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Opportunities for recreation abound at Gateway NRA. Join us in planning for the park's future.

• 2009 GMP Newsletter (PDF)
• Translated Newsletters (Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish)

Dear Friends:

Contrast the beauty and simplicity of nature at the edge of the most densely populated place in the nation, the greater New York and New Jersey metropolitan area. This is Gateway National Recreation Area.

Today, Gateway National Recreation Area is at a crossroads, one that needs your input. We are writing a new General Management Plan. This General Management Plan will be our roadmap to guide us for the next twenty years. These are your national park lands and waters. This is your opportunity to help shape a vision for their future.

The first General Management Plan for Gateway was finished in 1979. Since then we have a much better understanding of the natural and cultural significance of Gateway’s resources. In addition, the needs of our visitors are very different today than they were a generation ago. It is time to look to the future and determine how best to protect, improve and sustain the health of our natural and cultural resources.

So, when and how can you participate and help?

In July and September of this year, the National Park Service will host Open Houses throughout the park in New York and New Jersey. Please join us and learn more about the planning process. Meet some of the planning team and share your observations, concerns, and ideas about your national park. Read our newsletter to learn more: 

2009 GMP Newsletter:

•  PDF
• Web version

In order for Gateway National Recreation Area to reach its full potential we must combine National Park Service expertise with the interests of our visitors. I look forward to working with each of you as we create a shared vision for our wonderful resources.

Sincerely,
Barry T. Sullivan
Superintendent,
Gateway National Recreation Area

There are many ways to stay involved and participate in park planning and projects.

• Sign up to receive an E-newsletter for Open Houses and the new General Management Plan for GATE
• Open Houses Attend one of our Open Houses to talk with park staff and planners your ideas for the future of Gateway.
• Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website, visit this NPS website, which also provides information on current projects. You can also review and comment about park planning documents, ask questions and share your concerns and ideas about the park. 
• Mail or fax this comment form to us. 
• Volunteer! There are many park projects and activities for almost every area of interest, learn more about the volunteer program at Gateway.