Gateway Bike & Boathouse
Since 2008 a 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization called the Gateway Bike & Boathouse in conjunction with the National Park Service has been offering free kayaking out of Riis Landing (across from Fort Tilden). Working with New York City Parks Department, GBB also offers free kayaking at Bay Breeze Park at the new Community Boathouse at Beach 88th Street and Beach Channel Drive.
Boy Scouts and Community Volunteers
Boy Scout Troop 298 from Brooklyn took on the challenge of converting two 20′ shipping containers into boathouses. Several other community groups have also gotten in on the action including the Jamaica Bay and Rockaway Parks Conservancy, Rockaway Beach Civic Association, the American Littoral Society and the Gateway Bike & Boathouse.
Community Boathouse: for You and by You!
Take Advantage of Free Paddling
To coordinate our volunteers and paddlers Gateway Bike and Boathouse is happy to partner with the help of SignUp.com — FREE and easy signups and scheduling save time and make it easy to organize all the people & things that help you make a difference in our communities, leagues and schools. Take a tour today at www.SignUp.com
Important Notes:
All events are volunteer and weather dependent. Please check with SignUp for last minute updates.
We will post our own customized SignUp link for the 2019 season shortly, Thanks for your patience!