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Visitors praise Jacob Riis Beach as a spacious, clean, and welcoming oasis with a laid-back vibe and good amenities like a playground and picnic areas. However, some reviewers find the facilities to be in rough shape and neglected, with one noting it was crowded and noisy, making relaxation difficult.

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New York City, United States

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About this place Jacob Riis Beach

Jacob Riis Park is a federally run beach on the Rockaway peninsula in Queens, part of Gateway National Recreation Area. For decades the eastern end near Bay 1, by the old hospital building, has been the city's main queer beach. On summer weekends it fills up with a mixed LGBTQ+ crowd of all ages, music and food vendors. It's seasonal: lifeguards and facilities run roughly from Memorial Day to Labor Day. You can get there by bus via the Q35 from Brooklyn, by bike, or on the Rockaway ferry plus a bus or long walk. Bring water and shade, because cover is limited.