Gateway National Recreation Area
The Boat Launch Parking Pass is required to park in the designated Boat Launch Parking Lot at Great Kills Park, Staten Island Unit.
The Boat Launch Parking Pass is available for purchase online only through Recreation.gov from 3/1/25 through 3/31/25. Parking Pass is valid from isssue date until November 30, 2025.
The Boat Launch season is from 4/1/25 until 11/30/25.
Boat Launch Parking Lot Regulations:
A boat trailer must be attached to your vehicle within the Boat Launch Parking Lot.
Boat Launch parking is limited to 24 hours per visit.
Commercial activity is prohibited.
Personal watercraft, such as jet-skis, kayaks, canoes, or any other personal watercraft are prohibited at the Boat Launch Parking Lot at Great Kills Park.
How do I receive the Boat Launch Parking Pass Vehicle Decal?
Bring a printed copy or digital version of your Recreation.gov purchase to the following location, dates, and times listed:
Staten Island Unit, Ranger Station, Miller Field:
Saturdays and Sundays 10AM-2PM
Miller Field Visitor Contact Station:
Saturday March 8, 2025, Sunday March 9, 2025
Saturday March 15, 2025, Sunday March 16, 2025
Saturday March 22, 2025, Sunday March 23, 2025
Saturday March 29, 2025
Saturday April 5, 2025
Saturday April 12, 2025
Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center
Sunday March 30, 2025
Sunday April 6, 2025
Sunday April 13, 2025
The pass holder name, address and vehicle license plate are required to purchase the pass.
This pass does not guarantee parking availability.
How do I receive the Boat Launch Parking Pass Vehicle Decal?
To receive your Boat Launch Vehicle Decal, bring a printed copy or digital version of your Recreation.gov purchase to the location, dates, and times listed.
Vehicle Decals are only available to pickup during the times listed.
Boat Launch Vehicle Decal Pickup:
Staten Island Unit, Ranger Station, Miller Field:
Saturdays and Sundays 10AM-2PM
Miller Field Ranger Station:
Saturday March 8, 2025, Sunday March 9, 2025
Saturday March 15, 2025, Sunday March 16, 2025
Saturday March 22, 2025, Sunday March 23, 2025
Saturday March 29, 2025
Saturday April 5, 2025
Saturday April 12, 2025
Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center
Sunday March 30, 2025
Sunday April 6, 2025
Sunday April 13, 2025
The Boat Launch Pass/Vehicle Decal are non-transferrable, not replaceable for any reason, and are void if altered or reproduced.
A boat trailer must be attached to your vehicle within the Boat Launch Parking Lot.
Boat Launch parking is limited to 24 hours per visit.
Commercial activity is prohibited.
Personal watercraft, such as jet-skis, kayaks, canoes, or any other personal watercraft are prohibited at the Boat Launch Parking Lot at Great Kills Park.
The Boat Launch Pass purchase is non-refundable.
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