Jacob Riis Park Bathhouse reopens after 54-year closure following $88 million renovation
The bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park in Queens reopened after being closed since 1972. The project cost $88 million and added new food vendors, a courtyard, and plans for a rooftop restaurant and boutique hotel.
nypost.comThe bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park in the Rockaways section of Queens reopened after a 54-year closure and an $88 million renovation. The structure, originally built in 1932, had been boarded up since 1972. The restored facility is now called the Rockaway Ocean Club.
It includes a redesigned boardwalk with food and drink vendors, a central courtyard, and space for a future rooftop restaurant with ocean views.
Future additions planned A 28-room boutique hotel is also planned for the site.
Part of the complex will operate as a members-only beach club with a 162-person pool and private lounges. Membership fees are reported to start at about $1,000 for local residents and reach $3,500 for families living farther away. Select vendors and the courtyard are scheduled to open over the Fourth of July weekend.
8 million stabilization project. Guided tours of that structure are expected to begin in late 2026.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- 1932
Jacob Riis Park Bathhouse opened to the public.
1 sourcenypost.com - 1972
The bathhouse closed and remained unused for 54 years.
1 sourcenypost.com - 2026
The renovated bathhouse reopened after an $88 million project.
1 sourcenypost.com - Late 2026
Guided tours of the New York State Pavilion are scheduled to begin.
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Potential Impact
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Some sections of the complex will operate as a members-only beach club.
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A 28-room boutique hotel is planned for the site.
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Guided tours of the New York State Pavilion may begin in late 2026.
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