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Gateway National Recreation Area

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Gateway NRA is a 26,000 acre recreation area located in the heart of the New York Metropolitan area. The park extends through three New York City boroughs and into northern New Jersey.

Park sites offer a variety of recreation opportunities, along with a chance to explore many significant cultural and natural resources.


Contact Information

Public Affairs Office
210 New York Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 338-3988 - Park Police--24 hours
(718) 354-4606 - Public Affairs Office
(718) 338-3799 - Jamaica Bay Unit
(718) 354-4500 - Staten Island Unit
(732) 872-5970 - Sandy Hook Unit


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Getting There

By Plane
Gateway NRA is accessible by the three New York metropolitan airports: Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark (NJ).

By Car
Click above on "More Information," or call: (718) 338-3688.

By Plane
Click above on "More Information," or call: (718) 338-3688.

Weather

Temperatures range from the eighties and nineties during the summer, to the teens and twenties in winter.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Educational Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Bird Watching
  • Nature Walks
  • Stargazing

Recommended Activities
--Swimming, sailing, surfing and fishing;
--Learning about ecosystems and their relationship to city life;
--Touring historic military sites;
--Gardening, photography and poetry readings;
--Opera, symphony, and contemporary music and cultural festivals;
--Organized athletics --soccer, football, baseball, tennis and cricket;
--Bird watching, beach clean-ups and nature talks;
--Camping, cycling and ...sunset walks.


 
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Find Hiking and Biking Trails
If you like to go hiking or biking, then don't forget to get a map and guidebook. Trails.com offers a great service that allows unlimited downloads of trail guides for a small monthly fee. They even have a 14 day free trial. Whether you are looking for day hikes, backpacking trails, mountain bike routes or just short nature stroll, they cover it all. So let Trails.com help plan your next outing.
RV Information
Are you planning on traveling with your RV? If you are, you should check out the Good Sam Club. The Good Sam Club offers discounts on camping, a free magazine subscription and great tips on traveling with your RV. You can also get a free no-obligation RV Insurance quote . Give them a look and enjoy your trip.
Gear Up For Your Trip
Once you have finished deciding where to go, it will be time to gear up. A great place for adventure travel gear is The National Geographic Store. They have all types of maps and guides to help finalize your vacation plans.