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Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

Beaches

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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.

* Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

Location: On Atlantic Ocean, from Beach 9th Street, Far Rockaway, to Beach 149th Street, Neponsit
Phone: (718) 318-4000
Surf: Y
Note: Surf beaches are located between 67-69 Street and 87-92 Street.
Accessible
Accessible Notes: There are beach mats available at Beach 17th Street, 116th Street, and 131 Street.
Bathroom: Yes
Bicycle and Skate Path: Bicycling is permitted except on weekends and holidays between May 1 and September 30 after 10:00 a.m.
Boardwalk: Yes (closed 10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.)
Concession Stand: Yes
Directions: BUS: Q22 from bus terminal on Archer Avenue.
SUBWAY: A to Broad Channel then shuttle train.
PARKING: Free parking lots at B. 11th to B. 15th Street and B. 95th Street; free street parking.
More Info: Download Rockaway Beach Rules (PDF, 20KB)

* Please note that technically, this facility is located within an adjacent park.

Directions to Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

Know Before You Go

There are currently 7 service interruptions affecting access within this park.

ParkBeach 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.

PlaygroundsSandpiper 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.

PlaygroundsRockaway 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.

PlaygroundsRockaway 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.

PlaygroundsRockaway 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.

ParkRockaway 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.

BeachesRockaway Beach and Boardwalk

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.

Beach entrances are temporarily closed at B. 106th, B. 115th, and B. 117th Streets.

Sections of the beach are closed between, B. 30th and B. 58th Streets, B. 86th and B. 88th Streets, B. 92nd and B.108th Streets.

The boardwalk will be closed between B. 35th and B. 40th Streets, B. 60th and B. 66th Streets, B. 69th and 74th Streets, and B. 86th through 126th Streets. There will be access to boardwalk islands at B. 86th Street, B. 97th Street, B. 106th Street, and B. 116th-117th Street.

Visit our Beach Restoration page for more information on what to expect this summer.


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