Floyd Bennett Field was New York City’s first municipal airport; later it became a World War II naval air station. Today this area includes over 1,300 acres of grassland, saltmarshes, tidal mudflats, a marina, and the former airfield, including a control tower and terminal that is now the William Fitts Ryan Visitor Center (Ryan Visitor Center). Many recreational opportunities are available, including biking, archery, gardening, fishing, bird watching, ice skating and hockey.
For a more detailed history of Floyd Bennett Field, Click here. Find out more about the history of Barren Island here.
Operating Hours
Floyd Bennett Field is open daily from 6 am to 9 pm.
Facilities
Ryan Visitor Center: Learn about the aviation history of Floyd Bennett Field. (718) 338-3799. Open Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 12 pm. Seaplane Kayak Launch: Launch your kayak or other small craft here. Moonbeam Marina: Located across from the entrance to Floyd Bennett Field, this marina has more than 500 slips. Find out more here, or call (718) 252 8761. Archery Range: Permits are required to use the archery field. Permits are $75 annually. Please call (718) 338-3799 for more information. Fishing areas: Learn more about fishing at Floyd Bennett Field on our fishing page.
Aviator Sports and Events Center will continue to operate the outdoor facilities, including the sports fields, Green Meadows Farm, and golf through April 14, 2026.
The NPS has signed an agreement with Chris Werstine, a member of the local hockey community, to operate the interior facilities specific to the hockey and figure skating programs starting on Monday, April 28. Other programs within the facility have been suspended and the facility will be closed to general public access.
The Floyd Bennett Field campsite and campstore remain closed at this time.
Driving Directions
From the North, East, and West:
Take the Belt Parkway to Exit 11S (Flatbush Avenue)
Follow Flatbush Avenue south to the fourth traffic light (and last light before the Marine Parkway Bridge toll plaza.)
Turn left at the light, into the park.
From the South (and alternate route from other directions):
Woodhaven Boulevard to Cross Bay Boulevard.
West on Beach Channel Drive to the Marine Parkway Bridge (towards Brooklyn.)
Turn right at the first traffic light after the toll plaza into the park.
Public Transportation
Take the #2 train(or #5 at rush hour) to Flatbush/Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Transfer to the Q35 from the subway stop. Take the Q35 to the Floyd Bennett Field entrance.
You can also take the A train or the S (Rockaway Park Shuttle) to Rockaway Park/Beach 116th St. Transfer to the Q35 from the subway stop. Take the Q35 to the Floyd Bennett Field entrance.
