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Indy Ignite falls in championship match to Orlando
Meet the co-founders of the Indy Ignite Co-founders of the Indy Ignite Don Hutchinson and Jim Schumacher talk about operations, their backgrounds in volleyball and starting the franchise. In its inaugural season, the Indy Ignite came up one win short of the Professional Volleyball Federation championship. On May 11, Indy fell in four sets (25-21, […]
Meet the co-founders of the Indy Ignite
Co-founders of the Indy Ignite Don Hutchinson and Jim Schumacher talk about operations, their backgrounds in volleyball and starting the franchise.
In its inaugural season, the Indy Ignite came up one win short of the Professional Volleyball Federation championship.
On May 11, Indy fell in four sets (25-21, 25-19, 19-25, 25-15) to the Orlando Valkyries. The Ignite, seeded fourth, advanced to the title match with a five-set upset over top-seeded Omaha on May 9.
Orlando’s Brittany Abercrombie, the 2025 PVF MVP, led the way with 32 total points. For Indy, Azhani Tealer had a team-high 16 points. Lydia Martyn had 12 points while Caroline Crawford and Nina Cajic contributed 11 points each.
With the championship win, Orlando, the No. 3 seed, won the grand prize of $1 million.
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Wright Places 11th in High Jump; Suppa and Larson Qualify for 100 Hurdles Final
Story Links RESULTS GENEVA, Ohio – Three members of the Ithaca College women’s track & field team were in action on the second day of the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships at SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio. Madeleine Wright finished 11th in the high jump to earn USTFCCCA Second Team […]

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GENEVA, Ohio –
Three members of the Ithaca College women’s track & field team were in action on the second day of the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships at SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.
Madeleine Wright finished 11th in the high jump to earn USTFCCCA Second Team All-American honors as she cleared 1.65 meters. Wright, now a two-time second team All-American, entered the competition at 1.60 meters and cleared the bar on her first attempt. She then moved past 1.65 meters on her second try before her championship ended at 1.68 meters.
Laura Suppa and Rachel Larson both qualified for the 100-meter hurdles final and will race again at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Suppa is now a four-time All-American, while Larson earns her second career honor.
Larson was up first in the initial heat of the prelim and finished second in the heat with a time of 14.12 seconds. Suppa was in the final heat and finished fourth in 14.11 seconds. They will be seeded eighth and ninth in tomorrow’s final.
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What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 24, 2025: Boys volleyball titles up for grabs
By: Don Rebel Friday, May 23, 2025 | 11:47 PM Josh Rizzo | For TribLive Shaler’s Brandon Ayree and Jacob Crissman watch a block. Gold will be handed out to the winners of the 2025 WPIAL boys volleyball championship matches Saturday afternoon at Peters Township. One of them could be district title No. 23 for […]

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Gold will be handed out to the winners of the 2025 WPIAL boys volleyball championship matches Saturday afternoon at Peters Township.
One of them could be district title No. 23 for No. 1 North Allegheny (14-1) as the Tigers battle section rival No. 2 Seneca Valley (14-3) in the Class 3A championship match at 1 p.m.
The Tigers have accumulated the most district boys volleyball crowns, eight more than the No. 2 team on the list, old Homestead HS.
Most of the championships have comes in this century, with 16 titles since 2000.
NA has three-peated twice and on two other occasions won five in a row between 2017-2022 (no season in 2020) and captured eight straight crowns between 2007-2014.
In fact, the two-year dry spell since 2022 ties for the longest drought since 2003 after the Tigers failed to win gold in the 2015 and 2016 seasons.
Meanwhile, the Raiders are in search of their first WPIAL boys volleyball championship.
Thus far this postseason, both teams had a first-round bye.
North Allegheny has swept past Mt. Lebanon in the quarterfinals and Pine-Richland in the semifinals by scores of 3-0.
Seneca Valley defeated Canon-McMillan in the quarters, 3-0, and then edged Penn-Trafford in the semis, 3-2.
This is the rubber match of the three meetings between the teams this season.
North Allegheny won the most recent on May 8, 3-1.
In the first match, Seneca Valley handed NA its only loss on April 7, 3-2.
Joining the double class club?
Top-seeded Shaler (15-1) is looking for a third straight district title and to join an exclusive club when it goes up against No. 2 Ambridge (15-1) in the WPIAL Class 2A boys volleyball finals at 3 p.m.
The Titans captured Class 3A gold in 2023 and 2024; however, realignment this offseason dropped them to Class 2A.
From 1936-2007, there was only one classification in boys volleyball in the state.
Shaler is now trying to become the fourth school to win gold in both classes, joining Montour, Ambridge and Deer Lakes.
It won’t be easy as the Titans go up against a Bridgers program that has the fourth-most district boys volleyball titles with 10.
Ambridge is looking for its first championship this decade with its last title coming in 2019.
Shaler and Ambridge each enjoyed opening-round byes in the 2025 postseason.
The Titans have swept past Hopewell and South Fayette in the quarters and semis by scores of 3-0.
The Bridgers ousted Thomas Jefferson in the quarterfinals, 3-1, and then got past Mars in the semifinals, 3-2.
The only loss of the season for Shaler came in a nonsection match against North Allegheny.
The lone defeat for Ambridge came in a Section 4-2A match against South Fayette.
Centennial track
The major birthday celebration for the PIAA track and field championship concludes Saturday.
The two-day event continues at its longtime home of Shippensburg University.
The first state track and field event took place in 1925.
Check Trib HSSN for Day 1 highlights from Friday.
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New CMPB, The Waves & more
Unless you haven’t been reading the news, numerous new facilities in Singapore are opening this year for major sporting events such as the World Aquatics Championship. Other transactions-linked facilities, including the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) building and the Central Manpower Base (CMPB), are also undergoing an upgrade. New Facility – Construction Site in Singapore […]

Unless you haven’t been reading the news, numerous new facilities in Singapore are opening this year for major sporting events such as the World Aquatics Championship. Other transactions-linked facilities, including the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) building and the Central Manpower Base (CMPB), are also undergoing an upgrade.
Check out our compiled list of the 11 new facilities opening in Singapore in 2025.
1. Temporary World Aquatics Championship Venue
Singapore will build a new temporary facility for swimming and artistic swimming events when it hosts the World Aquatics Championships from 11 Jul to 3 Aug. The sheltered venue will be built at Carpark G, near the Kallang Tennis and Kallang Football Hub.
The sheltered venue, which will have 4,800 seats, will consist of 2 pools and spectator stands. It will also have a fan zone with merchandise, sponsors’ booths and food stalls.
The championships will see over 2,500 of the world’s best aquatic athletes compete across 6 disciplines: swimming, diving, high diving, open-water swimming, artistic swimming and water polo. The water polo and diving events will be at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. Sentosa will host open-water swimming (Palawan Beach) and high diving (Palawan Green) events.
Near 31 Stadium Crescent, Kallang Football Hub, Singapore 397639
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2. The Bricks: Sport-In-Precinct & Cycle Park
After the completion of the Singapore Cycling Federation (SCF) BMX Academy in Brickland, there will be more cycling training facilities in Singapore to try their hand at.
The academy will have a large racing track and a BMX pump track – a looped course for cycling with banked turns and slopes in an area approximately the size of a football field.
While the BMX track will support high-performance programmes for cyclists of all levels and host activities for the 2029 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, it will also be open to the public.
The academy will be part of The Bricks: Sport-In-Precinct & Cycle Park at Choa Chu Kang Avenue 7. The park will also have a shaded basketball court, fitness corner and play area.
Open field opposite Choa Chu Kang Avenue 7, Block 810, Singapore 680810
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3. PAssion Wave Bayfront Outpost
Singaporeans will be able to indulge in water activities in Marina Bay when the People’s Association (PA) opens its first PAssion Wave outpost in the Bayfront area in 2025.
Singaporeans can look forward to participating in group activities, such as kayaking, pedal boating and dragon boating, at the new location while taking in gorgeous views of the bay.
The facility, located at Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade in front of the Red Dot Design Museum, is a 4-minute walk from 3 MRT stations – Bayfront, Downtown and Marina Bay.
11 Rhu Cross, #01-01, Singapore 437440
+65 6296 6683
9am – 6pm (Daily)
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4. Intergenerational Community Hub in Bedok North
A new community hub in Bedok North will house facilities including a kitchen for home businesses to test out new recipes and a therapy centre for people to play with rescue cats.
Other facilities include a community garden for residents to grow their own plants, a multi-purpose hall for sports and events, a community podcast recording studio and a co-working space for aspiring start-ups. There will also be a space with a 3D printer, laser cutter and a digital plotter (a printer that interprets commands from a computer to make line drawings).
City Sprouts was selected to be the operator of the facility by the People’s Association and the Singapore Land Authority. It will work with partners such as MENDAKI, Masjid Al-Ansar Mosque, pickleball school Play! Pickle and VIVITA, which organises creative programmes.
11 Bedok North Street 1, Heartbeat@Bedok, #01-11, Singapore 469662 (Former Kampong Chai Chee Community Club)
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5. New Central Manpower Base
The new Central Manpower Base (CMPB), a one-stop service hub for pre-enlistees and national servicemen, is set to open in phases from 2025. It brings under one roof national service-related administration services from medical screening to personal kit replacement.
Announced in 2019, the new CMPB will be located opposite the Cashew MRT station. This is near the current Ministry of Defence (Mindef) headquarters in Bukit Gombak. Vis-a-vis the current CMPB at Depot Road, the new hub will result in shorter medical screening times for pre-enlistees. They can take their pre-enlistment Individual Physical Proficiency Test there.
The new CMPB will also house the Singapore Armed Forces’ second regional health hub, which consolidates services to provide more responsive care. This means servicemen will be able to complete their health screening and access dental and specialist care at 1 venue.
If you are not a National Serviceman, the new CMPB will also feature a 700-seat foodcourt, a childcare centre, a soccer field and a fitness area that members of the public can access.
91 Hillview Link, Singapore 669723
1800 367 6767 (Current CMPB)
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6. 1 Science Park Drive
1 Science Park Drive occupies a prime location at the entrance of Geneo, the S$1.37 billion life sciences and innovation cluster at the Singapore Science Park by CapitaLand.
With around 58,000 square feet of workspaces, the Grade A building comprises wet lab-ready units from Levels 1 to 5 and business park workspaces from Floors 6 to 15. These units come fitted with a chilled water system, central air-conditioning, and raised floors.
The development is supported by 53,800 square feet of retail, food and beverage and lifestyle amenities. Because of its underground bridge to the Kent Ridge MRT station, inhabitants in the area can enjoy excellent convenience and accessibility to get there.
1 Science Park Drive’s business park workspaces are suitable for industrial activities. Its wet lab-ready units offer the option of converting to lab setups for biomedical research.
1 Science Park Drive, Geneo, Singapore 118221
+65 6508 8686
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7. Serangoon Polyclinic
Announced in 2019, Serangoon Polyclinic is an upcoming polyclinic situated opposite NEX Shopping Mall. Like other polyclinics, it will treat acute conditions such as the flu. It will also be responsible for chronic disease management, early developmental assessment and immunisation, women’s cancer screening, health education and prevention of disease.
Serangoon Polyclinic will also provide dietetics, psychology and diagnostic services. The facility is among 10 to 12 polyclinics that will open in the coming years. Other locations include Bukit Panjang, Eunos, Kallang, Sembawang, Khatib, Tampines North and Yew Tee.
Once it is completed, Serangoon Polyclinic will be the largest in the country by floor area.
587 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534564
+65 6355 3000 (Headquarters at Fusionopolis)
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8. Marina Bay Cruise Centre
The Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS) is undergoing a 9-month upgrade in 2025 that costs S$40 million. This is its most extensive upgrade since it opened in 2012.
The renovation will include a new check-in area, expanded amenities, and a larger Ground Transport Area (GTA) with more bus parking and ride-hailing zones. The upgrade will also increase its capacity from 6,800 to 11,700 passengers, improving commuters’ experience with more lounge spaces. The expanded Ground Transport Area will boost terminal access.
Traffic accessibility will also be enhanced by widening a section of Marina Coastal Drive and expanding the Ground Transport Area (GTA) with more coach bays and ride-hailing lots. This will increase the number of pick-up and drop-off points for buses and passengers. A portion of the GTA will also be converted into a dedicated check-in area for dual ship calls.
61 Marina Coastal Drive, Singapore 018947
+65 6604 8305
6am – 11pm (Daily)
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9. The Waves
A new 9,000-square-metre integrated hub with berths from which the public can view tests and showcases of green ships will open by the end of 2025 on the Southern Waterfront.
Called The Waves, the new hub will be segmented into 3 zones – research, collaboration and public recreation. The research cluster will drive innovation and facilitate partnerships.
The cluster is set to house research institutes and start-ups, and facilitate testbeds and trials of decarbonisation methods. It will also host training programmes to attract talent.
The labs are complemented by intuitively interwoven spaces for collaboration. These include meeting and event facilities to foster a spirit of cooperation. The recreation segment at The Waves will feature a visitor sky terrace with food and beverage options.
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10. Valour House
A new sports-themed hostel, Valour House, at the National University of Singapore (NUS) will open in August for sports enthusiasts to find solace among those with similar interests.
Opening in NUS’ Kent Ridge campus, next to the university’s sports centre, the hostel will be able to take up to 600 residents. Of the spaces, 50 percent will be given to athletes and individuals who show sporting excellence, and the rest to other students. Students staying in the hall will also be given chances to plan sports events for the broader NUS community.
After Valour House opens, the number of on-campus hostel places will increase to 12,500.
10 Sports Drive, Singapore 119232
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11. New ICA Building
From July, you can collect your new identity cards and passports from automated kiosks at the new Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) services centre in Lavender.
The good thing is that you won’t have to make an appointment. The new ICA centre is adjacent to the current ICA building and commenced operations from 7 Apr 2025.
The new centre will make it easier for people to carry out various transactions through a single touch-point. In the past, people had to visit different floors in the ICA building for different services. The new ICA building will also house a number of service centres, a heritage spot, the Registrar of Societies and the Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore.
2 Crawford Street, Singapore 207218
+65 6391 6900
Mon to Fri: 8am – 4.30pm
Closed on Sat & Sun
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Deal Notches Second All-American Honor at NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Story Links GENEVA, OHIO — Izzy Deal earned her second All-American honor of the 2025 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships to spearhead #20 Women’s Track & Field on Friday after placing sixth in the shot put. UPDATED RESULTS The graduate student topped out at 14.07 meters to place […]

GENEVA, OHIO — Izzy Deal earned her second All-American honor of the 2025 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships to spearhead #20 Women’s Track & Field on Friday after placing sixth in the shot put.
UPDATED RESULTS
The graduate student topped out at 14.07 meters to place sixth for her second-straight All American honor in the event and second overall of the meet. On Thursday, Deal
claimed a second team All-America honor in the javelin.Deal’s finish has given the Profs three team points. Wisconsin-Eau Claire and MIT sit in a first place tie with 27 points.
On Friday, Nyla Jones takes to the track in the finals of the 400 meter hurdles as the championships conclude.
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Pope Volleyball Captain, Setter Jahan Lalli Leads With High-Energy Style of Play
Pope High School’s volleyball team capped their 2024 season by capturing the GHSA Class 6A state championship, which was the program’s third state title in the past seven years and their sixth overall. This was Pope head volleyball coach Erica Miller’s second state championship in her four seasons as the Greyhounds’ coach. Like any good […]

Pope High School’s volleyball team capped their 2024 season by capturing the GHSA Class 6A state championship, which was the program’s third state title in the past seven years and their sixth overall.
This was Pope head volleyball coach Erica Miller’s second state championship in her four seasons as the Greyhounds’ coach.
Like any good coach, Miller knows that you’re nothing without great players. She also knows that with great talent comes a mix of personalities. That sums up the 2024 Pope squad, with each team member playing a significant role toward winning the championship.
For setter Jahan Lalli, that role was as the team’s quarterback, according to Miller.
“Jahan is our team glue, our spark, our fire,” Miller said. “She is our quarterback. Jahan is high energy. She was our No. 1 setter and floor captain, and she rarely left the court. She controlled our offense.”
Lalli was named All-County, All-Region, and All-State for her outstanding play for the 2024 season, during which she compiled 96 kills, 51 aces, and 1,111 assists, averaging 9.4 assists per set. As a defender, Lalli was quite effective with 248 digs on the season.
She set a Pope High School record this season with a 62-assist performance in a five-set win over Woodstock. According to Miller, that is the most assists in a single match in the history of Pope volleyball and ranks No. 5 all-time in Georgia high school history.
In the state finals match against Woodward Academy, Lalli rose to the challenge time and time again.
“In the championship, Jahan was focused and full of energy, quickly recovering from an error and lifting her teammates up when they made a mistake,” Miller said.
Miller said there was a moment in the final match when the Greyhounds were ahead and Lalli took charge on the floor.
“We were ahead two sets to zero at the five-minute break in the final, and Jahan was a key voice, encouraging her teammates to stay focused, keep pushing for excellence, and to go ahead and close the match down right there in the third set, which we were so pleased to have done,” Miller said.
Lalli excels in the heat of a match with her high-energy approach, but it’s her preparation off the floor that makes her a special player, according to Miller.
“She thoroughly studied the scouting report and knew what Woodward’s tendencies were and what they were going to do, and from that she knew what we should do to achieve the success we were looking for,” Miller said. “One of her strongest traits as a setter is her understanding of who the opponent is and what is wise to do against them. She pays attention to what hitters and sets are effective against a particular team, even if that means to take a risky approach over the easy, and perhaps more expected, way. She keeps everyone on their toes.
“Jahan’s play was full of split second choices like this during the state final.”
Volleyball a Lifelong Love for Lalli
Growing up in Frisco, Texas, which is located just outside Dallas, Lalli said she fell in love with the sport of volleyball early in her childhood, which kick started her rise to competitive play.
“I played on my first recreation league volleyball team when I was around 7, and from there I went on to play with some of the most competitive club teams in the country,” Lalli said.
Those club teams include Dallas Skyline, TAV, and Drive Nation.
“Playing at such a high level really drove my passion for the game and prepared me for my later years,” Lalli said.
Lalli said that when her family moved to Georgia, she knew that she would be trying to break into a highly successful program at Pope.
“I knew it would be a daunting task, but incredibly exciting too,” she said.
Pope was coming off their 2022 state championship, and Lalli was a new face trying to find her way into the Greyhounds’ program.
“My first season was my sophomore year, and I played defensive specialist while learning from our defensive setter, Cooper Abney,” Lalli said.
That season, Pope fell to Alpharetta in the 2023 Class 6A state finals. That made Lalli more determined than ever to contribute the next season.
“That just fueled me to help bring home a state championship for my junior season,” she said.
That’s exactly what happened.
“Winning a state championship and getting to run a 5-1 (offensive set) and be the floor captain for the program truly shaped who I am as a player,” Lalli said. “The trust that my team and our staff instilled in me has fostered my leadership skills and confidence so much.”
Lalli pointed to the team’s chemistry and ability to support each other as one of the qualities that contributed to the program’s second state title in three seasons.
“We are extremely tight knit,” Lalli said. “These girls are not only my teammates, but they are some of my best friends. Our chemistry allowed us to bend but never break in those difficult moments.”
Lalli was quick to heap praise on her coaches too.
“I wish I could truly explain how much of a gift Erica Miller has been to me and the Pope volleyball program,” Lalli said. “She is consistent, passionate, and intense. She is a comfortable presence on the sidelines when things get tough, and she is a mentor to all of us.
“Coach Erica really brought out and nurtured my best qualities, this past season especially. Her unwavering trust in my abilities really changed the way I viewed myself as a player and a person.”
Lalli said she’s looking forward to finishing strong at Pope in her senior season and hopes she’ll be able to continue with the game she loves and has played her whole life.
“I’m hoping to play collegiate volleyball following high school and further my education to study journalism and international affairs,” she said.
Miller said she is looking forward to having Lalli back next season.
“The girl is competitive, has the fire to win, and keeps the gas pressed all match long,” Miller said.
Lalli, along with her teammates and Miller, will look to win another volleyball state championship in 2025 for Pope.
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City Life Org – New York City’s Public Beaches Open for the Summer Starting Saturday, May 24
Rockaway Beach. Photo by Julienne Schaer Beachgoers are reminded to be safe in and around the water this summer, and only swim when lifeguards are on duty NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue has announced that the City’s public beaches will open for swimming on Saturday, May 24 and remain open through Sunday, September 7, 2025. All NYC Parks beaches […]

Rockaway Beach. Photo by Julienne Schaer
Beachgoers are reminded to be safe in and around the water this summer, and only swim when lifeguards are on duty
NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue has announced that the City’s public beaches will open for swimming on Saturday, May 24 and remain open through Sunday, September 7, 2025.
All NYC Parks beaches are free and open to the general public.
Lifeguards will be on duty daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. At all other times, swimming is unsafe and strictly prohibited. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags.
“Each summer, our free public beaches provide millions of people with an opportunity to cool off on hot days, enjoy recreational activities, and relax with family and friends. Beyond the sand and surf, our beaches offer much more to enjoy, including a stunning nature preserve at Rockaway Beach, iconic amusement rides in Coney Island, and a nature center and athletic courts at Orchard Beach,” said NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue. “As always, we’re committed to ensuring that all of our beaches are clean, safe and inviting destinations, and we’re thrilled to welcome back New Yorkers and visitors from all over the world for another season of summer memories.”
City beaches span a total of 14 miles and include Orchard Beach in the Bronx; Coney Island and Manhattan Beach in Brooklyn; Rockaway Beach in Queens; and Midland Beach, South Beach, Cedar Grove Beach, and Wolfe’s Pond Beach on Staten Island.
Brooklyn — Coney Island offers an ideal respite from the hectic and steamy city. With nearly three miles of sandy beaches, Coney Island’s sunny skies and rolling waves make for the perfect summer getaway. If your idea of beach fun involves more than just soaking up the sun, Coney Island also offers plenty of recreation choices such as beach volleyball and handball, as well as playgrounds and amusements. Enjoy the New York Aquarium, take in a Brooklyn Cyclones baseball game, or enjoy Coney Island amusements including the historic Deno’s Wonder Wheel, legendary Cyclone roller coaster or New York City’s newest coaster, the Phoenix. Named one of the top 25 beaches in the United States in 2024 by Travel + Leisure magazine, Coney Island’s beaches and boardwalk offer hours of entertainment for a perfect day at the shore!
The Bronx — Orchard Beach, the Bronx’s only public beach, was proclaimed “the Riviera of New York City” when it was created in the 1930s. Today, it remains a family-friendly destination for summer fun, as visitors can cool off with a refreshing swim or soak up the sun at the 1.1-mile-long beach. Orchard Beach also includes playgrounds, picnic areas, and courts for tennis, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and handball. In 2024, Parks completed a $2.35 million reconstruction of the Orchard Beach Nature Center, which features educational displays on local wildlife, tanks with live marine creatures, and programming by the Urban Park Rangers. A reconstruction of the landmarked Orchard Beach Pavilion is ongoing, which will restore the structure’s historic architecture, increase accessibility, and create new amenities for beach visitors. Additionally, a new NYC Parks maintenance and operations building was completed in March 2025, following a $35.9 million construction project led by the NYC Department of Design and Construction. The new building consolidates and improves M&O support for the beach and Pelham Bay Park area, allowing the properties to be better served. Other recent improvements at Orchard Beach include the restoration of the original double allée of elm trees lining the mall leading up to the main entrance.
Queens — Rockaway Beach is home to the City’s only designated surfing areas and its boardwalk has become known for its diverse concessions that sell both local and international cuisine, including Venezuelan, Caribbean, Peruvian, wood-fired pizza, raw bar and lobsters, and more. The Arverne East Nature Preserve is a community resource that supports five unique maritime ecosystems across 35 acres, with pedestrian paths carefully integrated into the landscape providing access from the beach and boardwalk. In fall of 2024, we were excited to unveil the brand new $6 million Nameoke Park in nearby downtown Rockaway, while the recently constructed Beach 98th Playground received the prestigious Municipal Art Society Award for Best Urban Landscape.
Staten Island — The borough is home to four of New York City’s public beaches: Cedar Grove Beach, Midland Beach, South Beach, and Wolfe’s Pond Beach. Visitors to South Beach can sunbathe while enjoying lovely views of the Verrazzano Bridge, bike through a scenic trail, or enjoy a stop at the popular Fountain of Dolphins, which features six bronze dolphin figures that are illuminated at night. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk connects South Beach with neighboring Midland Beach, which offers swimming as well as a playground, bocce and shuffleboard courts, bike rentals, and kayak launch sites. Stop by the Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier, which boasts spectacular views in addition to excellent fishing opportunities. Cedar Grove, the city’s newest beach, is a charming and tranquil location popular with kayakers and local families. Wolfe’s Pond Beach is another restful site, ideal for those seeking a respite from summer crowds.
During summer 2024, NYC Parks welcomed more than 7.4 million visitors at public beaches citywide. Also, Travel + Leisure magazine’s 2024 list of the best beaches in the United States included two New York City beaches: Rockaway Beach and Coney Island Beach.
Beach Safety
NYC Parks is pleased to continue its free sunscreen program this summer, providing dispensers at all beaches to protect New Yorkers from long hours in the sun with SPF 30 sunscreen. In the Rockaways, the sunscreen program is funded by Episcopal Health Services in partnership with IMPACT Melanoma. The foundation will also be providing sun safety information to beach visitors throughout the summer.
In an effort to enhance public safety, NYC Parks implemented an emergency response lifeguard protocol at public beaches starting in 2024. In the event a heat advisory is issued and the city’s emergency heat plan is activated, NYC lifeguards will remain in their lifeguard stations until 8 p.m. to respond to emergencies. To educate the public on water safety, our Urban Park Rangers conduct tabling at beaches around the city to inform the public on rip currents and the availability of free Learn to Swim classes. Information is provided to beachgoers in multiple languages. Additionally, Parks lifeguards are participating in school assembly events to inform young New Yorkers how to stay safe in the water this summer.
Accessibility
To ensure that our beaches are accessible for all, NYC Parks provides beach mats at selected areas so that beachgoers with mobility devices can safely travel from the boardwalk all the way to the high tide line. Beach wheelchairs are also available at no cost to navigate further distances along our beaches. Wheelchairs are available daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and advance reservations are required. New this year, Parks has unveiled a Beach Wheelchair Request Form to reserve a beach wheelchair at least 48 hours in advance of your visit to the beach.
Stay Informed
Sign up for Notify NYC and opt-in to “beach notifications” to receive real-time opening and closing notifications.
Water quality at all beaches is monitored regularly by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. If necessary, easy-to-read water quality advisory signs are posted to ensure that all beachgoers are aware of any health or safety risks. For more information, visit the Health Department’s NYC beaches page or view its Beach Water Quality Map.
NYC Parks outdoor pools will open on June 27, 2025.
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