The amusement park known as Astroland in the heart of Coney Island is no longer there. Astroland is under going development to create an amusement park that will be bigger and better. Over the years Astroland has been looking more and more unattractive. Some of the areas look dirty and many games and rides that were once there have been shut down. The Coney Island Development Corporation decided to develop a new amusement park in place of it, that will be available year round as a tourist attraction and to the local residents. The new and enhanced amusement park with seaside attractions will be known as the Steeplechase Plaza. The idea of the Steeplechase Plaza is to bring in more visitors and increase the economic opportunities. It will have a lot more entertainment and nightlife.
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I think that its important for the city to recognize that parks and recreational facilitiies are what make the neighborhood, especially when you’re a kid. Coney Island is important part of a lot of childhood memories for the New York City.
I think its sad that Astroland is gone. I remember taking weekend trips on the F train when I was younger to Coney Island. It’s sad to see that Coney Island will not be what fellow Brooklyners/New Yorkers remember and love. There will always be nostalgic moments of what that place used to be.