Selected Images from the New York City Parks & Recreation Photo Archive

Rockaway Boardwalk, at 78th Street, Queens, circa 1938-39: Credit Max Ulrich, New York City Parks Photo Archive

Railroad Crossing to Rockaway Beach at 108th Street, Queens, October 1, 1939: Credit Max Ulrich, New York City Parks Photo Archive

Beach Inspection with Mayor Lindsey, Rockaway Beach, Queens: June 1973, New York City Parks Photo Archive

Beach erosion, Beach 89th, Rockaway Beach, Queens: New York City Parks Photo Archive

Rockaway Beach Extension, Queens, July 17, 1927: New York City Parks Photo Archive

Rockaway Boardwalk, Queens, April 4, 1939: Credit Max Ulrich, New York City Parks Photo Archive

Food Concession Interior, Rockaway Beach, Queens, circa 1940: New York City Parks Photo Archive

Storm Damage, Rockaway Beach, Queens, February 10, 1972: New York City Parks Photo Archive

Rockaway Boardwalk, with Playground at left, Queens, March 19, 1940: New York City Parks Photo Archive

Roller Skaters – Gertrude Schank and Sally Zorn, Rockaway Beach Playground, Queens, July 29, 1942: New York City Parks Photo Archive