Indoor Activities

Indoor areas offer a great way to escape the outdoor weather and to learn more about the park areas. There are vistitor centers in all three units of Gateway that feature hands-on exhibits, bookstores, and rangers or volunteers available to answer questions. Click on each location below to learn about the facilities in each area.
The Fort Wadsworth , Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, and Sandy Hook Visitor Centers are open Friday-Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

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  Fort Wadsworth

  Fort Wadsworth was one of the oldest military installations in the country before becoming part of Gateway National Recreation Area.

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  Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

  The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge includes over 12,600 acres. More than 300 different bird species have been spotted here.

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  Sandy Hook

  Sandy Hook includes the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the U.S, a Nike missile site, and many historic buildings.