Fort Tilden, Historical coastal defense fort in Queens, United States.
Fort Tilden extends along the Rockaway Peninsula between Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, featuring concrete bunkers, military structures, and maritime forests.
The United States Army constructed Fort Tilden in 1917 as a coastal defense installation, equipping it with large artillery batteries to protect New York Harbor.
The former military compound now includes spaces for theater performances, art exhibitions, and recreational activities within its preserved defense structures.
The fort operates from 6 AM to 9 PM daily, with visitors accessing the site via the Q35 bus from Flatbush Avenue or the Q22 bus from Beach 116th Street.
Two massive concrete casemates, known as Battery Harris, remain on the grounds and provide observation points overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and New York Harbor.
Location: Queens
Inception: April 1917
Operator: National Park Service
Website: https://nps.gov/gate/learn/historyculture/fort-tilden.htm
GPS coordinates: 40.56111,-73.89583
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
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