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Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and 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.

South Beach

Location: On Lower New York Bay, from Fort Wadsworth to Miller Field, Midland Beach
Phone: (718) 816-6804
Accessible
Accessible Notes: There are beach mats available at Jefferson Avenue & Father Capodanno Boulevard.
Bathroom: Yes
Bicycle and Skate Path: Yes (only permitted from 5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.)
Concession Stand: Yes
Directions: BUS: 51 or 52
SUBWAY: NONE
PARKING: Free parking lots
More Info: Download South Beach Rules (PDF 20KB)

Midland Beach and Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk

Location: On Lower New York Bay, from Fort Wadsworth to Miller Field, Midland Beach
Phone: (718) 987-0709
Accessible
Accessible Notes: There are beach mats available at Jefferson Avenue & Father Capodanno Boulevard.
Barbecue Allowed: Yes (Midland Avenue and Lincoln Avenue)
Bathroom: Yes
Bicycle and Skate Path: Yes (only permitted from 5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.)
Boardwalk: Yes (closed 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.)
Directions: BUS: 51 or 52
SUBWAY: NONE
PARKING: Free parking lots
More Info: Download Midland Beach Rules (PDF 20KB)