3 lots · 3,200 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.
Local moves
Take the A train from Howard Beach or Far Rockaway to any Rockaway Beach station -- the fastest and cheapest way in.
The seasonal ferry from Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan runs to Rockaway Beach (summer only) -- a scenic option for city residents.
If you drive, Jacob Riis has the most parking. Walk east on the boardwalk to reach the surf zones.
The NYC Parks lots charge $35/day. The A train is $2.90 each way -- the math does not favor driving.
happy hunting
Lot locations, counts, rates and hours are real, geocoded from each address. No live space-count feed is published, so availability is estimated from typical beach crowds and today’s weather. Your location is used only in your browser to sort by distance.
Main parking at Rockaway Beach: Beach 88th St Lot ($35/day (seasonal)) and Beach 9th St Lot ($35/day (seasonal)). Check today’s water, surf and UV on the conditions page.