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Gateway National Recreation Area Beachgoers and volleyball competition at Gateway's Jacob Riis Park in Queens.
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Gateway National Recreation Area
Weather

Gateway National Recreation Area includes several separate land areas spread throughout the New York metropolitan area. The New York area experiences four distinct seasons. Temperatures are moderate in the spring and fall, but range from the high 90's during the summer to snow and sleet in winter.

Please use caution whenever visiting the park. Following us on Twitter is one good way to learn about park closures due to adverse weather.

Below are forecasts from the National Weather Service for different geographic sections of Gateway.

 
A storm approaches Fort Wadsworth and the Verrazano Bridge.

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A storm approaches the Verrazano Bridge near Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island.

Weather forecast for:

Staten Island, New York

Brooklyn, New York

Queens, New York

Sandy Hook, New Jersey

 

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World War I recruiting poster for the Coastal Artillery Corps.

Did You Know?
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.
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Last Updated: March 23, 2011 at 13:02 MST