Operating Hours & Seasons

Gateway is open all year round

Gateway National Recreation Area is composed of three units spanning two states and 27,000 acres. The Jamaica Bay and Staten Island units are open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the exception of Canarsie Pier and Jacob Riis Park, which are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Sandy Hook Unit is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

There have been some changes in hours of operation due to COVID-19.
All visitor centers, ranger stations, and other contact stations are closed until further notice.