Gateway National Recreation Area
The pass provides access to the Archery Range at Floyd Bennett Field, Jamaica Bay Unit, Gateway National Recreation Area. The Archery Range at Floyd Bennett Field features 10 lanes with targets, a shade structure with bow racks, a secure perimeter, and a north orientation.
The Archery Pass is available for purchase Online Only through Recreation.gov from 3/1/25 through 4/30/25.
The Archery Range Pass is valid from time of issue through 11/30/25.
How do I receive the Archery Range Pass/Identification Tag?
To receive your Archery Range Pass/Identification tag, bring a printed copy or digital version of your Recreation.gov purchase to the location, dates, and times listed.
Archery Range Pass/Identification Tag pickup times:
Jamaica Bay Unit, Ryan Visitor Center, Floyd Bennett Field:
Starting Friday, March 14
Fridays and Saturdays only
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15
Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22
Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29
Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5
Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12
Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19
Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26
Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3
Archery Range Pass/Identification tags are only available for pickup during the above listed times.
You must be 18 yrs or older to purchase a pass. The pass is non tranferable to any other person.
You must be 18 years of age or older to obtain an Archery Pass/Identification Tag.
The Archery Pass/Identification Tag is non-transferrable, not replaceable for any reason, and is void if altered or reproduced. The Archery Pass purchase is non-refundable.
In order to receive your Archery Identification Tag, bring a printed version of your Recreation.gov pruchase to the locations, dates and times listed in your confirmation email and this pass. Due to limited internet connection, we ask that you bring a printed copy or take a phone of the QR code with your phone.
Archery Range Pass/Identification Tag Pickup:
Jamaica Bay Unit, Ryan Visitor Center, Floyd Bennett Field:
Starting Friday, March 14
Fridays and Saturdays only
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15
Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22
Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29
Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5
Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12
Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19
Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26
Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3
The Floyd Bennett Field Archery range is open from dawn to dusk daily, on a first-come, first-served basis. This range is for target practice only. Shooting at wildlife or objects other than the practice target are prohibited.
Only compound and traditional bows with target field tip arrows are permitted on the range. Crossbows, Judo Points and Hunting tips are prohibited.
Loaded bows are permitted at the shoot line only and pointed down range at all times. No shooting accross lanes.
An annual permit is required to use the archery range, Identification tags must be visible at all times while using the range.
Parking is located adjacent to the Archery Range. Parking is permitted on paved surfaces only. Parking on grass is strictly prohibited. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited at all times. Balloons are prohibited in the park