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Gateway National Recreation Area
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- Designation
- National Recreation Area
- States
- NY, NJ
- Park address
- Staten Island, NY
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
- Camping
- 2 campgrounds listed by NPS · 27 reservable sites
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Nearby ParkQwest Places
- Governors Island National MonumentNational Monument · Approximately 10 miles away (straight line)
- Castle Clinton National MonumentNational Monument · Approximately 11 miles away (straight line)
- Statue of Liberty National MonumentNational Monument · Approximately 11 miles away (straight line)
- Federal Hall National MemorialNational Memorial · Approximately 11 miles away (straight line)
- African Burial Ground National MonumentNational Monument · Approximately 11 miles away (straight line)
- Stonewall National MonumentNational Monument · Approximately 12 miles away (straight line)
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Notes
Designation Date: 10/27/1972
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!
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Catch the Buzz About Bees!
Catch the Buzz About Bees! Park Event · Gateway National Recreation Area · Oct 26, 2026 · 2:00 PM–3:00 PM NPS Photo Did you know New York state has over 400 nat…
Full Hunter's Moon Hike at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Full Hunter's Moon Hike at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Park Event · Gateway National Recreation Area · Oct 26, 2026 · 6:00 PM–7:30 PM NPS Photo New York City is…
Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep at Sandy Hook
Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep at Sandy Hook Park Event · Gateway National Recreation Area · Oct 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:30 PM NPS Photo Clean Ocean Action’s Beac…
"Ranger's Choice" Guided Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
"Ranger's Choice" Guided Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Park Event · Gateway National Recreation Area · Oct 24, 2026 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM NPS Photo / Don Ri…
Mont Sec Murder Mystery Party
Mont Sec Murder Mystery Party Park Event · Gateway National Recreation Area · Oct 24, 2026 · 3:00 PM–5:00 PM NPS Photo Join us in Mont Sec House for an immersiv…
Nike Missile Radar Site Tours
Nike Missile Radar Site Tours Park Event · Gateway National Recreation Area · Oct 25, 2026 · 12:00 PM–3:30 PM NPS Photo Take a guided tour of this once-top-secr…