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

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    National Recreation Area NY,NJ

State of the Parks Report

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Date: January 4, 2010

The State of the Parks Report 2009 has been released and communicates the various accomplishments met by the staff, partners and volunteers of Gateway National Recreation Area. The park is committed to protecting and preserving our natural and cultural resources  and providing opportunities for visitor enjoyment.

Did You Know?

World War I recruiting poster for the Coastal Artillery Corps.

All of Gateway NRA's units include sites that defended New York Harbor from attacks from the sea, from the Revolutionary War through World War II? They are Fort Hancock, Fort Tilden, and Fort Wadsworth. Learn about the history of coastal defense by visiting any of these sites.