NYC’s iconic People’s Beach bathhouse to reopen after 54 years thanks to stunning $88M reno
The Jacob Riis Park Bathhouse, known as the 'People's Beach,' is set to reopen after 54 years of closure, following an extensive $88 million renovation. Originally opened in 1932, the bathhouse has been transformed into 'The Rockaway Ocean Club,' featuring a redesigned boardwalk, a central courtyard, and plans for a rooftop restaurant. The project also includes a members-only beach club and a future boutique hotel, aiming to revitalize the historic site while catering to modern beachgoers.
- ▪The Jacob Riis Park Bathhouse has been closed for 54 years before its recent renovation.
- ▪The restoration cost $88 million and has transformed the bathhouse into 'The Rockaway Ocean Club.'
- ▪Future plans include a boutique hotel and a members-only beach club with exclusive amenities.
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Lifestyle NYC’s iconic People’s Beach bathhouse to reopen after 54 years thanks to stunning $88M reno By Marissa Matozzo Published May 25, 2026, 2:07 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park has been sitting so long it could’ve legally collected Social Security. But after 54 years of being boarded up, battered, and basically treated like an abandoned movie set on the edge of the Atlantic, the legendary “People’s Beach” landmark is finally making a comeback — courtesy of a not-so-modest $88 million glow-up.
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