Plumb Beach

Plumb Beach is a sandy shoreline along Jamaica Bay with direct views toward Rockaway Inlet and Atlantic Ocean waters. The beach provides a broad, flat sandy access point to the water.

This location was originally an independent island before connecting to mainland Brooklyn in the 1930s during Belt Parkway construction. The filling of Hog Creek transformed its geography.

The beach serves as a protected natural space within Gateway National Recreation Area where horseshoe crabs return each spring to mate. Visitors can see firsthand how this location functions as a sanctuary for marine life.

The beach is easily reached from Belt Parkway with parking available nearby. Visiting works best during fair weather when water conditions are calm.

Kiteboarding enthusiasts regularly gather here to take advantage of consistent southerly winds across Jamaica Bay. The summer months bring the most activity from these water sport practitioners.

Location: Brooklyn

Address: Plumb Beach (Gateway National Recreation Area), Belt Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11228, USA

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-18:00

Phone: +17183383799

Website: https://nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/pets.htm

GPS coordinates: 40.58265,-73.92107

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:01