News Beaches Are Open, Lifeguards On Duty – Enjoy Summer! (PHOTOS) CONEY ISLAND – All of the city’s beaches [https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/beaches], including Coney Island, are open for visitors to enjoy the sun, the sand and the breeze with at least for now – plenty of room for all. July 1st. First day of Lifeguards on duty at NYC