Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
Highlights
Horseshoe Crabs in New York City Parks - Rockaway Beach
Every May and June, horseshoe crabs emerge from the Atlantic Ocean onto Rockaway Beach. Female horseshoe crabs arrive on the beach to lay their eggs, with their male… Read More
Rockaway Beach
The origins of the name Rockaway Peninsula are closely related to the language of the Delaware and Chippewa Native Americans. Linguistic experts recognize both… Read More
Rockaway Doughboy Statue
This monument honors 17 servicemen from the local community who paid the supreme sacrifice while serving their country during World War I. The statue depicts a bronze… Read More
Sandpiper Playground
This park honors the sandpipers that can be found at nearby Rockaway Beach. These small birds make their way though this area during a long winter migration from their… Read More
Directions to Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
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