Astroland Amusement Park
Brooklyn, NY 11224-2800
Phone: (718) 372-0275
- Cross Street:
- W 8th Street
- Directions:
- B, Q, N, F, at Stillwell Ave; Q, at W 8th St
- Hours:
- Daily 12pm-12am
Editorial Review for Astroland Amusement Park – by Jane S. Van Ingen
The Appeal
This is the granddaddy of amusement parks, and features the world-famous Cyclone. Built in 1927, the notorious wooden roller coaster has 2,640 feet of track and an 80-foot 60-degree drop to get you started screaming as you wind through 16 changes of direction and 18 track crossovers. Featured in movies, this New York City landmark is perfectly safe even if Charles Lindbergh did say it was scarier than flying the Atlantic solo. (At one minute and 50 seconds, a ride on the Cyclone takes markedly less time).
Facts and Features
Don't spend an hour on the subway just for a roller coaster, though. The park also sports more than a dozen rides and games, a Ferris wheel, a carousel, three arcades, two restaurants, the Surf Avenue flea market, a skating rink and a fishing pier.
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User Reviews for Astroland Amusement Park
03/28/2007 Posted by nycgirl83
I been to carnivals and amusement parks of all sizes and all around the country, and nothing compares to Coney Island. I been reading alot of view points on Coney island and i feel very insulted that alot of tourists and out of towners visit NYC and all they do is insult what we have to offer and talk about how bad Coney island is i understand that Coney may not be no six flags or ceder point but Coney paved the way and made the foundation of the modern day amusment park and carnival, the cyclone is the most imitated roller coaster to date, and us New Yorkers have the original still standing right here in Brooklyn. If there were no nathan's chances are you would never eat a hot dog, us New Yorkers setted trends for the rest of the world to emulate, when you visit places like coney, dont compare it to theme parks, look at it as a part of american history and culture. in order to fully understand my point of view and appreciate Coney u have to be a New York Native- coney island is apart of our culture and apart of my memories of bein apart of this city.
Pros: Cyclone, Brighton Beach, Nathans- this park is the backdrop to alot of movies and pop culture and the most imitated around the country, a good history trip
Cons: Some rides may be alittle too old and need to be renovated or restored. Lack of restrooms.
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08/12/2006 Posted by moviebuff347
You know astroland, the only amusement park in the brooklyn area, and most of new york. The amusement park with fireworks, right next to Keyspan park, the aquarium, and the beach full of jellyfish. Also home to the world famous cyclone that nobody rides. Listen, astroland has lots of stands, good rides for kids, and older people. There's just a little thing that gets in the way. There aren't good crowds, the place is dirty, everything is old, and there's even a strret sorrounding some really good rides. Like the zipper, or one of those fast flying whale rides that spin on metal bars. There's also a sled, a simulator, another fast ride I remember being in green. But noone is there to ride it, there all broken down or closed, and the service plays songs with curses, and when the songs curse, they have to speak in the microphone to blank it out, and memorize the songs. You're on the ride for about a half an our, which is not the best, you break your neck, and pay so much. Plus the height restriction is crazy. Not the typical place to go to, but very enjoyable.
Pros: rides
Cons: service
