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 is expanding its programming at Bay Breeze Park at the new Community Boathouse at Beach 88th Street and Beach Channel Drive.
Boy Scouts Lead 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
Regularly Scheduled Paddles (as of 7/31/18)
Sunday 9:30am – 12:00pm Marsh Tour Reservations encouraged Community Boathouse, Rockaway Beach
Sunday 12:00pm – 2:30pm Open Paddle No reservations required Community Boathouse, Rockaway Beach
Monday 6:00pm – 8:30pm Sunset Paddle Reservations encouraged Community Boathouse, Rockaway Beach
Wednesday 9:30am – 12:00pm Open Paddle No reservations required Community Boathouse, Rockaway Beach
Thursday 6:00pm – 8:30pm Sunset Paddle Reservations encouraged Gateway Boathouse, Riis Landing
Saturday 9:30am – 2:30pm Open Paddle No reservations required Community Boathouse, Rockaway Beach
Please Note: All events are volunteer and weather dependent. Please check our Facebook Page (link below) for last minute updates