Fall 2015 This year, for the first time, beach season has been extended an additional week! Most city beaches are open for swimming with limited service. Check the service changes at your beach below to plan your trip. Cedar Grove and Wolfe’s Pond beaches close on Labor Day.

Beaches

Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches, which open Memorial Day weekend. Cedar Grove and Wolfe's Pond beaches close on Labor Day, all other beaches are open through Sunday, September 13. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.

Beach Season Extended to September 13

This year, for the first time, beach season has been extended an additional week! Most city beaches are open for swimming with limited service. Check the service changes at your beach below to plan your trip. Cedar Grove and Wolfe’s Pond beaches close on Labor Day.

Rockaway Beach Restoration

Visit the Rockaway Beach Restoration page for more information about plans for long-term protection for Rockaway.

Beach Statuses

Sign up for Notify NYC , visit the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s New York City Area Beaches  page for water quality advisories or closures before you head to the beach, or text BEACH to 877-877 to receive real-time opening, closing and water quality information.