Operating Hours & Seasons
Jacob Riis Park beach has something for all species. NPS PHOTO by Kalie Swails Gateway gets ready for summer After Hurricane Sandy hit Gateway's shores in October 2012, most of the park was closed to visitors while we stabilized park areas and made it safe. By now most, but not all, areas of the park are open again for visitors to enjoy. All lifeguarded beaches are now open. The park will continue to work on areas that need more work. You can Plan Your Visit now. Keep up with our progress by visiting our website. Lend your voice to the conversation about Gateway on our Facebook page. The National Park Service values your safety above all other concerns. For your safety, please respect the closure of park areas until they are deemed safe to reopen. 
Fishing at Fort Tilden, part of Jamaica Bay Unit. NPS PHOTO The three units of Gateway National Recreation Area are generally open daily from sunrise to sunset. Specific buildings and areas may be open seasonally or on weekends only.
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See another side of Gateway!
Gateway's Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook and Staten Island Units each offer natural, historic and recreational delights. Check out what you can do at your local national park. Read More
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Bike Gateway
Biking is a great way to go Gateway. With miles of roads and paved multi-use paths, you can enjoy natural and historic areas while gaining healthy exercise. Read More
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Can I bring my pet?
Some areas of Gateway allow pets, while others do not. If pets are allowed, they must always be on a leash. Read More
Did You Know?
Journalist Jacob Riis was called "New York's most useful citizen," by Theodore Roosevelt. Riis often accompanied Police Commissioner Roosevelt in raids exposing the hardship of life for New York City's poor and immigrant populations and published his photos in newspapers. More...