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The Local Sunset · Friday, October 9, 2026

NYC Parks Seeks Operator for Coney Island Parachute Jump

The NYC Parks Department issued a bulletin on Oct. 9 seeking a private operator to manage the long‑idle Coney Island Parachute Jump tower.

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NYC Parks Seeks Operator for Coney Island Parachute Jump

On Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, the New York City Parks Department released a bulletin requesting that a private company assume management and maintenance of the historic Parachute Jump structure in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

The Parachute Jump is a landmark steel tower that was once part of an amusement ride and has remained idle for decades.

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