Gateway National Recreation Area includes more than 60 miles of coastline.
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area · NY, NJ
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for millions of visitors every year. Gateway offers green spaces and beaches alongside historic structures and cultural landscapes. Every day, Gateway is open for you to explore, envision, and enjoy!
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesFort Wadsworth will be closed from 6 pm October 30 until 2 pm November 2.
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesJacob Riis Park Access Restrictions
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesDead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesSpring Creek (Queens) Closed to the Public
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesRyan Visitor Center Phone Line Out of Service
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park2 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good4 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available9 activities
Park Name
InfoGateway National Recreation Area
Designation
InfoNational Recreation Area
State(s)
InfoNY, NJ
Phone
Info7183544606
daphne_yun@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoIncludes Bergen Beach, Floyd Bennett Field, Fort Tilden, Frank Charles Park, Hamilton Beach, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Canarsie Pier, Jacob Riis Park, North Channel Bridge, Plumb Beach and Spring Creek.
Visitor Center: Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Ryan Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Sandy Hook Visitors Center- Lighthouse Keepers Quarters
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoForts, Maritime, Military + 12 more
Weather Info
InfoGateway National Recreation Area includes several separate land areas spread throughout the New York metropolitan area. The New York area experiences four distinct seasons. Temperatures are moderate i
Getting There
InfoGateway is located in two states; NJ and NY, and has three units: Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook and Staten Island. You can access most of our park by car and public transportation. Please visit our website
Location
Info40.5654° N, -73.9171° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website