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The Sandy Hook Foundation
is the official friends group of the National
Park Service (NPS) at the Sandy Hook Unit, Gateway National
Recreation Area.
Established in 1989, the Foundation's goal is to nurture and
protect all of Sandy Hook including Fort Hancock, a National
Historic Landmark site, by supporting programs and projects of
environmental, historic, and cultural importance. The
Sandy Hook Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable
organization that relies on the generosity of individuals,
foundations, and corporations, as well as dedicated volunteers,
to reach its goals.
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About Sandy Hook
This picturesque 2,044 acre barrier beach peninsula located on the
northern tip of the New Jersey shore offers a variety of environmental,
historical and recreational resources.
Featuring seven miles of ocean beaches and sand dunes, salt and
freshwater marshes, hiking and biking trails and 264 acres of maritime
forest, Sandy Hook is rich in ecological diversity.
The United
States’ oldest lighthouse can be found within historic Fort Hancock, a
complex that includes many historically significant military edifices
dating back to the 1800’s.Sandy Hook is much more than a favorite
destination for many - it is a multifaceted jewel to treasure and
protect.
For more
information about Sandy Hook Unit, Gateway National Park, visit or call
the Sandy Hook Visitors Center at 732-872-5970.
Make
a Donation to the Sandy Hook Foundation.
Click here for a printable donation form
The Ospreys of Sandy Hook
Photo by Tony Rosa
More than a recreational paradise, Sandy Hook is also among the busiest,
most important bird sanctuaries in North America and one of New
Jersey’s best year-round birding areas.
If you visit Sandy Hook in the spring or summer, you must see the
Opsreys, one of nature’s most magnificent and inspiring creatures.
Click here to see “The Ospreys of Sandy
Hook” video
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Osprey Nest
National Park Ranger
Bay Fishing
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