News Release

Fort Wadsworth to Be Closed for Fireworks Viewing

Date: June 30, 2020
Contact: Brenda Ling, 347-216-0395

Staten Island, N.Y. – Gateway National Recreation Area’s Fort Wadsworth will not be open for fireworks viewing this year.

The planned closures will follow the schedule of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show, which is scheduled to be held for five minutes each on three evenings, beginning Monday, June 29. Once the information for the time and location of each show is released by the city of New York, Gateway will align its closures appropriately.

Fort Wadsworth will close at 7 p.m., including on July 4. Only residents and guests will be permitted to enter Fort Wadsworth at the front gate after 7 p.m. The rear gate at will be locked and will remain locked until the following morning. Please visit our website www.nps.gov/gate for specific details about park operations.

About Gateway National Recreation Area

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. For more information about Gateway, visit www.nps.gov/gate.

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