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Re: the above—just kidding! We know that Coney Island is truly the people's beach, and as such, is open to all comers—yuppies, hipsters, you name it. So this post on a Coney Island message board, from someone only identifying herself as "Parkslopemom," made us wary that with all this talk of Coney redevelopment floating around, it's only a matter of time before the people's beach becomes the Park Slope Riviera:

My family and I live in Park Slope and are considering spending the summer at Coney Island (we have gone upstate in the past but my kids have felt too isolated — and I got to thinking that we have a great summer spot right here in Brooklyn). Of course, we could shuttle back-and-forth to the beach etc, but it's hard to drag kids and stuff on the subway everyday, so I've been wondering if summer sublets are ever available there and how best to find one (Craig's list or are there other ideas). Any advice from you insiders out there? I can be reached via e-mail at xxx@xxxx or just post to the listserv.

PS - is there a public pool in the nabe or are there other pool options — of course there's the beach but kids sometimes like a pool too when they can get one!

And with that, ladies and gents, it has begun.

Need Advice Re: Summer Sublets [ConeyIsland.com via Gowanus Lounge]
Earlier: New Coney Island Even More Fun to Avoid

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