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!
Gateway National Recreation Area
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Good For
Wheelchairs
Families
Hearing Impaired
Activities
Biking
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Guided Tours
Swimming
Gateway Parking fees- Sandy Hook daily
Entrance fee is $20.00.
Gateway has no entrance fees, but charges parking fees from the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. Access Pass holders and Senior Pass holders will receive a 50% discount off of parking fees.
Directions
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.
