Coney Island Amusement Park Season Kicks Off with Rigorous Safety Inspections

Pre-Season Safety Inspections at Coney Island

• 🎡 Inspectors from the city's Department of Buildings are conducting thorough safety checks at Coney Island's amusement parks ahead of the season opening.
• 🔍 The inspections cover a wide range of attractions, including inflatables, the historic 100-year-old carousel, and the iconic Wonder Wheel, built in the 1920s.
• ✅ Inspectors examine critical components like motors and ensure all rides are compliant with DOB rules and standards.

Preparing Rides for Opening Day

• ⚙️ Equipment for rides at parks like Deno's Wonder Wheel is typically stored in basements over winter and brought out for reassembly around mid-February.
• ✨ The process of bringing the rides back to life is described as an exciting time, akin to a bear emerging from hibernation.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For the families who run the parks, like the Veraris family, the start of the season is always a thrilling period.

Grand Opening and Ongoing Checks

• 🗓️ Deno's Wonder Wheel is set to open for the season on the last weekend of March, with full operations beginning on April 13th.
• 📈 The Department of Buildings may conduct additional inspections periodically throughout the season to ensure continued safety.
• 🚶‍♂️ For inspectors like Roy Livingstone, visiting Coney Island to ensure ride safety is also a personal walk down memory lane, recalling his own childhood visits.