“Gateway is a large diverse urban park with 27,000 acres spanning Sandy Hook in N.J. and Jamaica Bay and Staten Island in N.Y. It offers green spaces, beaches, wildlife and outdoor recreation, all alongside historic structures and cultural landscapes. It is the 4th most visited National Park Service unit with more than 9.2 million annual visitors.
“Connecting Students to Nature and History—Every year, thousands of students and their teachers from New York and New Jersey experience the wonders of Gateway National Recreation Area – you can be one of them! Use this website to plan your Field Trip, explore Youth Camping at Gateway, learn about Professional Development opportunities, and discover additional Resources for teachers.”
