• Gateway offers surprising natural diversity, outdoor recreation and historic discoveries within the largest metropolitan area in the U.S.

    Gateway

    National Recreation Area NY,NJ

Discover the truly wild side of New York's metropolitan area

The great outdoors is just a subway ride away. Visitors to Gateway's 26,000 acres can bike, fish, kayak, go to the beach, camp overnight under a starry sky or explore Civil War-era forts and historic aircraft. See why over 325 bird species come to Gateway. Find out what's happening this week and this season on Staten Island, at Jamaica Bay in Brooklyn and Queens and at Sandy Hook, New Jersey.

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Features

  • Over 300 bird species visit Gateway's Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge during migration season.

    Gateway programs and events for spring

    Spring into our seasonal events. Get a glimpse at over 325 species of migrating birds or enjoy one of our recreational or historic programs

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  • Treasure Your Island means family fun for all ages.

    Come to Fort Wadsworth and "Treasure Your Island"

    On Sunday, May 20, meet over 20 recreational and cultural organizations, all based on Staten Island. Enjoy food, dance and live music.

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  • Celebrate Ocean Fun Day / Coastal Defenses Day at Sandy Hook May 20

    Family fun at Sandy Hook Sunday, May 20

    Enjoy nature exhibits, military reenactments nature tours and children's activities. Park your car and take the trolley to all the events.

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  • Learn about news and upcoming programs and share your photos and comments on the park's Facebook page.

    Join the conversation. Visit Gateway on Facebook!

    Gateway wants to hear from you. Ask a question or post a comment or photo from your recent visit. Find out what's happening throughout the park.

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  • Yes, this tent is in Brooklyn.

    Camp in New York City

    At Floyd Bennett Field visitors can hike, bike, kayak, see aviation history, visit nearby Riis Beach, enjoy nature… or take a bus to a Broadway show.

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  • Gateway has been a national park since 1972.

    GATE @40

    Gateway National Recreation Area was created by an Act of Congress on October 27, 2012. Help us celebrate a fabulous 40 years all year long.

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Did You Know?

Volunteers restoring historic aircraft

Each year some 4,000 Volunteers-in-Parks contribute over 80,000 hours of their time to protect Gateway's natural and historical resources and assist visitors.