点评:Coney Island was almost one hour ride away from Brooklyn via the subway (Q Line dropped me off right near the entrance) so I decided last minute to head out there since I've never seen it. We have the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk back home but Coney Island dwarfed it.
For a Friday, the 2 amusement parks were busy with lots of kids and parent chaperones wearing the same t-shirts. I wasn't here to ride the rides but to wander and take it all in. Ticket prices varied per ride (little kids cheaper than the more thrilling ones for older kids/adults. All day wrist bands also were offered and maybe a better deal if staying a few hours or hitting the big rides.
Lots of food options available in and around the parks. The most recognizable one for me was Nathan's Hot Dogs which actually served seafood, burgers and more besides their famous namesake hot dogs.
The wooden boardwalk was in good condition and wide. It extended all the way down to the aquarium and Brighton Beach.. lots of benches to sit or sun yourself. Bathrooms were located near the beach but interestingly elevated above. Nice design from the outside but a little cleaner than your typical public bathrooms since there were staff busy cleaning when I popped in.
The beaches wasn't as busy as the park and even less people were in the water. Overall fairly clean that day. Lifeguards were on duty, FDNY zipped by in a unique ATV style ambulance and later a patrol showing a good attention to safety and quick response.
I'm glad I was able to finally see Coney Island in person. It should have enough options to entertain, thrill or just let you relax.
翻译:从布鲁克林坐地铁到康尼岛要将近一个小时(Q线把我送到离入口很近的地方),所以我临时决定去看看,因为我从来没去过。我们家乡也有圣克鲁斯海滩木板路,但康尼岛比它大得多。
周五,这两个游乐园里人很多,到处都是穿着一样T恤的孩子和家长。我来这里不是为了玩游乐设施,而是为了四处走走,好好感受一下。票价因游乐项目而异(小孩子的票价比大孩子/成人玩的刺激项目便宜)。这里也提供全天手环,如果你打算待几个小时或者玩几个热门项目,手环可能更划算。
公园内外有很多餐饮选择。我印象最深的是内森热狗,除了招牌热狗之外,他们还提供海鲜、汉堡和其他美食。
木栈道维护良好,也很宽敞。它一直延伸到水族馆和布莱顿海滩,沿途有很多长椅可以坐下或晒太阳。洗手间位于海滩附近,但设计很有意思,是架在高处的。从外面看设计不错,而且比一般的公共洗手间要干净一些,因为我进去的时候看到有工作人员在打扫。
海滩上的人没有公园里那么多,下水的人就更少了。那天海滩总体来说相当干净。救生员都在值班,纽约消防局的队员们驾驶着一辆独特的全地形车飞驰而过。救护车和巡逻车都展现了对安全的重视和快速的反应能力。
我很高兴终于有机会亲眼看看康尼岛。那里应该有很多娱乐、刺激或休闲的选择。