Bay Parkway station (BMT West End Line) Facts for Kids

This article is about Bay Parkway (disambiguation). For other uses, see Bay Parkway station (BMT West End Line) (disambiguation).

Quick facts for kids

Bay Parkway

New York City Subway station (rapid transit)

Platforms prior to renovations

Station statistics

Address

Bay Parkway & 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214

Borough

Brooklyn

Locale

Bensonhurst, Bath Beach

Coordinates

40°36′10″N 73°59′39″W / 40.602655°N 73.994293°W

Division

B (BMT)

Line

BMT West End Line

Services

D alltimes (all times)

Transit connections

NYCT Bus: B1, B6, B82, B82 SBS

Structure

Elevated

Platforms

2 island platforms
cross-platform interchange

Tracks

3 (2 in regular service)

Other information

Opened

July 29, 1916; 108 years ago

Station code

068

Accessible

ADA-accessible

Opposite-direction transfer available

Yes

Former/other names

Bay Parkway–22nd Avenue

Traffic

Passengers (2019)

2,446,673

0.4%

Rank

196 out of 425

Station succession

Next north

62nd Street (express): no regular service
20th Avenue (local): D alltimes

Next south

25th Avenue (local): D alltimes
Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue (express): no regular service

Location
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Street map

Station service legend
Symbol	Description
	Stops all times

Bay Parkway Station (Dual System BRT)

U.S. National Register of Historic Places

MPS

New York City Subway System MPS

NRHP reference No.

05000670

Added to NRHP

July 6, 2005

Bay Parkway is a subway station in Brooklyn, New York City. It's part of the BMT West End Line and is located where Bay Parkway meets 86th Street in the Bensonhurst neighborhood. The station is served by the D train all the time. It used to be called "Bay Parkway–22nd Avenue."

History of Bay Parkway Station
- How the Station Was Built
- Platform Upgrades and Accessibility
Station Layout and Design
Gallery
See also

History of Bay Parkway Station

How the Station Was Built

Bay Parkway station first opened on July 29, 1916. It was part of an extension of the BMT West End Line. This line originally started as a surface railway in 1862. It was called the Brooklyn, Bath and Coney Island Railroad.

Later, in 1913, a big project called the Dual Contracts helped build elevated (above-ground) tracks. These new tracks replaced the old railway that ran on the street. This made the subway system bigger and better.

Platform Upgrades and Accessibility

In the 1950s, the station's platforms were made longer. This was done so they could fit the longer subway trains used today. These trains are about 615 feet (187 meters) long.

More recently, in 2012, the station got a major upgrade. Three new elevators were added, making it easier for everyone to use the station. One elevator goes from each platform down to the ticket area. Another elevator goes from the ticket area down to the street. These improvements were paid for with money from a special government program.

Station Layout and Design

Understanding the Station Platforms

The Bay Parkway station is an elevated station, meaning it's high above the street. It has two island platforms. An island platform is like an island in the middle, with train tracks on both sides. There are also three tracks in total, but only two are used regularly for trains. The middle track is usually not used for passenger service.

P Platform level	Northbound local	← toward 205th Street (20th Avenue)
	Island platform
	Peak-direction express	→ No regular service (62nd Street or Coney Island)
	Island platform
	Southbound local	→ toward Coney Island (25th Avenue) →
M	Mezzanine	Fare control, station agent, MetroCard machines Elevator on northwest corner of Bay Parkway and 86th Street
G	Street level	Entrances/exits

Both platforms have brown roofs, called canopies, with green frames. They also have wooden benches where you can sit. You'll see station signs and lampposts along the platforms. At the south end of the station, there's a special building called a signal tower. This tower helps control the train signals.

The M Train at Bay Parkway

From 1987 to 2010, the M train used to end its journey here during busy times. Even though signs might have suggested the M train used the middle express track, it actually used the local tracks. This is because there weren't any special switches north of the station to let trains move to the express track. South of the platforms, there were special track crossings that allowed M trains to turn around or wait before heading back towards Manhattan.

Historic Landmark Status

The station's structure was built with concrete over steel. Because of its unique design and history, the Bay Parkway station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 6, 2005. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.

Station Exits

The station has one main building below the tracks, which is made of metal and has concrete floors. From each platform, two staircases lead down to a waiting area. Here, you'll find turnstiles, which are gates that let you enter or exit the station after paying your fare. There's also a ticket booth where you can buy tickets or get help.

Outside the paid area, four staircases lead down to the street. These stairs are located at all four corners of the intersection of Bay Parkway and 86th Street. The station building used to have windows on all sides, but most of them are now covered.