Coney Island opening promises to erase winter blues
Despite a rough winter, Coney Island, America’s Playground, is opening early this spring.
It all begins on Saturday, March 24 as Luna Park, 1000 Surf Avenue, officially launches its 2018 season. Considered New York City’s largest amusement park, Luna Park, this year, is giving a special twist to opening day. Starting at 11 a.m., admission will be free with a donation towards the not-for-profit Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, which has coordinated with Luna Park, with 90 percent of proceeds from opening day going to Girl Scout Troop 6000, a troop specially designed to serve the thousands of girls living in the New York City Shelter System.
“We are excited to offer free admission to all park goers this year in exchange for a donation to Troop 6000,” said Fernando Velasquez, general manager of Central Amusement International. “Opening Day signals the beginning of the summer season, and it will be especially fun this year as we help to support girls throughout the city.”