Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways
Events 

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Saturday, July 26, 2025
NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Canarsie Park House (in Canarsie Park)
Free!
Intro to Birding Walk
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)
Category: Birding, NatureFree!
Volunteer With EQA: Turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Nature, GardeningFree!
KIM: Bayswater Park
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Location: Playground (in Bayswater Park)
Category: Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Games, Best for Kids, SportsFree!
Intermediate Canoeing
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)
Category: Urban Park RangersFree!
Sunday, July 27, 2025
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park)
Free!
Just for Kids: Summertime Sillies with Looney Louie
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Playground 278 (in Marine Park)
Category: Best for KidsFree!
Seining
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: Entrance - East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue (in Canarsie Park)
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, WaterfrontFree!
Movies Under the Stars: Mufasa: The Lion King
9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Location: Beach 94th St. Amphitheater (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)
Category: Film, Best for Kids, Free Summer Movies, Movies Under the StarsFree!
Monday, July 28, 2025
Uplifted Dance Fitness
6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Location: Beach 32nd Street Football Field (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)
Category: Fitness, Shape Up NYC, Exercise ClassesFree!
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Know Before You Go
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.
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.
