National Recreation Area · New York (state), United States
Gateway National Recreation Area
Gateway National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in New York (state), United States, covering 26,610 acres (10,769 ha), established in 1972.
National Recreation Area · New York (state), United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | New York (state), United States |
| Area | 26,610 acres (10,769 ha) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Coordinates | 40.4540° N, 73.9970° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Gateway National Recreation Area
Gateway National Recreation Area is a 26,607-acre (10,767 ha) U.S. national recreation area in New York City and Monmouth County, New Jersey. It provides recreational opportunities that are not commonly found in a dense urban environment, including ocean swimming, bird watching, boating, hiking and camping. More than 8.7 million people visited Gateway National Recreation Area in 2022, making it the fourth-most visited unit of the National Park Service. Gateway was created by the U.S.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 17.2 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 18.6 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 23.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in New York (state)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gateway National Recreation Area?
Gateway National Recreation Area is in New York (state), United States (40.4540° N, 73.9970° W).
When was Gateway National Recreation Area established?
Gateway National Recreation Area was established in 1972, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Gateway National Recreation Area?
Gateway National Recreation Area covers 26,610 acres (10,769 ha).
Does Gateway National Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gateway_National_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/gate/ — Official park page.