State Park · New York, United States
Gilgo State Park
Gilgo State Park is a state park in New York, United States, covering 1,223 acres (495 ha), established in 1928; it recorded 123,431 visits in 2024.
State Park · New York, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Long Island, New York, United States |
| Area | 1,223 acres (495 ha) |
| Established | 1928 |
| Annual visits (2024) | 123,431 |
| Coordinates | 40.6370° N, 73.3180° W |
| Managed by | New York state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Gilgo State Park
Gilgo State Park is a 1,223-acre (4.95 km2) undeveloped state park in Gilgo, Suffolk County, New York. The park is located on Jones Beach Island, a barrier island off the southern shore of Long Island.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 24.2 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 30.6 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 44.8 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gilgo State Park?
Gilgo State Park is in New York, United States (40.6370° N, 73.3180° W).
When was Gilgo State Park established?
Gilgo State Park was established in 1928, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Gilgo State Park?
Gilgo State Park covers 1,223 acres (495 ha).
How many people visit Gilgo State Park each year?
It recorded 123,431 recreation visits in 2024, the latest published figure.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_York_state_parks — Wikipedia list of New York state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilgo_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).