• Get away to Gateway, where you can camp and stay healthy with heart-smart activities. Photo by Sebastiano Privitera; used by permission.

    Gateway

    National Recreation Area NY,NJ

Your Safety

Sandy Hook Lifeguards and Beach

Surf Guards and bathers at Gateway's Sandy Hook Unit

NPS Photo

Visitor safety is a high priority of all Gateway National Recreation Area and United States Park Police personnel. Ongoing safety programs include:

  • Surfguarding of Park Beaches
  • Wildland Fire Prevention and Suppression
  • Search and Rescue operations
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Ongoing safety and health inspections of park and concessioner facilities

Read "Have a Safe Trip: Enjoying Your National Parks" to learn more about how you can enjoy your national park visit safely.

Read New York State Department of Health Downstate Fishing Advisories 2009 - 2010 to find out about eating the fish that you catch in the park's waters.

Safety For Kids

The Webrangers page has fun ways to learn about visiting your national parks safely! Check out the water safety game here!

 

Did You Know?

Volunteers restoring historic aircraft

Each year some 4,000 Volunteers-in-Parks contribute over 80,000 hours of their time to protect Gateway's natural and historical resources and assist visitors. More...