Jacob Riis Park overview
Jacob Riis Park
Visitors to Jacob Riis Park can enjoy miles of pristine beaches, rolling sand dunes, and stunning ocean views. The park offers a range of recreational activities, including swimming, sunbathing, surfing, volleyball, and fishing. In addition, the park has many amenities, such as picnic areas, restrooms, showers, and concessions.
One of the unique features of Jacob Riis Park is the Art Deco bathhouse, which was built in the 1930s and is now a National Historic Landmark. The bathhouse features beautiful murals, mosaics, and terrazzo floors, as well as a rooftop deck with panoramic views of the ocean and beach.
Another point of interest in Jacob Riis Park is the bird sanctuary, which is home to a variety of migratory and local bird species. The sanctuary offers birdwatchers a rare opportunity to observe birds in their natural habitat, and the park also hosts educational programs and guided tours for visitors interested in learning more about the birds and their environment.
Overall, Jacob Riis Park is a wonderful destination for anyone looking to experience the beauty and tranquility of nature in New York. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, explore the park's historic landmarks, or observe the local wildlife, the park offers something for everyone.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, campgrounds, fishing spots, and other landmarks so a quick visit can grow into a full day.
Parks
- Jacob Riis Park
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- Fort Tilden
- Rockaway Boardwalk
- Brooklyn Marine Park
- Gateway National Recreation Area-Breezy Point
Responsible visitation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site (BLM, NPS, state agency, or private owner) for access rules, permits, and seasonal closures before driving out.
- Stay on trail
- Many points of interest sit in fragile ecosystems. Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation and prevent erosion.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and give nesting birds and denning mammals plenty of space.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you. Remote sites often have no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, fossils, or artifacts. Federal law protects cultural and natural resources on public land.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Jacob Riis Park as a favorite, set a weather threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Jacob Riis Park
What is Jacob Riis Park?
A point of interest in New-York tracked by Snoflo -- typically a scenic landmark, named summit, monument, or viewpoint.
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no public feeds.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get there?
Tap Directions in the hero above for Google Maps driving directions, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the spot.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this POI, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other points of interest near here
Snoflo-tracked landmarks within driving distance of Jacob Riis Park.