Permits for Gateway Visitor Activites Delayed at Jamaica Bay

Permits for Gateway Visitor Activites Delayed at Jamaica Bay

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Jan. 23, 2009. It is reproduced in full below.

New Access Permits Will Be Issued on March 1

Gateway National Recreation Area access permits for activities in Brooklyn and Queens, ncluding fishing, off-road access, kayak and canoe launch, and surfing, will not be available until Sunday, March 1, 2009. Existing permits that expire on Jan. 31, 2009 will be honored through Feb. 28, 2009.

New permits can be obtained for $50.00 payable by check, cash or money order. For a list of ermit requirements and locations where permits are issued call: 718-338-3799 or 78-318-4300.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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