South Beach–Franklin Delano Roosevelt Boardwalk, New York City

Name: South Beach–Franklin Delano Roosevelt Boardwalk
Address: Father Capodanno Blvd, New York City, 10305, United States

#1352 among attractions in New York City

Park, Relax in park, Beach

South Beach–Franklin Delano Roosevelt Boardwalk

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The South Beach–Franklin Delano Roosevelt Boardwalk, alternately referred to as the FDR Boardwalk or the South Beach Boardwalk, is a boardwalk facing the Lower New York Bay on the East Shore of Staten Island, one of the five boroughs of New York City. The boardwalk is the main feature of a public park that stretches from Fort Wadsworth and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to Miller Field, both part of the Gateway National Recreation Area. The park also contains numerous recreational facilities, including a skate park. ()

Created: 1937Visitors per year: 334 thous.Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°34'47"N, 74°4'33"W

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Father Capodanno BlvdEast Shore (Ocean Breeze)New York City 10305 United States

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South Beach–Franklin Delano Roosevelt Boardwalk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Harbor Defense Museum, Alice Austen House, Battery Weed.

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