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Beach Channel Park
4.6★ · 63 Google ratings · Rockaway Park, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 325 yd away
Walk
675 yd · 8 min
Water
76°F
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
6.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
80 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 11am
Map of Beach Channel Park
Guide
Good to know
Come for fishing, not swimming
This beach is primarily known as a fishing destination with calm conditions rather than for recreational swimming.
Go on clear, pleasant weather days
The appeal centers on outdoor atmosphere and views, which are best enjoyed in good weather.
Visit for sunset views
Multiple reviewers specifically praised the sunset experience as a major highlight of the location.
Walk or bike the wide boardwalk
The boardwalk is described as clean and wide, suitable for extended walking or biking without feeling rushed.
Arrive early or expect no parking
Parking is limited and appears to be a significant constraint, especially during peak times.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
75°F · overcast
Water
76°F
Waves
1.8 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:55 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:03 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:22 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:13 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:31 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Beach Channel Dr, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
🅿 Parking 325 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 675 yd away, about 8 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Beach Channel Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 325 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Beach Channel Park?
80 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Beach Channel Park have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Beach Channel Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 11am and the busiest at Mon 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
