There I was excited and preparing for the long drive to Coney Island in the summer of 2010. Memories came floating back to me as I remembered when Coney Island was our Saturday get away for the Summer, we would pack our bags with sodas, bottles of water, chips, cookies and we would drive to Coney Island and have a great time.
Then, when life intervened we became busy with weekend jobs and other responsibilities. All of a sudden, Coney Island was no longer on our agenda. But that was many years ago, and now we are ready and prepared to reclaim Coney Island once again and revisit our fun Island.
Swimming, walking in the sand, long walks by the shore line picking up sea shells, eating corn on the cobb, Ice cream, pizza, hot dogs, Jamaican beef patties and coco bread while lounging on the bench by the boardwalk to watch the children play.
When we arrived at Coney Island, my nieces who are now grown and in college headed straight to the beach as the rest of us tagged along. We found a comfortable spot and claimed it. With towels spread and cold drinks ready to be consumed, we sat down and forgot about our worries.
After playing at the beach and trying to out run the waves, my six and four year old suddenly developed an appetite for hot dogs and off we went to Nathan's. They spotted the Kiddie park and dragged us along. After many rides and games, the children refused to leave but we managed to lure them away.
The most fun part was the free Salsa concert by the boardwalk. It was spectacular as crowds gathered and the musicians enticed the audience with the sweet melodies of Salsa. People were dancing and I showed off some salsa moves.
On the way home, my sister asked me if Coney Island was better then or is it better now. After a moment of silence, we decided that Coney Island is much better now. Suddenly, I realized that we are passing the legacy to our children and yes I will be back.
Coney Island is revamped and packed with new amenities such as:
The Brooklyn Cyclones at MCU Park, Coney Island Museums, Abe Stark Ring for skates, Coney Island Circus side show, Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Polar Express, Scream Zone, cleaner ocean beaches and boardwalk, the famous Cyclone Roller coaster, restaurants, bumper cars, arcades and games, Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement park, Luna park, McCullough's Kiddie park and don't forget Summer concerts at Asser Levy.
Events: Sunday, April 10, 2011: Super freak show at 1208 Surf Avenue, 1pm-8pm.
April 16, 2011: Coney Island History project.
June 18, 2011: Brooklyn Cyclones season opener.
June 18, 2011: The 29th Annual Mermaid parade.
July 17, 2011: Grimaldo's mile swim race.
for more information go to: http://www.coneyisland.com/.
Written by: Josephine Emeli
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