A vibrant 18,000 acre urban estuary of land and open water spanning across Brooklyn and Queens in New York City. Jamaica Bay hosts unique habitats such as salt marsh islands, meadows, ponds, mud flats, maritime forests, and extraordinary plant and animal life. Home to a wildlife refuge, national park sites, and numerous natural and cultural resources, Jamaica Bay offers a connection to nature you will never forget.
Rockaways’ sandy shores are just a ferry, train or bike ride from the busy city streets. The 11-mile long peninsula hosts a 5.5 mile boardwalk along city beaches with standout concessions and cuisine, and NYC’s only surfing beaches. Neighboring Jacob Riis Park and Fort Tilden offer historic and wilder takes on the beach experience respectively. A vibrant and proud community, Rockaway offers year-round ocean access for millions of local residents and visitors.
The Rockaways and Jamaica Bay attract millions of visitors each year and as the crowds increase, unfortunately so does the trash left behind on streets and along shorelines and waterways. Trash in the community directly impacts local wildlife and water quality. Help reduce visitor impact by following some simple practices to keep it clean!
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy
Jamaica Bay Festival — Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy