Astroland was a 3.1-acre amusement park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City that opened in 1962. It was located at 1000 Surf Avenue on the boardwalk. It ceased operations on September 7, 2008. Astroland was first built as a "space-age" theme park when it opened in 1962, although in later years "a visit more like stepping into the past than the future." S…Astroland was a 3.1-acre amusement park in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City that opened in 1962. It was located at 1000 Surf Avenue on the boardwalk. It ceased operations on September 7, 2008. Astroland was first built as a "space-age" theme park when it opened in 1962, although in later years "a visit more like stepping into the past than the future." Some of the later rides were similar to regular carnival rides, but others offered a kitsch experience that was lacking in modern amusement parks.
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