Swimming Beach at Great Kills Park is Closed Until Further Notice
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News Release Date: August 22, 2024
Contact: Daphne Yun, 917 282 9393
Staten Island, NY –The beaches at Great Kills Park are closed for swimming.
Bacterial levels in water samples taken from this body of water exceed local, state and National Park Service standards for recreational activity. Due to the increased human health risk, the National Park Service warns to avoid contact with these waters until further notice. For updates on this advisory, please go to Gateway National Recreation Area’s website at www.nps.gov/gate or call 718-354-4606.
About Gateway National Recreation Area
Gateway is a large diverse urban park with 27,000 acres spanning Sandy Hook in N.J. and Jamaica Bay and Staten Island in N.Y. It offers green spaces, beaches, wildlife, and outdoor recreation, all alongside historic structures and cultural landscapes. It is the 4th most visited National Park Service unit with more than 9.2 million annual visitors. For more information about Gateway, visit www.nps.gov/gate.
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