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People’s Playground
By Linda Tancs
Coney Island is a neighborhood and popular entertainment destination located at the southern tip of Brooklyn, New York City, along the Atlantic Ocean. It’s famous for its historic amusement parks, the beach and the boardwalk. Although a popular summer spot, it’s also worth a visit in the off-season. Take a walk along the historic Riegelmann Boardwalk, stretching for nearly 3 miles. Along the way, gaze up at the iconic Parachute Jump, a defunct amusement ride comprising a 250-foot-tall, 170-short-ton open-frame, steel parachute tower. The Coney Island Museum (open on weekends) sells merchandise evocative of the People’s Playground, a historical nickname for Coney Island owing to its popularity among the masses since the late 19th century.
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