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Gateway National Recreation Area Bicyclists on one of the old airport runways at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When winter brings snow, go cross-country skiing at Floyd Bennett Field!

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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When winter brings snow, go cross-country skiing at Floyd Bennett Field!

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Looking for things to do? At Gateway adventurers can bicycle, hike, swim or kayak. History fans can visit Civil War-era forts, restored historic aircraft or Nike missile sites. Nature lovers can stroll wooded paths, look for hundreds of species of birds during migration or simply relax in the tranquility of nature. When it snows, Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn offers cross-country skiing.

The park's 26,000 acres extend across two states and three boroughs of New York City: Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens. See what's going on This Week at Gateway NRA or narrow your search down to one of our three park units in Sandy Hook, Jamaica Bay and Staten Island. 
Make your summer something to smile about. Apply for an intenship at Gateway!
Internships at Gateway
Here's something to smile about: internships are available now at Gateway!
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Our map section includes trail maps, driving maps and Google Earth maps.
Gateway is big. Use a map!
Our newly expanded map section includes trail maps, driving maps and Google Earth maps.
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When Bailey visits Gateway, his owner always keeps him on a leash.
Can I bring my pet to Gateway?
Some areas of Gateway allow pets, but they must always be on a leash.
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Camp at a national park while staying within New York City limits!
Familly camping at Floyd Bennett Field
Go camping in Brooklyn. Make reservations online at www.recreation.gov
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Last Updated: February 06, 2012 at 13:29 MST