Wolfe's Pond Beach

Surrounding parkland details

Scattered people on a sandy beach on a bright sunny day. In the distance, a few homes can be seen through rows of trees.

On Raritan Bay and Prince's Bay, Holton to Cornelia Avenues
(718) 984-8266

NYC Health Department advises against swimming and wading at Wolfe's Pond Beach.

Love the ocean but think NYC’s beaches are just too chaotic? Wolfe’s Pond Beach is the city’s best-kept secret, a small, calm, and secluded beach that’s a perfect retreat for those looking to get away from summer’s crowds.

Directions and Parking

Directions

Directions via Google Maps

Parking

Free parking lot

Accessibility

This is an accessible beach.

Beach mats are available for wheelchair access. We also provide beach wheelchairs by reservation only. Visit our Accessible Beaches page for more information.

Beach Hours

During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.

Beach Rules

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Beach Section Map

Planning a day at the beach? Check out our beach status map before you go.

While the entire beach is open for sunbathing, only some areas are open for swimming. If you are planning to swim, look for the sand-colored bays below, and avoid the bays marked in gray.

During the summer, this map is updated each morning, soon after 10:00 a.m., based upon lifeguard availability and current beach conditions. You can also head to the beach, where signs and red flags will mark areas that are closed to swimming.

Last Updated: June 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Open for swimming

Closed to swimming

About NYC Public Beaches

NYC Parks maintains 14 miles of beaches. Beaches are open from Memorial Day weekend through September 8, 2024. During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.

Safety

Protect your skin when you're on the go! Apply sunscreen before you go, and re-apply frequently.

NYC Parks is excited to continue its free sunscreen program located at all eight beaches. Through the program, NewYorkers can protect themselves from long hours in the sun by easily applying the provided SPF 30 sunscreen.

Water Quality Advisories or Closures - Visit the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s New York City Area Beaches page for water quality advisories or closures before you head to the beach.

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Rip Currents - Safety tips and information provided by The National Weather Service regarding the dangers of rip currents.