This is an increase of five dollars for daily parking, and $25 . The Lighthouse Keepers Quarters next door, built in 1883, is currently serving as the Sandy Hook Visitor Center. Bays 3-5 at Jacob Riis Park are closed to swimming and beach access. Season beach tags are $32 through May 31, $40 beginning June 1. Tour sign-ups start at 12 PM in the Keepers Quarters. On top of those coming by vehicle, a ferry arrives from New York City every half hour, so judging the crowds by the traffic is unreliable. Gateway accommodates requests for permits when possible. Daily badges are $12, and weekly badges are $35. Daily beach badges can be purchased at any open beach gate. Half-priced badges are available for those who have disabilities; proof of disabled status is required. Spray Beach: Colorado Avenue (118th), Ramp Avenue (122nd), Dune Avenue (127th), Pennsylvania Avenue (131st), & Bay Beach (131st), 33rd Street, 29th Street, 25th Street, 21st Street, 17th Street, 14th Street, Holgate: Osborne Avenue, Marshall Avenue, Susan Avenue, Rosemma Avenue, Scott Drive, Chatham Avenue, Jacqueline Avenue, Harding Avenue, Washington Avenue. However, primary consideration of all park use is given to preservation of its resources and to normal public use. Gateway is open all year-round. From South Jersey: - North on Garden State Parkway - Exit 105 (Eatontown), bear left for Route 36 East - Continue on Route 36 East, pass Monmouth Mall and across Route 35 through Eatontown and Long Branch (Route 36 is called Joline Avenue here). Visit recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777 to make your reservations. Type "Sandy Hook Standard Permit" in search box. 36 CFR 1.5(a)(2) At the entrance to the park you may find speed bumps. Adult season badges for those ages 17-64 are $85, $40 for those 12-16, and $30 for those 65 and older. Cash and credit cards are accepted; contact the Ventnor City Clerk's Office for additional information at 609-823-7904 or email lhand@ventnorcity.org. The Ryan Visitor Center is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. 210 New York Avenue A DD1173 card must be presented and the military member must be present. Concessions at Beaches D and Parking Lot G, which serves Fort Hancock and Gunnison Beach, operate daily from the Fourth of Julythrough Labor Day. The parking fee is only charged at Sandy Hook from the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. Some will be open daily, but others will operate weekends only until mid-June. Fill out application and submit payment online through pay.gov. Call 732-291-1300 or 800-242-1339 for schedules. Badges are available for pick-up from the Village Beach Gatehouse, Euclid Avenue, and Ocean Place. Team Sports There are multiple sports fields in the New York units of Gateway National Recreation Area. Children 11 and under are free. Weekly badges are $15, and daily are $10. Season badges for those 65 or older are $12 and must be purchased in person at borough hall, 10 E 7th St., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Children 11 and under are free. Visit recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777 to make your reservations. Daily beach wristbands are $12, cash or check only. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Season badges are $35 from May 1-31, $45 beginning June 1. 84 Mercer Road, Fort Hancock, NJ 07732 | (732) 291-7733Official 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner of the National Park Service at Sandy Hook, NJ | Tax ID: 22-19940562021 The Sandy Hook Foundation, Inc. Fort Hancock Nike Site NY-56 Volunteers Association. Passes are non-transferrable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced. Stop by the museum to learn more about Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground from coast artillery guns to Nike nuclear missiles, and hear stories about soldiers who served there. 36 CFR 3.17 (a) - The following activities or items on swimming beaches are prohibited: glass containers fishing, kite flying, scuba diving and snorkeling. Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Ground National Historic Landmark. More information available on the Upper Township website. Visitors may obtain America the Beautiful Access or Senior Passes at the following sites throughout the year. They can be picked up in the lobby of the municipal building. NY A number of beach towns use the Viply app to sell daily beach badges, so it's worth checking that before you go. VENTNOR CITYSeason badges are $10 through May 31, $20 beginning June 1. Hours of collection are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mobi mats may not be used for ceremonial activity. Unfortunately, the free parking lots are too far from the beaches to walk unless you want some serious exercise. Badges can be purchased online at Community Pass. Explore all the different things to do at the park. 36 CFR 3.17(c) Bringing or releasing doves, birds, butterflies, or other animals is prohibited. Click here to download the map and begin exploring. Visitors are urged to use the Park Mobile app (www.parkmobile.io) for payment instead of parking kiosks. Ferry Permits and participants may not arrive before 4:30 p.m. and activity may not begin before 5 p.m. All visitors are subject to parking fees before 5 p.m. All permits are subject to park closures. - A portion of Area "G" (South Gunnison) on Sandy Hook is used by visitors as a clothing optional area. Adult badges are $100, seniors 65 and older and kids ages 12 to 18 are $55. On-site sales at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park start on weekends as of May 14, and daily as of June 18, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. The beaches open for the season Memorial Day weekend. Badges may be picked up at the BHIA's office, 532 Lake Ave., near Sotheby Realtors in the Sandy Rail Building. Staten Island, GPS address: 128 South Hartshorne Drive, Highlands, NJ 07732. Sandy Hook hours and activities change seasonally. Season passes are free for 17 and under, $75 for those 18-64, $30 for 65 or older and $20 for those with a New Jersey State Disability pass. When it is open, it is used mainly by those who come to Sandy Hook to walk or bike the multi-use path. 10305, Download the official NPS app before your next visit. are eligible for free weekly tags. What has fee money been used for in the past? Season beach tags are $28 through May 31, $33 beginning June 1. Pets must always be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. NEW JERSEY The temperatures may not feel like summer just yet, but is it ever too soon to start thinking about those days on the beach? Download the official NPS app before your next visit. Children 12 and under, veterans of any military service and all active-duty military service personnel are free. - The following activities or items on swimming beaches are prohibited: glass containers fishing, kite flying, scuba diving and snorkeling. - The distance visitors may swim from shore is at the discretion of lifeguards based on existing conditions. Except for service animals, pets are not allowed on the Atlantic Ocean beaches from March 15th through September 15th. Monmouth County Sandy Hook National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook, NJ 07732 Full view Best nearby Restaurants 2 within 3 miles Ohana Isle 4 0.7 mi$ Barbecue Street Food Hawaiian JB Woodfired 2.5 mi See all Attractions 16 within 6 miles Gateway National Recreation Area 456 0.9 miState Parks Nature & Wildlife Areas sandy Hook Light house 78 36 CFR 3.17(a) Children 11 and younger are free. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7c0f23de2dc82a77 Hangtag must be displayed when parking in a designated fee area. Daily badges are $11.98. Beach. NPS cannot guarantee entry once capacity is reached and parking fees cannot be waived. Plants and/or flowers must be removed from the park upon conclusion of the permitted event to avoid introduction of non-native species. 36 CFR 3.16 Season beach badges go on sale May 1 and are $60 through June 14, $70 starting June 15, pending approval from the Borough Council. NY Nudity, outside the traditional use area, may be considered Disorderly Conduct. These items typically fit over or around both shoulders and have a retention strap or part of the garment or device that fits between the legs in the groin area. Season badges are on sale online; daily badges are $12 for adults Monday-Thursday, $13 Friday-Sunday and holidays; children 12 and younger are free with an adult. America the Beautiful Access Pass and America the Beautiful Senior Passes holders receive a 50% discount. Nominal fee to participate. Daily badges will be available for purchase at each beach entrance; they are $5 for those 18 and older on weekdays, $7 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Rangers guide you on a two and a half hour tour of bayside Sandy Hook, with a stop at Skeleton Hill Island. Visit nps.gov/gate for seasonal calendars and special events. Effective the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, May 29, the beach parking fee will be $20 per vehicle. Sandy Hook Base Map. - Continue on Route 36, which turns left and follows north along ocean. Mobi mats are available and used for public access only; they may not be used as a walking aisle for ceremonies. The Foundation restored this building in 2006. Season badges are $35 through June 15, $45 from June 16 on. NO camping, fires, or sleeping on beaches is allowed. The decision to raise parking fees weighs multiple factors. For online passes, please visit www.recreation.gov and search for Sandy Hook beach parking. There are also free parking lots located at the north end of the park at Fort Hancock that are geared for those interested in non-beach activities such as taking the Fort Hancock Walking Tour or climbing the Sandy Hook Lighthouse. Explore Gateway through Google Earth! For oversized vehicles (more than 20 feet), parking is $50 per day or $200 per season. Parking in the city's municipal lots is $10 per day. The park considers the request and determines if it is an appropriate activity. Those 60 to 64 can get a discounted beach badge for $8 through May 31, and those 65 and older can get a free tag with ID; you must pick up in person. Lifeguards will be on the beach beginning at 10 a.m. Learn about life on the home front during World War II with a visit to this U.S. Army lieutenants quarters on Officers Row, overlooking Sandy Hook Bay. Pets are not permitted on oceanside beaches during the spring and summer because that is when the threatened piping plover builds nests in those locations. Dogs are permitted on the oceanside beaches from September 16 to March 14. Free season tags are available to active military members, their spouses and their immediate children up to age 23, and to veterans (only the veteran). 10305, Download the official NPS app before your next visit. SWAT had cleared the building, and the F.B.I. Free tags are available for veterans and for active-duty military and their families with proper identification. Daily badges are $10 and go on sale the evening before the date of their use. Permits are processed online through pay.gov. Yes. Step back in time to the 1940s, the busiest time in Fort Hancocks history. The Multi-Use Path (MUP) is a seven mile paved trail that starts at the park entrance (Lot B) and loops through Fort Hancock. This Sandy Hook North fishing map (250 kb) includes the publicly-accessible fishing areas on the northeastern tip of Sandy Hook. The Sandy Hook Season Pass for Gateway National Recreation Area is an economical option for beach goers who plan on visiting Sandy Hook multiple times during the summer. Season badges are $5 for those 65 and older; badges for the military and veterans are available with ID. No lifeguards are present on those beaches and they are governed by the rules in Chapter 66 of the Code of Sea Bright. Your IP: Learn about the historic sites of Gateway and the animals that you may encounter when you visit. Season badges are $12 for those 65 and older and must be purchased in person with proof of age. Pets on a leash are permitted on bay side beaches any time of year. Jenkinson's has season passes for sale; they are $120 for those 12 and older, $55 for children ages 5-11 and $90 for those 65 and older. The following are banned at Sandy Hook: Alcohol; Smoking; Tents or shelters (baby tents allowed, a baby or toddler must be present); Barbecuing and open fires; Group gatherings including group picnics; Sports; Glass containers; Coolers that are more than 24 quarts in size per group; Dogs and kites from March 15-Sept. 15 (Leashed dogs are allowed on bay-side beaches); Entering areas with symbolic fencing; Climbing on rocks/groins; Accessing the dunes (except at designated dune crossings). Weekly badges are $20 and daily badges are $5. NY All plants and flowers require written advance approval. Badges can be purchased through the Viply app, at beach badge office on Centre Street beginning May 13 or through the Viply app, or starting June 26 with beach badge checkers. No physical structure or combination of such may exceed twenty-five (25) feet in uninterrupted length. Season beach tags are on sale now through June 17 for $15, and the price rises to $30 beginning June 18. NPS Photo Operating Hours The park is open 6 am through 9 pm daily, except by permit. From North Jersey and New York: - South on the New Jersey Turnpike - Exit 11 onto the Garden State Parkway (South) - Exit 117 (Keyport/Hazlet) - After toll, bear left and follow Route 36 East - 12 miles to park entrance (after crossing the Highlands Bridge)-Stay right to enter the park. The Army Ground Forces Association (AGFA) is a volunteer group that conducts living history demonstrations and historic preservation work at Battery Gunnison. The beach opens weekends starting Memorial Day weekend then is open daily beginning June 18. Season memberships are $95 per badge, and badges are not required for children under age 12. Beach Plazas are not availalbe for use in connection with any ceremonial permit. Only cash or checks are accepted. Permitee may be required to carry insurance with a minimum general liability limit of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate. (732) 872-5862, Emergency Contact: Tours are first-come, first serve. One hundred percent of the fees collected at national parks are used by the National Park Service for the improvement and maintenance of park facilities and programming. Active-duty military and their family members. Or, let your dog enjoy the ocean surf. more information on current conditions Lighthouse Keepers Quarters, (732)-872-5970. Check nps.gov/gate for special events and seasonal celebrations. People who bought 2022 state park passes will receive refunds, he said. There will be a limited number of daily and season passes sold. (Hang tag is issued with annual pass.). Jacob Riis Park, Queens: Beach parking is $20 per day or $100 per season for most vehicles. Guests are to park on the north side of D lot. 210 New York Avenue When was the last fee increase? Yes, visitors with the Senior Pass and Access Pass would continue to receive a 50% discount on parking fees, as they do now. The 250-year-old Sandy Hook Lighthouse. Beach parking fees are $20 per day and $100 per season at Jacob Riis Park and Sandy Hook. Digital passes can be exchanged for the hangtag daily beginning 5/14/23 between the hours of 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Sandy Hook Entrance Station. An application and receipt will be sent directly to the Permit Office. Sandy Hook Multi-Use Path (MUP) map --for walkers, bikers and anything in between. - Swimming Beaches are open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Season passes are $45 for adults, $30 for 14-17. Weekly tags are $17 and daily are $8. Plenty! Staten Island, All Interior fresh water ponds, such as Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge East and West fresh water Pond. In addition, there are seven free public beach access ways on Ocean Avenue that are identified by signs. Marriage licenses must be obtained at Middletown City Hall, 1 Kings Hwy, Middletown, NJ - Vessels are prohibited at all designated swimming beaches. Seastreak offers visitors a high speed ferry to Sandy Hook from Manhattan between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. Daily badges are $5 and weekly badges are $22. Season passes will be $100. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Beach access is free. The beach tag office at 95th Street and the beach is open weekends from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Borough hall at 9508 Second Ave. is open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Avalon and Stone Harbor have a reciprocal beach tag agreement, so tags are good in both communities. Teens 14 to 17 are $3 daily. Ceremonies are limited to 100 people. What can I still do for free? Earn points by recreating, volunteering, or learning. more information on current conditions $8 per person daily (11 & younger free) $100 per person season pass. Some species are endangered or threatened, such as the piping plover, least tern, and black skimmer. They can be purchased online and picked up. Are there any other discounts? Wherever park lifeguards are on duty, that area is designated as a swimming beach. Vehicle Hang Tag is to be displayed at all times. Season badges are $20 through May 31, $25 starting June 1. 36 CFR 2.34(a)(2) The Sandy Hook Season Pass for Gateway National Recreation Area is an economical option for beach goers who plan on visiting Sandy Hook multiple times during the summer. Weekly badges are $20, and daily badges are $10. Recreation.gov is your gateway to explore America's outdoor - Swimming from vessels to beaches that are closed for the protection of shorebirds, other park resources, or for public safety is prohibited. Gateway is a destination for all visitors and must remain affordable. 3. The beach is staffed with lifeguards from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.