Canarsie–Rockaway Parkway (BMT Canarsie Line)

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Canarsie–Rockaway Parkway
New York City Subway station
Station information
Line	BMT Canarsie Line
Services	L (all times)
Platforms	1 island platform
Tracks	2
Other
Borough	Brooklyn
Opened	December 28, 1906
Accessible
Next north	East 105th Street: L
Next south	(Terminal)

Canarsie–Rockaway Parkway is the southern terminal station of the BMT Canarsie Line of the New York City Subway, and is one of the few grade-level stations in the system. Located at the intersection of Rockaway Parkway and Glenwood Road in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, it is served at all times by the L train.

An interesting feature at Rockaway Parkway is the operation of a bus transfer station within the fare control. When the rail and trolley service to Canarsie Pier was discontinued, riders were entitled to a free transfer to the replacement buses. Rather than issue paper transfers so riders could exit to the street for the buses, a loop was built next to the station with a boarding platform. Train riders could walk directly to the bus platform without leaving the fare control zone. At the street, a chain link fence gate blocked access to the bus area to prevent pedestrians from sneaking in for a free ride. The gate was operated by an electric trigger. Other buses serving the station stopped at the curb and picked up passengers outside the fare control.

Adjacent to the station is the Canarsie Yard.