Tent at Floyd Bennett Field campsite in Gateway's Jamaica Bay unit.

National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

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Info

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!

Operating 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 All of our buildings are currently closed in response to New York and New Jersey’s Executive Orders to close all non-life sustaining operations to curb the spread of COVID-19.
    Wednesday - 6:00AM - 9:00PM
    Monday - 6:00AM - 9:00PM
    Thursday - 6:00AM - 9:00PM
    Sunday - 6:00AM - 9:00PM
    Tuesday - 6:00AM - 9:00PM
    Friday - 6:00AM - 9:00PM
    Saturday - 6:00AM - 9:00PM
  • Sandy Hook is open from 6 am to 8 pm. All of our buildings are currently closed in response to New York and New Jersey’s Executive Orders to close all non-life sustaining operations to curb the spread of COVID-19.
    Wednesday - 6:00AM - 8:00PM
    Monday - 6:00AM - 8:00PM
    Thursday - 6:00AM - 8:00PM
    Sunday - 6:00AM - 8:00PM
    Tuesday - 6:00AM - 8:00PM
    Friday - 6:00AM - 8:00PM
    Saturday - 6:00AM - 8:00PM
  • The Staten Island unit includes Fort Wadsworth, Great Kills and Miller Field. All of our buildings are currently closed in response to New York and New Jersey’s Executive Orders to close all non-life sustaining operations to curb the spread of COVID-19.
    Wednesday - 6:00AM - 9:00PM
    Monday - 6:00AM - 9:00PM
    Thursday - 6:00AM - 9:00PM
    Sunday - 6:00AM - 9:00PM
    Tuesday - 6:00AM - 9:00PM
    Friday - 6:00AM - 9:00PM
    Saturday - 6:00AM - 9:00PM

Weather info

Gateway National Recreation Area includes several separate land areas spread throughout the New York metropolitan area. The New York area experiences four distinct seasons. Temperatures are moderate in the spring and fall, but range from the high 90's during the summer to snow and sleet in winter.