The entire southern area of Dead Horse Bay, including Glass Bottle Beach, is closed to the public. Crews are working in these areas using heavy brush clearing equipment and performing radiation surveys. Dead Horse Bay is located in Brooklyn, NYC.
Spring Creek is closed to the public at this time. The NPS is conducting field investigations as part of a Remedial Investigation at the site. Spring Creek is located in Queens, NYC. More
Due to extremely hazardous conditions Gateway National Recreation Area has restricted access to sections of Jacob Riis Park. Erosion has created unsafe conditions from Bays 1-5, and portions of the eastern beach are closed. More
The Staten Island sites include one of the oldest military installations in the nation, an area that belonged to the Vanderbilt family before being converted into an air field, and a former 523-acre city park.
Miller Field was an airfield for the U.S. Army. It now boasts sports fields, basketball courts, playgrounds and shorelie access.
Kayaking
NPS Photo
We are reviving our Staten Island Kayaking Program this summer! There are three programs this year, and we plan to have more next year.
See below for details.
Great Kills Paddle
Great Kills Park, Crooke's Point
Friday, July 22 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Adventure to the wild edges of Great Kills Harbor on this two mile paddle. Reservations are necessary. Please call (718) 758-3671 to make a reservation.
Dress to get wet, wear shoes that will not fall off, and bring water, sunscreen, and a snack. Kayaks, personal floatation devices, paddles, and instruction will be provided.
Hoffman and Swinburne Island Excursion
Camp Hudson lower parking area, Fort Wadsworth
Friday, August 19 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Experienced paddlers will enjoy big playful waters along the West Bank of the lower harbor around the two historic manmade quarantine islands and see today's unique wildlife sanctuary and refuge. This is a 4.5 mile trip. Reservations are necessary. Please call (718) 758-3671 to make a reservation.
Dress to get wet, wear shoes that will not fall off, and bring water, sunscreen, and a snack. Kayaks, personal floatation devices, paddles, and instruction will be provided.
Camp Hudson Kayaking for Beginners
Camp Hudson lower parking area, Fort Wadsworth
Wednesday, August 24 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Kayaking for beginners. Open to the public, ages 6 and up with an adult. No reservation required.
Dress to get wet, wear shoes that will not fall off, and bring water, sunscreen, and a snack. Kayaks, personal floatation devices, paddles, and instruction will be provided.
