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Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions

May 24, 2024 · Source: National Park Service

2 photos from 2023 compared to 2 from 2024 to show the erosion that has occurred. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Queens, N.Y. – Due to extremely hazardous conditions Gateway National Recreation Area has restricted access to sections of Jacob Riis Park.

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Review the park’s current conditions before departure and again on arrival. Follow posted restrictions and adjust your itinerary to the affected areas.

Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.

Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

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