Beach 25th Street–Wavecrest: A Coastal Stop in Queens

The Beach 25th Street–Wavecrest station is an elevated New York City Subway station located on the Rockaway Peninsula, in the borough of Queens. It serves as an important local stop on the IND Rockaway Line, providing essential access for residents of the Wavecrest area and nearby beaches. Its location offers a direct connection to the A service, facilitating transportation to and from other parts of Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.

Connections and Services

The Beach 25th Street–Wavecrest station is a unique structure serving one line:

Beach 25th Street–Wavecrest (IND Rockaway Line)

• This station is an elevated local stop on the IND Rockaway Line of the New York City Subway.
• It is served exclusively by trains of the service:
  • A (blue)
• Main entrance address: Beach 25th Street and Rockaway Freeway, Queens, NY 11691

As a local station on a single line, it does not offer direct transfers to other subway lines within the station itself.

• The station is located at the intersection of Beach 25th Street and Rockaway Freeway, in the Wavecrest neighborhood, within Far Rockaway, Queens.
• Its location is key for access to:

  • Wavecrest and Far Rockaway

    • Serves the local residential communities of Wavecrest and nearby areas of Far Rockaway.
    • Provides access to local businesses and services in the area.
    • It is a vital point for the daily transportation of residents.

  • Rockaway Beaches

    • It is located a short distance from the famous Rockaway Beach and the Atlantic Ocean.
    • Facilitates access to the beach for recreation and enjoyment during the warmer months.
    • Connects visitors to the Rockaway Boardwalk.

• The Beach 25th Street–Wavecrest station was inaugurated on June 28, 1956, when the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) began operating service on the former Rockaway Beach Branch section of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR).
• The structure is predominantly elevated, typical of Rockaway Line stations rebuilt after the city acquired the line.
• It has continuously served the community since its opening, connecting the Rockaway Peninsula to the rest of the subway system.

• It is one of the easternmost stations in the New York City subway system on the Rockaway Peninsula.
• Its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean makes it a popular stop for beachgoers during the summer.
• The station plays a crucial role in connecting this relatively isolated coastal area with New York’s major urban centers.