Riis Bathhouse Reborn as Rockaway Ocean Club | Newark News

The iconic Jacob Riis Park bathhouse is reborn as the Rockaway Ocean Club — a $88 million Art Deco revival with hotel rooms, a pool, and a dive bar, poised to reopen in 2027. While locals celebrate its return after decades of neglect, tensions rise over who gets access: tiered memberships starting at $1,000 aim to sustain the club, but critics worry the historic queer beach haven is being commercialized. Developers insist 60% of the space remains public, but the future of this beloved stretch of shore hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/86719aa8eec01cc4