Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways
Events 

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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!
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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.
Beach 10 - Beach 12, Beach 15 - Beach 18, Beach 32 - Beach 36, Beach 57, Beach 59, Beach 77 - Beach 79, Beach 83 - Beach 86, Beach 93 - Beach 98, Beach 102 - Beach 110, Beach 115 - Beach 119, and Beach 130 - Beach 144.
All other sections are closed to swimming.
