The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park — Attraction in New York

This beach is NOT inclusive. I’ve been to Riis beach on countless occasions. Today my family was meeting up for an afternoon of fun. Prior to my arrival i checked to see if I could bring my family dog, according to this Google page DOGS ARE allowed (see the picture attached). I arrived with my dog and was quickly told by the parking attendants that dogs aren’t allowed. When I shared that their google page stated otherwise they again told me that I was wrong. So I pull over to let my family members out and take my dog home and someone called the park rangers on me and my family. The rangers pulled up behind us and stalked us, they didn’t address us or ask us if we needed help. They just watched us unload our car. Once my family took our belongings out I drove off, and the rangers followed my car until I approached the roundabout. As my family found a place they noticed that many families had multiple dogs at their tents. The only difference between my family and theirs, was that my...

In desperate need of shade

If your idea of a good day at the beach is burning so much that you start to resemble a lobster, then this is the place for you!

This beach has virtually NO shade, which is a terrible shame, especially considering the facilities that have been put in by officials. Like most American beaches, we seem to have remembered to install paths, benches and toilets - but totally forgotten the fact that, as it is sunny, it may actually be blisteringly hot. As a result of this official oversight, benches and paths roast in the sunshine going totally unused.

I would recommend that the local authority quickly reviews its facilities at this beach, unless of course they would prefer to spot more people wandering around who have become so burnt that their skin now resembles a...

Riis Beach is a true hidden gem in New York City for the sense of liberation and acceptance one feels here. It is beautiful to see all types of people living their best lives so happy and free. I was in the LGBTQIA+ section at the end of the beach and I would comeback here for the community, view, ambiance, and strong waves. Many women are topless and men are scantily dressed. The music is happy pop and I bopped from Britney Spears to Whitney Houston. The water is a bit murky, but the strong waves make it very entertaining. I recommend swimming in front of the lifeguard if you are not a strong swimmer and not going in too deep for obvious safety reasons. There is a food cart and it seemed reasonably priced at $6. I wish I had something to eat before partaking in all the...