Jacob Riis Park Beach 1
Nude beach in New York, United States
Jacob Riis Park Beach 1 is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in New York, United States. It lies within Gateway National Recreation Area, managed by National Park Service. The sea is warmest in August at about 23°C (74°F) and coolest in February (4°C (40°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 24°C (75°F), and the best time to visit is July to August. There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Fort Tilden Beach (2.4 km (1.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Jacob Riis Park Beach 1
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | 6°C | 99 mm |
| February | 1°C | 4°C | 94 mm |
| March | 4°C | 5°C | 113 mm |
| April | 9°C | 8°C | 107 mm |
| May | 14°C | 13°C | 101 mm |
| June | 20°C | 18°C | 115 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 114 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 23°C | 114 mm |
| September | 21°C | 21°C | 97 mm |
| October | 15°C | 17°C | 124 mm |
| November | 9°C | 13°C | 101 mm |
| December | 5°C | 9°C | 133 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Gateway National Recreation Area, managed by National Park Service · public access: open.
- Park information: National Park Service
- Coordinates: 40.56716, -73.86415 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in New York?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Jacob Riis Park Beach 1
- 1Fort Tilden Beach nude beach · New York · best July to AugustCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 2Gunnison Beach nude beach · New Jersey · best July to AugustToleratedSea 23°C in August
- 3Lighthouse Beach nude beach · New York · best July to AugustProhibitedSea 23°C in August
- 4Sky Farm nudist resort · New JerseyClothing optional
- 5Rock Lodge Club nudist resort · New JerseyClothing optional
- 6Camp Out Poconos naturist campground · PennsylvaniaClothing optional
- 7Stony Kill Falls nude beach · New YorkListed
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacob Riis Park Beach 1 clothing optional?
Jacob Riis Park Beach 1 is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
When is the best time to visit Jacob Riis Park Beach 1?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January 1°C (34°F).
How warm is the water at Jacob Riis Park Beach 1?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 4°C (40°F) to 23°C (74°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What are the opening hours at Jacob Riis Park Beach 1?
Gateway National Recreation Area lists day-use hours of 6:00AM - 9:00PM. Check the National Park Service page for closures before you go.
What other naturist places are near Jacob Riis Park Beach 1?
The closest are Fort Tilden Beach (2.4 km (1.5 mi)), Gunnison Beach (16 km (10 mi)) and Lighthouse Beach (55 km (34 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.