Rockaway
Free
Jacob Riis Park
National Park Service
A National Park Service beach on the Rockaway peninsula with a landmark Art Deco bathhouse, wide sands and ocean swimming in summer.
Rockaway Park
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About Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk
Miles of Atlantic Ocean beach and boardwalk on the Rockaway peninsula, reachable by subway and ferry, with concessions, playgrounds and surf zones. Families find calmer bays for little kids and plenty of room for sandcastles.
- Longest urban beach in the U.S.
- Reachable by A train and NYC Ferry
- Boardwalk food
- Address
- Shore Front Parkway, Beach 9th to Beach 149th Streets, 11694
- Website
- nycgovparks.org
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Weekly schedule
Swimming only when lifeguards are on duty during the summer beach season (late May–early September); open year-round for walks
Cost
Free
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Questions parents ask about Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk
What ages is Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk best for?
All ages.
How much does Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk cost?
Free
What are the hours for Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk?
Swimming only when lifeguards are on duty during the summer beach season (late May–early September); open year-round for walks
Where is Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk?
Shore Front Parkway, Beach 9th to Beach 149th Streets, 11694, in Rockaway Park, Queens.
Is Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk indoors?
No. Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
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