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Gateway National Recreation Area :-
Gateway NRA is a 26,000 acre recreation area located in the heart of the
New York metropolitan area. The park extends through three New York City
boroughs and into northern New Jersey. Park sites offer a variety of recreation
opportunities, along with a chance to explore many significant cultural
and natural resources.
ACCESSIBILITY
Many Gateway NRA sites are accessible, some historic structures and natural
areas are not. Please check with your area of interest.
FACTS
Acreage
Gross Area Acres for FY 2004 - 26,607
Gross Area Acres for FY 2003 - 26,607
Gross Area Acres for FY 2002 - 26,607
Visitation
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2004- 8,280,934
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2003- 8,526,496
Total Recreation Visits for FY 2002- 8,955,611
Budget
FY 2004 Annual Budget is $20,938,000
FY 2003 Annual Budget is $21,112,000
FY 2002 Annual Budget is $20,546,000
FOR KIDS
Junior Ranger programs, special programs for school groups, summer activity
programs. Contact a Gateway visitor center for details.
Junior Ranger Program
Introduction to the skills needed to be a ranger and the activites that
make-up a typical day in the life of an urban ranger.
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