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The Riegelmann Boardwalk stretches along the Coney Island waterfront, where the city has announced a $1 billion plan for a full reconstruction of the nearly century-old landmark after years of storm damage and delayed repairs.<\/p>\n
File photo by Erica Price<\/p>\n
The iconic Riegelmann Boardwalk is set for a full, end-to-end rebuild after the city secured $1 billion to reconstruct the 2.4-mile Coney Island span, according to a New York City Parks Department presentation shared with Brooklyn Paper.<\/p>\n
The project, described as a complete reconstruction \u201cfrom piles to topside,\u201d will replace the nearly century-old structure\u2019s support system, decking and utilities, while upgrading access points and several adjacent Parks Department buildings. NYC Parks will partner with the city\u2019s Economic Development Corporation on design and construction.<\/p>\n
The funding, according to the presentation, was secured by Mayor Eric Adams and Council Member Justin Brannan.\n<\/p>\n
Images included in the presentation depict a boardwalk rebuilt to modern standards, with a consistent width of about 80 feet along most of its stretch from West 37th Street to Brighton 15th Street. The plans call for continuous replacement of piles, decking and infrastructure beneath the surface \u2014 a long-anticipated overhaul after years of storm-related damage<\/a>\u00a0and costly patchwork repairs.<\/p>\n NYC Parks previously completed a pre-design study to define the project\u2019s technical requirements and outline the scope of work. Design timelines have not yet been released, and construction is still years away, with funding allocated through 2032<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Brannan, who confirmed the plans, said the project marks a turning point for Coney Island.\n<\/p>\n \u201cFor generations, Coney Island has seen its share of snake oil salesmen promising us the moon but delivering dust. I\u2019ve spent a lot of time sweeping up the shards of broken promises they\u2019ve left behind,\u201d he said. \u201cBut the time for hand-wringing, arguing, wishing upon a false star, and kicking the can down the road is over. It\u2019s time to get this done. I thank Mayor Adams for his partnership on this \u2014 we\u2019ve worked very hard to get here.\u201d<\/p>\n Brannan added that the project reflects long-term commitments to the neighborhood.\n<\/p>\n \u201cThis is the legacy project Coney Island deserves and the community will be involved every step of the way,\u201d he said. \u201cBut the most important part \u2014 the funding \u2014 has been secured.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"wonder](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/04102022-Denos-Erica_Price_077-scaled-1.jpg\")
Local residents said the city\u2019s Parks Department has previously been opaque about delays to proposed boardwalk construction projects.File photo by Erica Price<\/p>\n![\"double](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/BP_ConeyIsland_052524-12.jpg\")
Local residents play a game of double dutch on the Riegelmann Boardwalk, which has for generations served as a public gathering space for the Coney Island community.File photo by Gabriele Holtermann<\/p>\n