Riegelmann Boardwalk

The Riegelmann Boardwalk is a wooden promenade in Coney Island, Brooklyn, running along the Atlantic shoreline. It connects different sections of beach and provides paths for pedestrians and cyclists, with views of the sand and water on one side and shops and eateries on the other.

The promenade was built in the early 1920s to improve public access to the beach and link different Coney Island neighborhoods together. Since then, it has been renovated several times and received landmark status in 2018.

The name honors Edward Riegelmann, a borough president who wanted to make the beach accessible to everyone. Families stroll in the afternoon, joggers use the early morning hours, and many people come here to watch the sunset over the ocean.

The boardwalk is open daily and features separate zones for cyclists and pedestrians so no one gets in the way. It is best visited early in the morning or late afternoon when fewer people are around and you can enjoy the view in peace.

The planks are regularly replaced using a mix of natural and modern materials to withstand the seaside weather. Some sections still contain original wood pieces from the 1920s that are carefully maintained.

Location: Brooklyn

Inception: 1923

Website: https://nycgovparks.org/parks/coney-island-beach-and-boardwalk

GPS coordinates: 40.57330,-73.97880

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:27