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Midland Boardwalk & Beach
Beaches
Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches, all of which are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.
Safety
Swim Smart - The do's and don'ts of water safety
Rip Currents - Safety tips and information provided by The National Weather Service regarding the dangers of rip currents.
Surf Beaches
Our two surf beaches are located at Rockaway Beach, between 67-69 Streets and between 87-92 Streets. Please note that additional rules apply to the surf beaches: Download Surf Beach Rules (PDF, 323KB).
Watch an It's My Park segment about Surfing at Rockaway Beach.
| Name | Location | Phone | Surf | Note | Accessible | Accessible Notes | Barbecue Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Beach | On Lower New York Bay, from Fort Wadsworth to Miller Field, Midland Beach | (718) 816-6804 | Y | There are beach mats available at Jefferson Avenue & Father Capodanno Boulevard. | |||
| Bathroom | Bicycle and Skate Path | Boardwalk | Concession Stand | Performance Pavilion | Directions | More Info | |
| Yes | Yes (only permitted from 5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.) | Yes | BUS: 51 or 52 SUBWAY: NONE PARKING: Free parking lots | Download South Beach Rules (PDF 20KB) | |||
| Name | Location | Phone | Surf | Note | Accessible | Accessible Notes | Barbecue Allowed |
| Midland Beach and Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk | On Lower New York Bay, from Fort Wadsworth to Miller Field, Midland Beach | (718) 987-0709 | Y | There are beach mats available at Jefferson Avenue & Father Capodanno Boulevard. | Yes (Midland Avenue and Lincoln Avenue) | ||
| Bathroom | Bicycle and Skate Path | Boardwalk | Concession Stand | Performance Pavilion | Directions | More Info | |
| Yes | Yes (only permitted from 5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.) | Yes (closed 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.) | BUS: 51 or 52 SUBWAY: NONE PARKING: Free parking lots | Download Midland Beach Rules (PDF 20KB) | |||
