Breezy Point Tip Off Road Permits
Breezy Point Tip Off Road Permits are a specialized fishing/parking permits necessary to access the sand road, sand lot and Breezy Point Tip in the Jamaica Bay Unit. These are available in limited numbers, and only at the Ryan Visitor Center. A 4-wheel drive vehicle is required. All-wheel drive vehicles are not recommended. The Off Road Permit is valid anywhere in the park where the fishing/parking permit is honored. Off Road Permits are $50.
Off-Road Vehicle permits will not be issued in person at the Ryan Visitor Center on February 1.Existing 2020 Off Road Vehicle permits will be honored in the interim. Please check back on March 1 for further information.
The operator must present the following equipment at the time of purchase and carry each item at all times when driving off road at the Breezy Point Tip:
- 7-foot (minimum) fishing pole
- reel and tackle
- shovel
- tow chain or rope
- jack
- jack support board
- tire pressure gauge
- appropriate spare tire
- trash container
- portable toilet
Please note that between March 15 and September 15 there is no vehicle access to Breezy Point Tip. All vehicles must park at the sand lot during this time, which is piping plover season.
Sports League Permits (Fort Tilden, Frank Charles Park, Miller Field)
We anticipate issuing Spring Season sports leagues permits soon.Permits will only be available through phone call, email, or appointment. Please contact the Jamaica Bay Unit, Permit Office (718) 338-3799 or the Staten Island Permit Office (718) 354-7122 for updated information. Spring Sports League permits valid for Spring Season only.
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. The Archery Range is open Feb. 1 through Nov. 30. We anticipate that the Floyd Bennett Field Archery field will be open later in the Spring Season. Permits will only be available through phone call, email, or appointment.
Please contact the Jamaica Bay Unit, Permit Office (718) 338-3799 for updated information.