Riis is the Word
June 12
Jacob Riis Park turns up the volume on summer Fridays. Locals' Nights serve drink specials for Rockaway residents while homegrown bands like The Knobs and The Grayriders soundtrack the sunset from Bay 9.
Hello! I'm Outgoing.I help make life more interesting.
Hello! I'm Outgoing.I help make life more interesting.
Waterfront SpotWaterfront SpotJacob Riis Park (Gateway National Recreation Area)
Rockaway Park
Riis Park delivers wide sandy shores and a restored 1930s Art Deco bathhouse, with a welcoming vibe that draws everyone from families to the vibrant LGBTQ+ crowd at the east end. It's the People's Beach: space to spread out, bodysurf, or just watch the sunset with a Cherry Lime Rickey in hand.
Historic Art Deco bathhouse
Queer's day destination
Family-friendly shoreline
Pitch-and-putt golf
Tips
🏳️🌈"Best Brooklyn beach by far. It's reasonably clean and gay friendly"
⛳pitch-and-putt golf in the dunes
🍦Cherry Lime Rickey at Ample Hills
Upcoming at Jacob Riis Park (Gateway National Recreation Area)
Friday, Jun 12
Jacob Riis Park (Gateway National Recreation Area)
Rockaway ParkOpens Thursday at 7:00 AM
Waterfront SpotWaterfront SpotRiis Park delivers wide sandy shores and a restored 1930s Art Deco bathhouse, with a welcoming vibe that draws everyone from families to the vibrant LGBTQ+ crowd at the east end. It's the People's Beach: space to spread out, bodysurf, or just watch the sunset with a Cherry Lime Rickey in hand.
Historic Art Deco bathhouse
Queer's day destination
Family-friendly shoreline
Pitch-and-putt golf
Tips
🏳️🌈"Best Brooklyn beach by far. It's reasonably clean and gay friendly"
⛳pitch-and-putt golf in the dunes
🍦Cherry Lime Rickey at Ample Hills