Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
Beach 3 St. to Beach 153 St. and Boardwalk to Atlantic Ocean.
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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. In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, which struck New York City in October 2012, Rockaway Beach has also become a testament to New York's resilience, and a model for sustainable rebuilding.
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.
Service changes are in effect this summer at Rockaway Beach. Please visit our Building a Better Rockaway Beach page for details.
Events
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This spring, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s...
Directions to Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk

Know Before You Go

The following sections(s) of ROCKAWAY BEACH is/are closed to swimming and wading today,
DATE: 8/16/2022
CLOSURES
BEACH 82 STREET,
BEACH 98 STREET TO BEACH 105 STREET,
BEACH 113 STREET TO BEACH 116 STREET,
BEACH 123 STREET TO BEACH 128 STREET,
BEACH 142 STREET TO BEACH 149 STREET,

News
- NYC PARKS & UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ANNOUNCE 12 BLOCKS OF ROCKAWAY BEACH TO REOPEN TODAY AHEAD OF JULY 4 WEEKEND
- NEW YORK CITY’S 8 PUBLIC BEACHES OPEN FOR THE SUMMER STARTING SATURDAY, MAY 28
- NYC PARKS LEADS THE CITY IN GREEN ROOF DEVELOPMENT: ADDS 50,000 SQFT AND CREATES NEW YOUTH SUSTAINABILITY CORPS