Leisure park · Coney Island
Photo: Matthew Penrod/NYC Tourism + Conventions
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park
The 400,000-pound Wonder Wheel, still run by the Vourderis family, with 17 kiddie rides around it – the gentlest thrills on Coney Island.
| Now | Closed (until the 2027 season) |
|---|---|
| What | Leisure park |
| Where | Coney Island, Brooklyn |
| Address | 3059 Denos Vourderis Place (W. 12th St.), Brooklyn, NY 11224 |
| Season and hours | Closed for the 2026 season (it ended 25 October); reopens in 2027. 2026 season: daily 25 May–8 September, then weekends and school holidays 12 September–25 October. |
| Getting there | About 60 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on denoswonderwheel.com, nyctourism.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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