Gateway NRA — Fort Tilden
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Fort Tilden is a former U.S. Army coastal defense installation on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, established in 1917 and used through the Cold War era, now preserved as part of the Gateway National Recreation Area with a beach, dunes, remnant military structures, and arts programming by local organizations. The fort's oceanside location offers spectacular views of the Atlantic and the New York Bight.
Upcoming Events
- Fort Tilden Hawk Watch — Nov 13 – Nov 13, 2026
- Fort Tilden Hawk Watch — Nov 23 – Nov 23, 2026
- Fort Tilden Hawk Watch — Nov 30 – Nov 30, 2026
Hours
| Monday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday (today) | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Friday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
Grounds open daily dawn to dusk. No visitor center on site.
Admission
Always Free
Free admission. Part of Gateway National Recreation Area.
Getting Here
Q35 bus from Flatbush Ave; seasonal ferry from lower Manhattan