Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
Beach 3 St. to Beach 153 St. and Boardwalk to Atlantic Ocean.
Queens
Directions via Google Maps
From surfers to swimmers to the Ramones, everyone wants to "hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach." Rockaway Beach is a year-round resource for residents all along the Rockaway peninsula, and it comes alive each summer from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend with millions of visitors.
Beach goers can enjoy the sand and water, the variety of concessions, and the city's only legal surfing beach, located between 67-69 Street and 87-92 Street. Rockaway Beach is also home to a variety of playgrounds and other outdoor activities.
Events
Rockaway Barrier Painting Design Competition
Please join us at the Dome to view the proposals and cast your vote for the Rockaway Barrier Painting Design...
Beach Restoration
Rockaway Beach Restoration
Rockaway Beach will be open for swimming this summer. There will be multiple service changes at the beach. Find out more.
Facilities
Basketball Courts
Bathrooms
Beaches
Eateries
Fitness Equipment
Handball Courts
Playgrounds
Roller Hockey
Skate Parks
Spray Showers
Volleyball Courts
Water Fountains
Know when to go:
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Beach 9 Playground
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
Rockaway Beach Boardwalk
Directions to Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

Know Before You Go
There are currently 6 service interruptions affecting access within this park.
Beach 59th St Playground
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.
Sandpiper Playground
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.
Rockaway Playground - M
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.
Rockaway Playground - N
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.
Rockaway Beach Playground
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.
Rockaway 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.






