Gateway National Recreation Area
New York, New Jersey
Free entry
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for millions of visitors every year. Gateway offers green spaces and beaches alongside historic structures and cultural landscapes. Every day, Gateway is open for you to explore, envision, and enjoy!
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No entrance fee.
Hours
Includes Bergen Beach, Floyd Bennett Field, Fort Tilden, Frank Charles Park, Hamilton Beach, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Canarsie Pier, Jacob Riis Park, North Channel Bridge, Plumb Beach and Spring Creek.
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Things to do
Fishing at Gateway
Sandy Hook Multi Use Path
Cross Country Skiing at Floyd Bennett Field
Birdwatching at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Visitor centers
Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Ryan Visitor Center
Sandy Hook Visitors Center- Lighthouse Keepers Quarters
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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