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Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches, all of which are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.
Safety
Water & Sun Safety- Tips for staying safe when having fun in the water and sun.
Rip Currents - Safety tips and information provided by The National Weather Service regarding the dangers of rip currents.
Surf Beaches
Our two surf beaches are located at Rockaway Beach, between 67-69 Streets and between 87-92 Streets. Please note that additional rules apply to the surf beaches: Download Surf Beach Rules (PDF, 323KB).
Watch an It's My Park segment about Surfing at Rockaway Beach.
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Locations
Bronx
Orchard Beach and Promenade
Pelham Bay Park
On Long Island Sound in Pelham Bay Park
(718) 885-2275
Download Orchard Beach Rules (PDF, 20KB)
There are beach mats available in Section 5.
Directions: BUS: Bx12, Bx29, Bx5, Bx52, and Westchester Line number 45 serve the park. Orchard Beach is served by the Bx5 and Bx12 buses during the summer only. During the winter, take the Bx29 to the City Island Circle and walk to the beach.
SUBWAY: Take the 6 line to its last stop, Pelham Bay Park. Connect to bus (see above).
PARKING: Parking is $6.00 Monday through Friday and $8.00 on weekends and holidays.
Brooklyn
Brighton Beach & Coney Island and Coney Island Boardwalk
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
On Atlantic Ocean, from W. 37th Street to Corbin Place
(718) 946-1350
Download Brighton Beach & Coney Island Beach Rules (PDF, 20KB) There are beach mats available at Brighton 2nd Street and at Stillwell Avenue.
Directions: BUS: B36, B64, B68, B74, B82, X28, X29, X38
SUBWAY: D, F, N, Q to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue; F, Q to West 8th Street-NY Aquarium; Q to Ocean Parkway.
PARKING: Free street parking
Beach Features
Bicycle and Skate Path: Yes (only permitted from 5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.)
Boardwalk: Yes (Coney Island, closed 1:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m.)
Concession Stand: Yes
Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach Park
On Atlantic Ocean, Oriental Blvd., from Ocean Avenue to Mackenzie Street
(718) 946-1373
Download Manhattan Beach Rules (PDF, 20KB) There are beach mats available on the east side of the beach, near the picnic tables.
Directions: BUS: B1 from Brighton
SUBWAY: Q Train to Sheepshead Bay Road. B49 to Cheapside to Oriental and Hastings Street.
PARKING: Exit 8 off Belt Parkway and follow signs to parking: $6.00 Monday through Friday and $10 weekends and holidays.
Beach Features
Bicycle and Skate Path: Yes (only permitted from 5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.)
Boardwalk: Yes (promenade)
Concession Stand: Yes
Queens
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
On Atlantic Ocean, from Beach 9th Street, Far Rockaway, to Beach 149th Street, Neponsit
(718) 318-4000
Download Rockaway Beach Rules (PDF, 20KB) There are beach mats available at Beach 17th Street, 116th Street, and 131 Street.
Directions: BUS: Q22 from bus terminal on Archer Avenue.
SUBWAY: A to Broad Channel then shuttle train.
PARKING: Free parking lots at B. 11th to B. 15th Street and B. 95th Street; free street parking.
Beach Features
Surf Beach: Yes. Surf beaches are located between 67-69 Street and 87-92 Street.
Please note that additional rules apply to the surf beaches: Download Surf Beach Rules (PDF, 323KB)
Bicycle and Skate Path: Bicycling is permitted except on weekends and holidays between May 1 and September 30 after 10:00 a.m.
Boardwalk: Yes (closed 10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.)
Concession Stand: Yes
Staten Island
Cedar Grove Beach
Great Kills Park
Ebbitts Street and Cedar Grove Avenue
(718) 351-6387
Download Cedar Grove Beach Rules (PDF 1.4 MB)
Summer beach hours: 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.
There is a beach mat available for wheelchair access.Directions:
BUS: S76, S86 to Oakwood Beach, stopping at Ebbitts Street and Cedar Grove Avenue
SUBWAY: Take the Staten Island Railway to the New Dorp station and transfer to the S76 bus to Oakwood Beach (see above)
PARKING: Free parking lot
Midland Beach and Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk
Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach
On Lower New York Bay, from Fort Wadsworth to Miller Field, Midland Beach
(718) 987-0709
Download Midland Beach Rules (PDF 20KB) There are beach mats available at Jefferson Avenue & Father Capodanno Boulevard.
Directions: BUS: 51 or 52
SUBWAY: NONE
PARKING: Free parking lots
Beach Features
Bicycle and Skate Path: Yes (only permitted from 5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.)
Boardwalk: Yes (closed 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.)
South Beach
Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach
On Lower New York Bay, from Fort Wadsworth to Miller Field, Midland Beach
(718) 816-6804
Download South Beach Rules (PDF 20KB) There are beach mats available at Jefferson Avenue & Father Capodanno Boulevard.
Directions: BUS: 51 or 52
SUBWAY: NONE
PARKING: Free parking lots
Beach Features
Bicycle and Skate Path: Yes (only permitted from 5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.)
Concession Stand: Yes
Wolfe's Pond Beach
Wolfes Pond Park
On Raritan Bay and Prince's Bay, Holton to Cornelia Avenues
(718) 984-8266
Download Wolfe's Beach Rules (PDF 20KB) There are two informal ramps that can be used for wheelchair access.
Directions: BUS: #78 to Tottenville and get out at Cornelia and Highland Blvd and walk up Cornelia
SUBWAY: Get on Staten Island Transit and take it to the Hugenot Avenue stop and then walk down toward Highland Boulevard.
PARKING: Free parking lot
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