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AccessibilityJamaica Bay and the Rockaways
How Brooklyn Became Part of New York City
Sunday, November 2, 2025
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
In 1898, proud Brooklyn consolidated with four other counties to become New York City. What led to that decision? Who was for it, who was against? Find out with this free presentation from Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger.
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East 33rd Street and Avenue U
Brooklyn
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Free
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718-421-2021
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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.
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.
The following beach sections are open for swimming:
Beach 15 - Beach 18, Beach 32 - Beach 34, Beach 44, Beach 57, Beach 59, Beach 77 - Beach 78, Beach 83 - Beach 86, Beach 94 - Beach 97, Beach 103 - Beach 106, Beach 115 - Beach 120, and Beach 135 - Beach 139.
All other sections are closed to swimming.
Beach 15 - Beach 18, Beach 32 - Beach 34, Beach 44, Beach 57, Beach 59, Beach 77 - Beach 78, Beach 83 - Beach 86, Beach 94 - Beach 97, Beach 103 - Beach 106, Beach 115 - Beach 120, and Beach 135 - Beach 139.
All other sections are closed to swimming.
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