NPS Gateway

Explore Gateway National Recreation Area with this official National Park Service app! See and hear over 300 different species of birds at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, kayak through the salt marshes of Jamaica Bay, take a bike ride through historic Fort Tilden, climb to the top of the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in America at Sandy Hook, or just spend the day at one of our many beaches. Over 27,000 acres are waiting to be discovered.
# Features

Map
- Official National Park Service map of Gateway National Recreation Area. The map covers Jamaica Bay and the rockaways in Brooklyn and Queens, Fort Wadsworth, Miller Field and Great Kills Park on Staten Island, and Sandy Hook in New Jersey. The map is easy to use while outdoors, features large font sizes, illustrated walkways that are easily distinguishable from roads, and multiple zoom levels. By tapping the “Locate me” icon you will always know where you are.

Explore
- Tap the “Explore” button to learn more about points of interest with lively text and photographs.

Tours
- Discover the rich natural and cultural resources of the park with self-guided audio tours through Gateway National Recreation Area.

Special Events and Programs
- Get up-to-date information from the National Park Service about what is happening at Gateway National Recreation Area.

Postcard
- With the tap of a button, share a National Park Service digital postcard with friends and family.

Accessibility
- Audio-described sites and alternative text for images, combined with iOS' built-in accessibility features, ensure all can enjoy Gateway National Recreation Area.

# Note

Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.