Jacob Riis Park Beach is a lovely 88-acre seaside park in Queens, on the southwest side of the Rockaway Peninsula. It is located at the foot of the Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge, next to Fort Tilden. It is part of the Gateway National Recreation Area.

Called "The People's Beach," this large sandy beach is popular for surfing, beach games, soaking up the sun, and cooling down in the waves.

Its famous 1932 art deco bathhouse is part of New York history, and today it is a landmark and an exhibition space.

The beach has a number of facilities such as a pitch and putt golf course and various ball courts. Beautiful walkways and boardwalks run along the huge sandy beach, offering locals and visitors free space to enjoy the sand.

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