Mecca Polar Explores Club Polar Plunge at Coney Island

You must also register at for the event

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Brooklyn/ConeyIslandPolarBearPlunge

Plunge Website Additional Plunge information can be found at https://polarbearclub.org/.

Place Coney Island Beach at Stillwell Avenue Brooklyn, NY US 11224

Description Celebrating our 121st year, the Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year's Day Plunge welcomes thousands of BRRave souls from NY to Paris and everywhere in between to check off one of the "coolest" events on their bucket list! A great way for everyone to get involved in supporting our local non-profit organizations, every dollar donated helps make a difference!  

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PLUNGE? There is no fee to participate; however, a minimum donation of $25 to is strongly encouraged and greatly appreciated. 

SHOULD I BRING TO THE PLUNGE? You can wear whatever you want to the Plunge - a bathing suit or even a costume! We've seen it all!After the plunge, be sure to bring a towel to dry off, some old shoes, and warm clothes!WHERE CAN I CHANGE? NYC Parks Department provides changing facilities on the Boardwalk at Stillwell Avenue. NYPD enforcement will be on the boardwalk to monitor the area, but please note that neither the event committee, NYPD, nor the City of New York Parks Department is responsible for your personal belongings left unattended during the event. Leaving any items unattended is at your own risk.IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE TO 

PLUNGE? There is no minimum age requirement to participate in the plunge. Young children are welcome to join, but anyone under 18 must register at https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/NY/Brooklyn/ConeyIslandPolarBearPlunge and have a completed waiver signed with a parent or guardian present during the check-in.

DIRECTIONS We strongly encourage the use of mass transit to the plungeVia Subway D,N,F or Q to the Stillwell Ave. Station  Via Brooklyn Buses B36 | Coney Island / Avenue U B64 | Coney Island / Bay Ridge B68 | Brighton Beach / Windsor Terrace B74 | Sea Gate / Coney Island B82 | Coney Island / Spring Creek  Via Manhattan Express Buses X28 | Bensonhurst / Midtown  Driving If driving, there is limited street parking on Stillwell Avenue, West 15th, and West 10th Streets. Parking is also available at the Maimonides Park Parking Lot at 1904 Surf Avenue.