Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach
Skate Parks
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The Department of Parks & Recreation will provide an attendant during official operating hours. Each participant will be required to sign a waiver (those under 18 will need their guardian's signature) before being allowed to use the facility.
Requirements for use:
- A signed liability waiver
- Helmet
- Knee pads
- Elbow pads
- Wristguards (for those under age 18 only)
| Name | Location | Phone | Hours | Features | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Soto Skate Park | Midland Beach Playground off of Father Capodanno Boulevard | (718) 390-8000 | Dawn to dusk. | Urban metal & concrete streetscapes. | This site is unsupervised, and no liability waiver is required. |
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There are currently 3 service interruptions affecting access within this park.
Franklin 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.
Midland 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.
South 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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