When is Jacob Riis Park (Gateway National Recreation Area) open?
Its hours change with the season, so check its own website before you go.
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Jacob Riis Park (Gateway National Recreation Area)
- 4.65.2k reviews
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- Seasonal hours: check before you go
Jacob Riis Park is a spacious, lively beachfront within Gateway National Recreation Area known for wide sandy shores and scenic boardwalk views. Visit for sunbathing, swimming, casual strolls, and people-watching — expect crowds on warm weekends and easy access to walking paths and picnic spots.
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When is the best time to visit Jacob Riis Park (Gateway National Recreation Area)?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Jacob Riis Park (Gateway National Recreation Area) indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Jacob Riis Park (Gateway National Recreation Area)?
1-57 Rockaway Beach Blvd,Rockaway Park, NY 11694.
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Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Golden hour
- Seasonal hours: check before you go
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
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- 51°
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- Wind
- 6mph
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Seasonal hours: check before you go- monday
- 7 AM–12 AM
- tuesday
- 7 AM–12 AM
- wednesday
- 7 AM–12 AM
- thursday
- 7 AM–12 AM
- friday
- 7 AM–12 AM
- saturday
- 7 AM–12 AM
- sundayToday
- 7 AM–12 AM
Where and how
- 1 Jacob Riis Park (Gateway National Recreation Area)
- 2 The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park · 10 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for small groups
- Good for large groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 5.2k reviews
Known for
- Sunset views
- Picnics
- Relaxation
- Beach access
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
The feel
- Casual
- Lively
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Groups
Around Neponsit
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time