Jacob Riis Park is a sprawling Art Deco-era public beach and park at the western end of the Rockaway Peninsula, operated by the National Park Service as part of the Gateway National Recreation Area. It draws New Yorkers of all backgrounds with its wide sandy beach, historic bathhouse, and a welcoming atmosphere that has long made it a favorite gathering spot for LGBTQ+ communities and beachgoers seeking an alternative to the more crowded city beaches.