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Gateway National Recreation AreaMarine Parkway - Gil Hodges Bridge, connecting Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn with Breezy Point, Fort Tilden and Jacob Riis Park in Queens.
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Gateway National Recreation Area
Park Fun
Kids of all ages can learn about our national parks and the work of park rangers in dozens of challenging games and activities on the Web Rangers website.  Come and have a great time! 
Aeiral view of the eastern portion of Jamaica Bay  

Did You Know?
At approximately 32 square miles and over 13000 acres, Jamaica Bay is the largest natural open space in New York City.

Last Updated: October 17, 2006 at 10:47 EST