Jacob Riis beach opened in 1932. The bath house was recently renovated, however, its Art Deco design was maintained. "The park is named in honor of Jacob Riis, the famed New York City journalist and photographer who documented the plight of the poor and working class. The park's ocean beach and landscaped walkways, boardwalks and courtyards provided city dwellers and immigrants used to cramped tenements and streets with the rare opportunity to spread out and enjoy the open air" (http://www.nyharborparks.org). The park is easily accessible by public transportation. The beach was developed on the site of one of the first U.S. naval air stations.
The beautiful buildings and boardwalk fill up during the summer but never feels too crowded. I took these right before the season started (the 1st w/end of June). While I prefer the beach at Ft. Tilden, I love the old buildings and boardwalk at Riis beach.
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