Calvert Vaux Park, New York City

#521 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

Calvert Vaux Park is an 85.53-acre public park in Gravesend, Brooklyn, in New York City. Created in 1934, it is composed of several disconnected sections along the Belt Parkway between Bay 44th and Bay 49th Streets. The peninsula upon which the park is located faces southwest into Gravesend Bay, immediately north of the Coney Island Creek. The park was expanded in the 1960s by waste from the construction of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, and was renamed after architect Calvert Vaux in 1998. It is operated by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, also known as NYC Parks. ()

Elevation: 10 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°35'5"N, 73°59'42"W

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Southern Brooklyn (Gravesend)New York City United States

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Day trips

Calvert Vaux Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, Maimonides Park, Coney Island Cyclone, Parachute Jump.

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Amusement park
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, New York City
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Coney Island, Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park is a cherished New York City landmark that has delighted generations of visitors. With its iconic centerpiece, the Wonder Wheel, standing tall at 150 feet, the park offers a nostalgic blend of...
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Sport venue, Sport
Maimonides Park, New York City
24 min walk • Maimonides Park is a minor league baseball stadium on the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. The home team and primary tenant is the New York Mets-affiliated Brooklyn Cyclones of the High-A East.
1.1 miSE
Iconic 1926 wooden rollercoaster
Coney Island Cyclone, New York City
29 min walk • The Coney Island Cyclone is a wooden roller coaster at Luna Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. Designed by Vernon Keenan, it opened to the public on June 26, 1927. The coaster is on a plot of land at the intersection of Surf Avenue and West 10th Street.
1 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Parachute Jump, New York City
26 min walk • The Parachute Jump, a distinctive monument in Brooklyn, New York, stands as a nostalgic symbol of the city's rich entertainment history. Originally constructed for the 1939 New York World's Fair, this towering structure was later moved to its current location at Coney...
1.2 miSE
Marine wildlife boardwalk attraction
New York Aquarium, New York City
32 min walk • Nestled on the shores of Coney Island, the New York Aquarium is a vibrant marine sanctuary in the bustling city of New York. This Brooklyn-based aquarium is a favorite among both locals and tourists, offering an immersive experience into the world of aquatic wildlife.
1.1 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Soarin' Eagle, New York City
28 min walk • Soarin' Eagle is an exhilarating roller coaster situated in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. This thrilling ride is a standout attraction within the historic Coney Island amusement area, known for its iconic boardwalk and playful seaside atmosphere.
1 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Thunderbolt, New York City
26 min walk • Thunderbolt is a steel roller coaster at Luna Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City. It is located near Surf Avenue and West 15th Street, on the Riegelmann Boardwalk next to the B&B Carousell.
1 miSE
Amusement park, Amusement ride
B&B Carousell, Sea Gate
26 min walk • The B&B Carousell is a historic carousel at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York City. It was built by Coney Island-based manufacturer William F. Mangels c. 1906–1909, with wooden horses carved by Marcus Illions. The carousel has been relocated and refurbished several times over its history.
1.1 miSE
Amusement, Amusement park
Astroland, New York City
29 min walk • Astroland was a 3.1-acre amusement park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City that first opened in 1962. It was located at 1000 Surf Avenue on the boardwalk. It ceased operations on September 7, 2008.
0.5 miSW
Park
Coney Island Creek Park, Sea Gate
14 min walk • Coney Island Creek Park is a public park on the northwestern coast of Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York City. It abuts Coney Island Creek, Gravesend Bay, and Kaiser Park and is across Coney Island Creek from Calvert Vaux Park and Six Diamonds Park.
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Park
Bensonhurst Park, Sea Gate
23 min walk • Bensonhurst Park is a park in Bath Beach, Brooklyn, New York City. The park stretches from the north border at Cropsey Avenue to the south border at Lower New York Bay.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Calvert Vaux Park?

Nearby attractions include Adventurer's Park, New York City (11 min walk), Coney Island Creek Park, Sea Gate (14 min walk), Anthony Catanzaro Square, New York City (14 min walk), Stillwell Avenue, New York City (19 min walk).

How to get to Calvert Vaux Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Calvert Vaux Park:

Metro

Bay 50th Street • Lines: D (17 min walk)
Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue • Lines: <F>, D, F, N, Q (23 min walk)

Bus

86th Street & West 8th Street • Lines: B1, B4 (27 min walk)