Jacob Riis Park

Jacob Riis Park
FAQ

Everything you need to know before your beach day.

What are the beach conditions at Jacob Riis Park today?

Jacob Riis Park sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8518750, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.

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Where do you park at Jacob Riis Park?

Park at Jacob Riis Park in lots like Jacob Riis Main Lot, Fort Tilden Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $35/car (summer, NPS) and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.

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Where should you eat at Jacob Riis Park?

At Jacob Riis Park, don't miss the Boardwalk Fries at Park Concession Stand. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.

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What boat trips run from Jacob Riis Park?

Boats leave Jacob Riis Park from Riis Landing, including the Jamaica Bay Kayak Tours — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.

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What's happening at Jacob Riis Park this week?

Jacob Riis Park hosts Free Beach Yoga and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.

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At Jacob Riis Park, the sun sets at 7:56 PM today — about 13h 50m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:06 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Jacob Riis Park update at the top of the conditions page.