Great Rides a Short Ride Away

Forest Park may have a carousel, but if you're looking for a bit more speed and bit more thrill, you'll have to leave Queens. There are two major amusement parks - both in close proximity - that offer some serious roller coasters.

And, with Coney Island's future in jeopardy, this may be the time to hop over to Brooklyn's Astroland Park.

Coney Island will have one last hurrah before it’s slated for major changes.

Adventureland
Adventureland Amusement Park
2245 Route 110
Farmingdale NY
(631) 694-6868
www.adventureland.us/themepark

Playland Park
Playland Parkway
Rye, NY
(914) 813-7000
www.ryeplayland.org

Astroland
Coney Island
1000 Surf Ave. (Corner of West 10th St)
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 372-0275
www.astroland.com