Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways

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City of Water Day Vernam Barbadoes Coastal Cleanup and Tour

Saturday, July 12, 2025

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.

Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect coastal areas along the Vernam Barbaodes Peninsula in celebration of City of Water Day! Volunteers will help us remove the debris from the park, creating a healthier ecosystem. At 1:00 PM, we will shift over to an optional tour of the park. We will showcase the unique coastal plant community of Vernam Barbadoes, and tell you about how you can help support the conservation of rare and threatened plants in NYC Parks. 

Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes and clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited and registration is required. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. To sign up a group of 10 or more volunteers, please reach out to stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.

 

Location

Park entrance at the end of Amstel Blvd. in Vernam Barbadoes Peninsula
Queens
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Location Details:
Meeting Location: Vernam Barbadoes entrance at the end of Amstel Blvd

Cost

Free  

Registration

Registration is required

Contact Email

Stewardship@parks.nyc.gov

Categories

Education, Nature, Tours, Volunteer, Wildlife

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Know Before You Go

Park
Paerdegat Basin Park
Ecology Park is a five acre site set within Paerdegat Basin Park. The goal of the park is to promote habitat restoration and ecological improvement, highlighting fourteen native plant community types that exist or once existed in New York City.

Ecology Park is only open at certain times of year when Parks staff are present in order to protect this unique landscape. Want to visit? Check out our Stewardship Projects page for restoration, planting, and educational events.
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
The following beach sections are open for swimming:
Beach 9 - Beach 12, Beach 15 - Beach 16, Beach 77 - Beach 79, Beach 83 - Beach 86, Beach 93 - Beach 98, Beach 102 - Beach 106, and Beach 130 - Beach 144.
All other sections are closed to swimming.

Partner Organization

Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy