Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways
Events
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Sunday, November 30, 2025
Astronomy: Autumn Sky
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)
Category: Urban Park Rangers, AstronomyFree!
Saturday, December 6, 2025
NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Canarsie Park House (in Canarsie Park)
Category: Running/JoggingFree!
Festival of Lights: Santa in the Park
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park)
Category: Best for KidsFree!
Historic New York: 25 Years of the Salt Marsh Nature Center
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)
Category: Urban Park RangersFree!
Celebrate the Salt Marsh Nature Center!
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location: Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)
Category: History, It's My ParkFree!
Sunday, December 7, 2025
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park)
Category: Running/JoggingFree!
Discovery Hike: Animal Adaptations
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location: Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
Category: Nature, Urban Park Rangers, WildlifeFree!
Saturday, December 13, 2025
NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Canarsie Park House (in Canarsie Park)
Category: Running/JoggingFree!
Sunday, December 14, 2025
NYRR Open Run: Marine Park
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park)
Category: Running/JoggingFree!
Festival of Lights: Chanukah
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park)
Category: Best for KidsFree!
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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.


