Electric Eden Raceway extends Luna Park’s legacy of innovation, sustainability and family fun – New York Family

Electric Eden Raceway extends Luna Park’s legacy of innovation, sustainability and family fun

Your family can take the fun and competition of Mario Kart to the streets this summer, right in the shadow of Coney Island’s Thunderbolt at Luna Park.

Electric Eden race trackLuna Park at Coney Island’s newest attraction, is now open and ready to bring the excitement of summer to kids and adults alike.

This karting attraction is perfect for everyone in the family. Electric Eden Raceway offers different speed levels, allowing for family-friendly cruising or more competitive racing.

Visitors 150cm and taller can take a ride on the race track themselves, and smaller guests (36cm and taller) can ride the attraction as passengers, so everyone can join in on the fast-paced fun.

And this is much more than the average kart track. Electric Eden’s race track is integrated with perks, obstacles and more to create an immersive and engaging experience from start to finish.

Collect “coins” as you race around the track to charge up for a power-up. And yes, you will feel the difference in your shopping cart when you activate your power-ups, just like in Mario Kart.

What sets Electric Eden Raceway apart from other karting tracks is its electric character. The race track is home to the very first electric go-karts in New York City. Not only does this mean no more unpleasant petrol smells or noisy engines, it also sets a precedent for environmentally conscious fun and innovation.

This new attraction fits perfectly into the history of Luna Park on Coney Island. The name itself, ‘Electric Eden’, pays tribute to a nickname given to Luna Park in 1903, when new light bulbs were used to illuminate the park’s structures. The new race track continues this brilliant legacy: each vehicle is fitted with LED lights, so make sure you visit in the evening to see them in action.

In addition to honoring the history of Luna Park at Coney Island, the Electric Eden Raceway also aligns with the park’s current commitment to sustainability as part of its core values.

And of course, Electric Eden Raceway perfectly contributes to the park’s mission to provide families with a place to make memories, says Alessandro Zamperla, president and CEO of Central Amusement International Inc.

Zamperla is perhaps one of the best people to speak about Luna Park in Coney Island’s legacy as a place where family memories are born. He shared memories of coming to Coney Island with his father and riding The Cyclone with his grandfather, both of whom were also ride manufacturers.

“The beauty of Luna Park is really that intergenerational connection,” says Zamperla. “There’s nothing like Coney Island for that history.”

Share the legacy of Coney Island’s Luna Park with your family this summer. Race at the (now open!) Electric Eden Raceway, just one of many offerings at Luna Park that guarantees a day of fun for the whole family.

Ride attractions like the B&B Carrousel or the Tea party as a whole family. Take fun to the next level Lynn’s trapeze, Leti’s darling and more.

Extreme thrill seekers can get a full adrenaline rush on classic Coney Island attractions like the Coney Island Cyclone and the Thunderbolt.

End your day on Coney Island with a walk on the beach, some games on the boardwalk, dinner at Nathan’s Famous, and of course a Coney Island cone. This summer, make memories that will last a lifetime at Luna Park in Coney Island.

Psst… Looking for even more summer fun? Check out our 2024 New York City Summer Bucket List for Families and Kids!