Jamaica Bay Unit Permits

Jamaica Bay Unit

Permits and Reservations

Jamaica Bay issues permits for activities listed below. Additional permits from other agencies may be required for some actions. Permits are required for group campgrounds, community garden plots, archery, fishing area parking and picnicking. Call [phone] for further information.

• Photography

• Special Uses

• Sports Fields

• Find out more about 2021 fishing/parking permits on Gateway's fishing page.

Sports League Permits (Fort Tilden and Frank Charles Park)

Information about Fpring Season sports leagues permits for low and medium impact sports will be available soon. Permits are only available through phone call, e-mail, or appointment.

Archery permits
Archery permits are for use at the Floyd Bennett Field Archery Range. To obtain a permit you will be required to complete an application and provide valid identification in person at the Ryan Visitor Center. Archery permits are $75. 2021 Archery permits are sold out for the year.

Please contact the Jamaica Bay Unit, Permit Office [phone] for updated information.