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A family-run Coney Island park built around the century-old Wonder Wheel, with a large dedicated kiddie section of small-scale rides for young children. Older kids can try the Phoenix coaster, the Spook-a-Rama dark ride and other thrill rides.
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Seasonal from April; open daily late May to early September; kiddie rides from 11am, adult rides from noon
Free entry; rides cost about $5-$10 each via credit packages ($50 = 60 credits)
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Ages 2–17.
Free entry; rides cost about $5-$10 each via credit packages ($50 = 60 credits)
Seasonal from April; open daily late May to early September; kiddie rides from 11am, adult rides from noon
3059 West 12th Street, 11224, in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
No. Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
Tickets are handled by Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park: denoswonderwheel.com.
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