Located on Rockaway Peninsula, Fort Tilden is part of the Gateway National Recreation Area. This decommissioned military structure is surrounded by reclaimed natural areas and some of the best beaches in New York. The beaches have no lifeguards, but are perfect for walking, fishing, building sand castles, or splashing in the shallows.

There are lovely trails crossing the park and rangers offer tours and programs.

There is a rich local wildlife that has made its home in the lush maritime forest thriving along the Atlantic shore as well as close to the fort's freshwater pond.

There is an observatory deck on top of Battery Harris East with a historical gun site offering spectacular views of New York Harbor and Jamaica Bay.

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