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Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach

Beaches

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New York City beach season has ended. Beaches re-open in 2013 on Memorial Day.

Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches, all of which are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Hours

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

Water & Sun Safety - 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)

New York City beaches have closed for the season, and will reopen Memorial Day weekend.

Midland Beach

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)

New York City beaches have closed for the season, and will reopen Memorial Day weekend.

Directions to Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach

Know Before You Go

There are currently 3 service interruptions affecting access within this park.

ParkFranklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

BeachesMidland Beach

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

BeachesSouth Beach

All NYC beaches will be open for swimming on Saturday, May 25. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, and the major rebuilding effort at our beaches, there may be multiple service changes at each beach. Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.

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