Explore Coney Island Creek with UNY and New York Adventure Club
image courtesy of New York Adventure Club
What's a half-sunken yellow submarine doing in an obscure waterway of NYC?
Join New York Adventure Club for an aquatic-themed exploration at Coney Island Creek, where low tide reveals the bones of old ships, boatloads of flotsam, and a lone yellow submarine.
Sunday, June 16
1 PM - 3 PM
Led by Underwater New York, our two-mile hike alongside one of New York’s most elusive waterways will include:
An overview of Coney Island Creek and the abandoned canal system it was supposed to be a part of
Stories and myths surrounding this one-time rumrunners’ haven, and ships & people that met their fate in the hidden inlet
A hike along the waterway, from the ship graveyard in the northwestern section to the yellow submarine on the southern shore
Sweeping views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge from Calvert Vaux Park
This excursion would make a great Father's Day gift. Bring your dads and wear long pants and boots (or thick-soled sturdy shoes), as we'll be walking across uneven terrain and through high grass at times. Don't forget your water bottle!
Click here to see pictures from one of our last trips to Coney Island Creek.
Transportation:
By Subway: Take a D, F, N, or Q train to Coney Island-Stillwell Av Station — Home Depot is a 10-15 minute walk from the station.
By Car: Free parking is available in front of Home Depot.