Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge

The Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge is a roadway bridge that connects the Brooklyn Borough of New York City to the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens. It spans the Reynolds Channel and provides a vital transportation link for vehicles, facilitating access between Brooklyn and the Queens beaches. Named after Gil Hodges, a famous baseball player and manager, the bridge is approximately 2,250 feet long and features both vehicular lanes and walkways for pedestrians. Opened in 1937, it plays an important role in local traffic flow, supporting commuting, tourism, and regional connectivity.