PARK FACT:
In the early twentieth century, Rockaway repeatedly tried to secede from New York City.
Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk
News 
August 28, 2009
Parks Urges Beachgoers to Exercise Caution Due to Tropical Storm Danny
Closures are possible this weekend due to high waves, heavy surf, and rip currents.
May 22, 2009
Parks Kicks Off Summer Beach Season in New York City
The City’s beaches will open to the public this Saturday, May 23, with lifeguards on duty daily,...
May 3, 2008
SECOND ANNUAL EARTH DAY ROCKAWAY PLANTS KNOWLEDGE AND FUN
Free activities included face-painting, kite-building and a chance to build a solar race car!...
July 27, 2007
Surf, Surf, Surf Away at Rockaway Beach
Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Assembly Member Audrey Pheffer, Surfriders Foundation’s NYC...
July 6, 2006
“Puppets In The Park” Comes To Far Rockaway
Over 2,000 children and teachers from five local public schools in Far Rockaway flooded...
March 10, 2004
AS THOUGHTS DRIFT TOWARDS WARM WEATHER, PARKS & RECREATION KEEPS ITS EYES ON THE WATER
As most New Yorkers begin looking forward to spring’s arrival, the City is already preparing for...
