Calvert Vaux Park and Coney Island Boat Basin

Welcome to New York City's Calvert Vaux Park and Coney Island Boat Basin located in New York City's Brooklyn section. This park is named after Calvert Vaux, an English architect who immigrated to New York City and did lots of work with Frederick Law Olmsted. This park is home to one of the few model aircraft fields in New York City. These 2 parks are next to each other so they share a profile.

New York City Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks close at 1:00 a.m. and open at 6:00 a.m.

*The following are prohibited; childless adults in the playground areas, defacing public property, fighting, gambling, glass objects, harming wildlife, littering, sexual activity, weapons.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; alcoholic beverages, bicycles, fires, fishing, horseback riding, motor vehicles, swimming.

*The following require special permits; camping, sales.

*All animals must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of New York, and United States statutes.