Gateway National Recreation Area
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 7183544606
- Address
- 210 New York Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305
About Gateway
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for millions of visitors every year. Gateway offers green spaces and beaches alongside historic structures and cultural landscapes. Every day, Gateway is open for you to explore, envision, and enjoy!
Hours
Jamaica Bay Unit hours
Includes Bergen Beach, Floyd Bennett Field, Fort Tilden, Frank Charles Park, Hamilton Beach, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Canarsie Pier, Jacob Riis Park, North Channel Bridge, Plumb Beach and Spring Creek.
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
Sandy Hook hours
Sandy Hook is open from 6 am to 9 pm.
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
Staten Island hours
The Staten Island unit includes Fort Wadsworth, Great Kills and Miller Field. The park is open from 6 am to 9 pm.
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
Getting there
Gateway is located in two states; NJ and NY, and has three units: Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook and Staten Island. You can access most of our park by car and public transportation. Please visit our website for specific directions to all of our units
Weather
Gateway National Recreation Area includes several separate land areas spread throughout the New York metropolitan area. The New York area experiences four distinct seasons. Temperatures are moderate in the spring and fall, but range from the high 90's during the summer to snow and sleet in winter.
Things to do
Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Guided Tours, Kayaking, Paddling, Saltwater Swimming, Swimming.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Gateway ↗