Thousands of Bikers, Horse Racing Part of Ocean Parkway History

KensingtonBK.com recently posted a bit of history on Ocean Parkway that included 10 things you might not know about the roadway completed in 1876, the centennial anniversary of the United States of America. Think about it, Ocean Parkway was dreamed up and construction started before America was 100-years-old. It's a good possibility that someone's grandma is older than the U.S.A. was when the parkway was conceived by Frederick Law Olmsted, preeminent parks builder whose works include Central and Prospect Parks.

Among the historical facts about Ocean Parkway was the fact that jockey clubs once competed on the parkway on private tracks until betting was banned. The road also was a thoroughfare for thousands of bicyclists when it first opened.

For all 10 historical facts head on over to KensingtonBK.com.

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