair. Come prepared with a budget in mind (Coney Island, you should be forwarned, does have ATM access) or you'll end up spending more than makes you happy. Admission to the Boardwalk, Beach, and Park is free. Rides can be purchased individually from $2.50-$6. If you plan to visit during the week, you'd be better advised to invest in a Pay-One-Price Ticket for major rides for $22.99 (weekdays only). Birthday parties can be held at the park at a fee of $19.99-$24.99 per person. The package includes unlimited rides for guests during the party (two ride limit for the Cyclone and Bumper Cars), an Astroland host or hostess, an exclusive party area with party table set-up and seating, a giant sign-in birthday card, invitations, hot dogs or pizza, and drinks. Kiddie Rides can be purchased in blocks at 10 rides for $20, or individually at $2.50/ride. The Cyclone Roller Coaster is $6, with a re-ride at $4.

Tips

The website offers a coupon worth $2-$3 (good weekdays only). Print it and bring it with you!

Getting There

Cross street is West 10th. By subway: N or D to Stillwell Station. Exit the station and head towards the ocean. Make a left on Surf Avenue, then a right on 10th Street. The Cyclone is on your left, and on your right, across the street, are all the other Astroland rides. Or take the F or Q to West 8th Street and the Cyclone and Astroland Park are across the street.

Parent Reviews (4 reviews)
Average Parent Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Rated by 7 parents

  • 5 out of 5 stars
    the food, the rides, the location it was where I grew up on weekends my aunt lived on surf ave. in the 50's and 60's. will there be coney island this summer 2008?
    [Submitted by pat/pat4/29/08
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    GORWING UP IN THE CITY U SEE THE ADS FOR DISNEYLAND EVERYWHERE. MOST OF US HERE CAN'T AFFORD A TRIP LIKE THAT BUT THANKS TOO CONEYISLAND WE HAVE OUR OWN PLACE HERE. I COME FROM A SINGLE PARENT HOME WITH 9 CHILDREN PLUS EXTRA'S WITH ONE INCOME IN THE HOUSE ALL WE COULD DO AS A FAMILY WAS CONEYISLAND. i'M GREATFUL FOR ALL THE GOODTIMES OVER THE LAST 34 YRS THAT i HAVE HAD THERE.iT'S TRUELY THE ONE PLACE YEAR AFTER YEAR THAT THE ENTIRE FAMILY ARE ABLE TO COME TOGETHER AND SEE ONE ANOTHER. IT'S THE WHERE MY FAMILY HAS HELD IT'S FAMILY REUNION SINCE I WAS BORN. EVEN THOUGH WE DON'T HAVE BEAUTIFUL SUNNY WHEATHER IN NYC ALL YEAR LONG. WE HAVE CONEYISLAND TO LOOK FORWARD TOO EACH YEAR. THE PARK HAS BEEN SUCH A BIG PART OF MY FAMILIES LIFE THAT i WAS STARTING TO FEEL DEPRESSED AT THE FACT I MIGHT BEABLE TO ENJOY FUTURE YEARS THERE WITH MY SON. WITH ALL THESE CHANGES IN THE WORLD IT GREAT TO STILL HAVE A PLACE FROM CHILDHOOD TO O BACK TOO AND TO SHARE IT WITH MY CHILD LIKE MY FFAMILY HAS SHARED WITH ME. NO WHER ELSE CAN U FIND A BEACH,GAMES,RIDES,ALL THE FOODS U WANT AND INTERESTING CHARATERS. THE HISTORY IS UNDENIABLE. WE LOVE CONEYISLAND AND LOOK FORWARD TO RETURNING THERE TODAY AND NEXT SATURDAY AS ALWAYS.
    [Submitted by TAWANNAH3/26/08
  • 2 out of 5 stars
    like so many people that hear about the historical astroland in coney island, i was really excited to finally go with the company of my 2yr old and 5yr old children. what was expected was far different than what i got. the area and the park itself were very oudated almost as if to fall apart as you climb on. thank god for its coupon on their website or you'll be wasting alot of money. make sure you read the fine print on coupon and on the signs as you go there. i had to find out the hard way about the p.o.p bracelets (only good until a certain time on weekdays). the children section was very disappionting since there was very few rides. my 5 yr old got bored quick since this section is targeted for toddlers and the rides he did want to go on was for bigger kids and up. the things that really disturbed me was how dirty this place really is. the big shocker for me was having to pay for the bathroom useage( .25 cents is small but you would think they might clean it up or supply you with toilet paper, just maybe.)i found out later the bathrooms near the beach are free but only open for a small period of time. some of the workers were quite rude and very unpurfessional as i caught a worker verbaly insulting a mother in front of a group of children over something very small as a ticket. the olderkids/adult rides looked fun just nothing i would want to take another three hour train ride to go to. if you must go to see for yourself go very early set a limit on how much you're going to spend and go on a friday (they have fireworks right on the beach). if you're a single parent and going with more than one child dont try to do this alone, make sure to bring a friend or relative for support.
    [Submitted by lovher4148/07/07

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