Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways
Events 

Search or browse all Parks events on our Upcoming Events page
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Birding: Shorebirds
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Location: Entrance - Beach 44th Street and Boardwalk (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)
Category: Birding, Urban Park RangersFree!
All that Slithers
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)
Category: NatureFree!
Sunday, August 3, 2025
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park)
Free!
Seashells of the North Atlantic
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Sunset Cove Park Entrance (in Sunset Cove Park)
Category: Birding, Urban Park RangersFree!
Monday, August 4, 2025
Angling for a Fish
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Location: Gerritsen Beach (in Marine Park)
Category: Best for Kids, FishingFree!
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!
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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!
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!
Zumba Under the Stars with Lisa G aka RockaZumbaway
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Location: Beach 17th Street and Seagirt Boulevard (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)
Category: Dance, Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Dance Classes, Exercise Classes, Yoga & Pilates Classes, NYC Parks Fitness ExpoFree!
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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!
Check out your park's Vital Signs
Clean & Safe
Green & Resilient
Empowered & Engaged Users
Share your feedback or learn more about how this park is part of a
Vital Park System

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.
