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Fort Tilden Picnic Pavilion

Breezy Point, New York · National Park Service

Pets welcome
Fort Tilden Picnic Pavilion — official Recreation.gov photo

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About

Fort Tilden picnic site is located on the Rockaway Peninsula in the heart of New York City. Fort Tilden is a former military site that overlooks the approach to New York City and today includes athletic fields, hiking trails, an arts center, a theater, and an observatory deck on a historic battery offering spectacular views of Jamaica Bay, New York Harbor, and the Manhattan skyline. Dunes, a maritime forest, freshwater ponds; and coastal defense resources including Battery Harris. A perfect location for your next family gathering, it’s a short walk to Riis beach. Fort Tilden’s picnic pavilion is located in historic Fort Tilden. The picnic area is sheltered and accessible. Just across the road is an accessible restroom.Jacob Riis Park is located adjacent to Fort Tilden and offers ocean swimming and food concessions (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Rockaway Artists Alliance - www.rockawayartistsalliance.org Rockaway Theater – www.rockawaytheatrecompany.orgPicnicking is not the only reason for visiting Fort Tilden: fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing and just enjoying a quiet day at the park are also popular activities.Fort Tilden’s picnic pavilion is located in historic Fort Tilden. The picnic area is sheltered and accessible. Just across the road is an accessible restroom. Picnic Reservations are accepted beginning March 1st, online only at rec.gov only. All vehicles parked in Fort Tilden picnic pavilion need a parking pass. Having a picnic pavilion reservation does not exempt you from the parking pass requirement. Once your reservation is confirmed, contact the park to get the required parking passes for your vehicles 718-758-3659. · The Picnic Pavilion is only available on certain Saturdays and Sundays throughout the season; June 20 through September 27, 2026. This is a day use area and reservations are valid between 10:00AM - 6:00PM. 75 person maximum per reservation. · Dispose of garbage promptly in garbage cans. · Potable water is available at restrooms but not at the pavilion. · Alcohol is allowed at designated picnic areas. Glass containers prohibited. · There are BBQ grills for charcoal fires. Wood fires are not allowed. · Balloons are prohibited. Decorations are allowed, provided they do not damage the structure (i.e. no staples) and are cleaned up on departure. Directional signs are permitted but must be removed upon departure. · Amplified sound is prohibited. Mechanical rides and inflatable bouncy houses are prohibited. · Keep your re.gov

Directions

Physical address: Murray Road, Fort Tilden , Queens, New York 11697

Location

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Details

State
New York
City / area
Breezy Point
Agency
National Park Service
Parent area
Gateway National Recreation Area
Campsites
1
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
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Rating
4.00 / 5 (2 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
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