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Beach Access
The entire length of Rockaway Beach sand is open for walking, jogging and
passive recreation. Both surf beaches, from Beach 67th to Beach 69th Streets
and Beach 88th to Beach 92nd Streets are open.
As of June 7, sections between Beach 9th - 18th Streets, Beach 29th - 30th
Streets, Beach 58th - 59th Streets, Beach 75th - 85th Streets, and
Beach 108th - 146th Streets are generally open for swimming. Swimming is
only available is areas where lifeguards are on duty, marked with green flags,
between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The amount of beach available for swimming will increase during the summer
to accommodate increased attendance, and also increase after the US
Army Corps of Engineers' sand replenishment project. Due to this ongoing
construction it is also possible that some sections of beach may have to
temporarily close for public safety. Beachgoers should call 311 for the latest
information about which sections of beach are open for swimming.
Interim Shoreline Protection Update
After the completion of the mandatory public comment period, we recently
received permission from the NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation to install TrapBags along Rockaway Beach. We anticipate
beginning installation on Monday, June 10. This installation was designed
by engineers and landscape architects, and will proceed under their supervision.
TrapBags are large, sand-filled geotextile bags that resist flood and storm
surge. They have been used successfully around the world to protect homes
and businesses from flood waters. Recently, TrapBags were installed on
Fire Island to protect homes along the shoreline.
The first phase of this work will be the placement of these TrapBags from
Beach 126th Street to Beach 108th Street, an area where there has been
significant beach loss. We are also planning for a second phase of work
with the installation of protective measures from Beach 108th to
Beach 26th Street.
Shorefront Parkway Jersey Barrier Installation
Work has begun on the installation of jersey barriers along Shorefront
Parkway. These barriers will create a protected bicycle/pedestrian lane that
will run from Beach 73rd to Beach 106th Street. Stay tuned for the results of
the barrier beautification project vote!
Heartwalk exhibit extended
The Heartwalk installation will remain at Beach 94th Street through July 10.
Designed by Situ Studio, the 30-foot sculpture employs boardwalk boards
salvaged from Rockaway, Long Beach, Sea Girt, and Atlantic City.
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