When is The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park open?
Its hours change with the season, so check its own website before you go.
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The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park
- 4.51.5k reviews
- Free
- Seasonal hours: check before you go
A wide, breezy urban beach with broad sand, iconic Art Deco structures, and a relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere. Visit for waterfront walks, sunbathing, people-watching, and easy access to boardwalk trails and scenic views — expect crowds on warm days and plenty of open space for picnics and group outings.
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When is the best time to visit The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park?
157 Rockaway Beach Blvd,Queens, NY 11694.
Right now · 4:15 pm
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
57°
Clear
- Feels
- 51°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 5pm
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- 7pm51°
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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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Seasonal hours: check before you goHours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park
- 2 Jacob Riis Park (Gateway National Recreation Area) · 10 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 1.5k reviews
Known for
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Relaxation
- Beach access
- Waterfront
- Walking trails
The feel
- Casual
- Lively
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
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