Queens, N.Y. - Lifeguards will be on duty at Gateway National Recreation Area’s Jacob Riis Park beginning Wednesday, July 1. The beach will now be open for swimming.
Restrictions on parking (50% capacity) at Jacob Riis Park will remain in effect until further notice. The barbeque area at Jacob Riis Park remains closed until further notice.
Park rules and regulations remain in effect for Jacob Riis Park. Please follow social distancing guidelines. Please keep 6 feet from other visitors and avoid group gatherings.
Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus. Please continue to visit our website www.nps.gov/gate for specific details about park operations.
About Gateway National Recreation Area
Gateway is a large diverse urban park with 27,000 acres spanning Sandy Hook in N.J. and Jamaica Bay and Staten Island in N.Y. It offers green spaces, beaches, wildlife and outdoor recreation, all alongside historic structures and cultural landscapes. It is the 4th most visited National Park Service unit with more than 9.2 million annual visitors. For more information about Gateway, visit www.nps.gov/gate.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
