Floyd Bennett Field

North Forty Trailhead

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Beach/Water Access, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Firewood For Sale/Available, Fishing Licenses Issued, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Information, Information - Maps Available, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Toilet - Flush, Trailhead, Wheelchair Accessible

Floyd Bennett Field was New York City’s first municipal airport; later it became a World War II naval air station. Today this area includes over 1,300 acres of grassland, saltmarshes, tidal mudflats, a marina, and the former airfield, including a control tower and terminal that is now the William Fitts Ryan Visitor Center (Ryan Visitor Center). Many recreational opportunities are available, including camping, biking, archery, gardening, ice skating, hockey, and gymnastics and other indoor sports. Floyd Bennett Field is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Visit the Ryan Visitor Center to find out all the park has to offer. 

Facilities

Ryan Visitor Center: Learn about the aviation history of Floyd Bennett Field. [phone]. Currently closed due to the pandemic.
Ryan Center Bookstore: Educational products and keepsakes to remember your visit to Floyd Bennett Field. Fishing permits are also for sale at the bookstore. Currently closed due to the pandemic.
Hangar B: Explore historic aircraft. Currently closed due to the pandemic.
Floyd Bennett Field Campground: Sites are available for both tents and RVs. Currently closed due to the pandemic.
Camp Store: Camping supplies are available for purchase. Currently closed due to the pandemic.
Seaplane Kayak Launch: Launch your kayak or other small craft here.
Aviator Sports: This sports center is housed in a historic hangar. Find out more here, or call [phone].
Moonbeam Marina: Located across from the entrance to Floyd Bennett Field, this marina has more than 500 slips. Find out more here, or call [phone].
Archery Range: Floyd Bennett Field Archery Range should reopen this spring. Permits are required to use the archery field. Permits are $75 annually. Please call [phone] for more information.

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