NYC Public Beaches

Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches, which open Memorial Day weekend. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and\/or red flags. \n   \n Sign up for Notify NYC and opt-in to “beach notifications” to receive real-time opening and closing notifications. \n Photo credit: Benny Polatseck\/Mayoral Photography Office